fixed gear?
02-17-08, 09:26 AM
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Some of us ride all kinds of bikes, road, mountain, track...
So yes, there is some overlap.
Az
So yes, there is some overlap.
Az
02-17-08, 09:52 AM
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I commute on a cyclocross bike which is mostly set up as a road bike but somewhat geared for touring, partly because I weigh over 200 pounds. I also have two fixed gear bikes which I use for my commute, which is basically an hour long road ride. Both fixed gear bikes are built from very old steel frames. Also, I own a car, but drive it very little since I ride my bikes almost everywhere. And I do all of my own wrenching as well.
02-17-08, 10:00 AM
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Mine has been sitting in my garage unused for 4 or 5 months. Does that count?
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02-17-08, 10:34 AM
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i ride fixed.
in theory, it's low gearing is supposed to keep from going too hard as i work on base miles...that's the theory anyway...
in theory, it's low gearing is supposed to keep from going too hard as i work on base miles...that's the theory anyway...
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I commute on a cyclocross bike which is mostly set up as a road bike but somewhat geared for touring, partly because I weigh over 200 pounds. I also have two fixed gear bikes which I use for my commute, which is basically an hour long road ride. Both fixed gear bikes are built from very old steel frames. Also, I own a car, but drive it very little since I ride my bikes almost everywhere. And I do all of my own wrenching as well.
02-17-08, 11:32 AM
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02-17-08, 11:34 AM
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Maybe the op wants to know if anyone uses a fixed gear bike as a road bike rather than as a fashion accessory to one's urban hipster lifestyle.
02-17-08, 11:40 AM
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I commute and train on a 2006 Langster. Its geometry is very close to my road race bike.
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The wisdom is fixed gear will make you lazy, and roadies are all hard-working. Don't mentioned that stuff here! (sarcasm smiley)
02-17-08, 12:02 PM
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02-17-08, 12:05 PM
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hi doofo, go back to ss/fg 
1st track bike SOLD
Second Track bike SOLD
my old out of towner (yellow one) GAVE TO BROTHER
and my most current custom track turned townie/grandpa STILL IN POSESSION (before I wrapped bars and dialed in the saddle etc.)
1st track bike SOLD
Second Track bike SOLD
my old out of towner (yellow one) GAVE TO BROTHER
and my most current custom track turned townie/grandpa STILL IN POSESSION (before I wrapped bars and dialed in the saddle etc.)
02-17-08, 12:08 PM
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my first was stolen. then i found it. the it was stolen again.
my second was crushed under the wheels of a Moishe's Moving van.
my current fg is still currently in my possession.
02-17-08, 12:12 PM
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Botto, I've had wheels stolen before, but i recovered them.
And i lock with extreme paranoia. Chain and mini ALWAYS.
And i lock with extreme paranoia. Chain and mini ALWAYS.
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especially mine!
02-17-08, 12:34 PM
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