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es1bkacsur
07-04-11, 10:22 PM
"I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? " Indeed! When I was under 20 I'd do 15-20 miles a day on a 20 inch banana bike converted to BMX with a solo seat & went "Mt. biking" off road all day on a 40lb single speed coaster brake bike.
Now I am just over fifty & I'll take all the gears I can get. I am now old enough to appreciate the technology of deraileurs & shifters. It was cool to have the hottest legs around from riding single speeds when I was under 45 but nothing lasts forever so enjoy it while you can! ;)

streetdude
07-04-11, 10:25 PM
wat
striknein
07-04-11, 10:52 PM
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Leukybear
07-04-11, 11:05 PM
wat

Our subforum's; SS/FG's title quote is:


I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!
hamish5178
07-04-11, 11:07 PM
A wild roadie appears! Quick, hide your Vans!
RenzSouljohnson
07-04-11, 11:30 PM
I enjoy riding fixie for the fun of the work out and the thrills of riding around town through intersections and whatnot. Biking around like what some would call an idiot has its thrills and this is the best time to do it. Absolutely will get a roadie for long distance in the future though. Bike4lyfe
solbrothers
07-04-11, 11:37 PM
a sweet brakeless fixie is only good for having fun. any real rides need gears and brakes
arp415
07-05-11, 12:15 AM
Or balls.
cc700
07-05-11, 01:26 AM
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Scrodzilla
07-05-11, 05:11 AM
a sweet brakeless fixie is only good for having fun. any real rides need gears and brakes

This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum.
dookie
07-05-11, 05:56 AM
a sweet brakeless fixie is only good for having fun. any real rides need gears and brakes

or at least a brake.
Scrodzilla
07-05-11, 05:57 AM
Here we go...
TejanoTrackie
07-05-11, 06:12 AM
...and a helmet...

/thread
solbrothers
07-05-11, 07:24 AM
and bibs
solbrothers
07-05-11, 07:25 AM
http://lazylaces.com/pics/01/center_strongbad_technology.jpg
:hugs:
lubes17319
07-05-11, 08:37 AM
...and...
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JesusBananas
07-05-11, 09:33 AM
This is one of the dumbest things I've ever read on this forum.
I dunno; I've definitely seen dumber...
Doohickie
07-05-11, 10:17 AM
I dunno, I just ride. I don't think about it all that much.
hairnet
07-05-11, 12:26 PM
Can we change it to fixed wheel?
hamfoh
07-05-11, 12:32 PM
a sweet brakeless fixie is only good for having fun. any real rides need gears and brakes
When I saw this post I knew Scrod wouldn't be far behind.

Unless someone plans on buying one for me, I don't plan on owning another bike with gears.
TejanoTrackie
07-05-11, 01:00 PM
My last 9 bikes have been SSFG, and the last time I bought a bike with gears was 7 years ago. My life is bass ackwards.
mickey_
07-05-11, 01:20 PM
I rode a bike once...

...ironically.