Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - trek soho s on trail and/or beach

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schrute
04-10-10, 12:40 AM
hi guys,

just got a soho s and lovin' it. just a quick question.
is this bike okay to use on bike trails or the beach to cruise..friends want me to join them (they either have a cruiser or a mtb and i have my soho s. i just want to make sure its okay to ride on such paths. does ne one use their ss or fixie at the beach or bike trails?

shubonker
04-10-10, 10:04 AM
You cannot ride in sand or dirt b/c the tires are slicks i believe. The boardwalk is fine, and if there is a bit of sand on the there, practice your skidzzzz.
TejanoTrackie
04-10-10, 10:15 AM
You cannot ride in sand or dirt b/c the tires are slicks i believe. The boardwalk is fine, and if there is a bit of sand on the there, practice your skidzzzz.

The Soho S is a SS, can't do skidzzz (brakes don't count). Good thing is there's tons of room for oversize hybrid or semi-knobby tires.

oldfolksmashers
04-12-10, 11:42 AM
Get some 32c Race Lite Hardcase tires on there and take it anywhere you want!!
schrute
04-16-10, 11:28 AM
thanks i'll look into those =)