In pursuit of a well rounded bike
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Only 15 years old and writes like that !
You have the vocabulary of a college grad.
OP go thank your parents right now for the obviously very early head start you had XD
I expect you to do great things one day..
You have the vocabulary of a college grad.
OP go thank your parents right now for the obviously very early head start you had XD
I expect you to do great things one day..
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I fantasize of the day when I am a college grad... Middle school is boring! I'm ready to fast forward a couple years...
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This bike is SICK. I did some research online and it got impressive reviews. If I got that, I could keep the tires it came with and buy a pair of slicks for it too. Maybe bullhorn bars? I like it a lot. Do you have one?
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You must learn the ways of the FORCE young padawan.
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I've got good news for you. It is possible to "jump up curbs" on a fixed gear. You just have to learn how. If you ride BMX it should be very easy. This video will change your opinion of what's possible on a fixed gear: https://vimeo.com/29939376. Here's another if you like what you saw: https://vimeo.com/31240644
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...ducts_id=10621
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik.../p.series/pfix
The category of bikes are called fixed gear freestyle. They are designed to take abuse. You can change up the gearing to make them faster.
If you're still worried about riding fixed gear then build up an All City Nature Boy with flat or riser bars. It can "jump up curbs" and can accommodate racks and fenders. It would make a perfect single speed commuter.
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...ducts_id=10621
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik.../p.series/pfix
The category of bikes are called fixed gear freestyle. They are designed to take abuse. You can change up the gearing to make them faster.
If you're still worried about riding fixed gear then build up an All City Nature Boy with flat or riser bars. It can "jump up curbs" and can accommodate racks and fenders. It would make a perfect single speed commuter.
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I've got good news for you. It is possible to "jump up curbs" on a fixed gear. You just have to learn how. If you ride BMX it should be very easy. This video will change your opinion of what's possible on a fixed gear: https://vimeo.com/29939376. Here's another if you like what you saw: https://vimeo.com/31240644
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
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Where those actual fixed gears or single spreads with internal brakes? The videos where impressive and I loved my fixed. But when they completed there 180's there was some back peddling but not equal to the speed of the bike. There was also no foot retention, which is usually a no-no. Before I get flamed about that statement I do want to comment that I know those where professional riders.
hold fast: https://holdfastordie.com/store/foot-retention-system
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I've got good news for you. It is possible to "jump up curbs" on a fixed gear. You just have to learn how. If you ride BMX it should be very easy. This video will change your opinion of what's possible on a fixed gear: https://vimeo.com/29939376. Here's another if you like what you saw: https://vimeo.com/31240644
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...ducts_id=10621
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik.../p.series/pfix
The category of bikes are called fixed gear freestyle. They are designed to take abuse. You can change up the gearing to make them faster.
If you're still worried about riding fixed gear then build up an All City Nature Boy with flat or riser bars. It can "jump up curbs" and can accommodate racks and fenders. It would make a perfect single speed commuter.
Now that we've debunked that curb jumping myth, I guess that means you are in the market for a fixed gear. Maybe you would like one of these:
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...ducts_id=10621
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik.../p.series/pfix
The category of bikes are called fixed gear freestyle. They are designed to take abuse. You can change up the gearing to make them faster.
If you're still worried about riding fixed gear then build up an All City Nature Boy with flat or riser bars. It can "jump up curbs" and can accommodate racks and fenders. It would make a perfect single speed commuter.
but its cool. I like fixed gears. Ill definitely add them to my listbof considerations
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It is the real deal. Definitely fixed gear. Definitely no brakes. He is always using foot retention if you look closely. He is using hold fast type straps, not toe clips. The back pedaling is turning the drivetrain. It's probably just a matter his gearing and your perception. Lots of FGFS videos out there if you like what you saw.
hold fast: https://holdfastordie.com/store/foot-retention-system
hold fast: https://holdfastordie.com/store/foot-retention-system
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See my links above in post #57. There are not very many FGFS completes on the market. Both the p.fix and the bruiser are under $1k. The bruiser is a 29er so it will roll faster. The p.fix is a 26 so it will feel a bit more frisky.
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