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VeganRider

08-03-04, 02:36 PM

Im very interested in fixed, rode one and fell in love; and am ording a Soma Rush frame. Just wondered if you guys can tell me the story behind people putting a card in the back spokes? Just any card? And why do I sometimes see tape on the top tube of some bikes? not to carry them I hope. Can you suggest a good online source for fixed parts and if so what is a good wheel set? thanks!

pitboss

08-03-04, 02:43 PM

card = "I competed in an alleycat." Kind of like a badge. I have seen one or two people who have non-race associated cards in their spokes.

tape = ding-proofing/urban camo

g_taco

08-03-04, 04:36 PM

j3rmz

08-03-04, 06:15 PM

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/fixed.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/singlespeed.html
http://www.nycbikes.com/
http://www.businesscycles.com/trpix.htm
http://fixedgear.americancyclery.com/

VeganRider

08-03-04, 08:32 PM

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/fixed.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/singlespeed.html
http://www.nycbikes.com/
http://www.businesscycles.com/trpix.htm
http://fixedgear.americancyclery.com/

Was nice of you, thanks much!

Smorgasbord

08-03-04, 10:12 PM

What size are spoke cards typically?

merztime

08-04-04, 06:26 AM

I've seen neo-hacker bike-punk type kids stick floppy disks and stuff in there spokes. Its kinda funny I guess.

pitboss

08-04-04, 08:19 AM

What size are spoke cards typically?
depends - seen all sizes. not sure there is a 'standard' size, but most are around 3"x5"-ish....don't quote me