fixie q's ;)
04-17-08, 09:05 PM
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fixie q's ;)
Hey I got a fixed gear bike like last week (bikes direct kilo tt!!!!) but I am having trouble coasting, whenever I stop pedaling the cranks still rotate. Whats the deal?
04-17-08, 09:08 PM
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Return it. Tell them it wont coast. I'm sure they'll take care of it.
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I think I am going to take it to my LBS (local bike shop) too see if they can fix it, maybe it just needs some more grease?
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How to coast:
1.Remove Brakes & toe clips+straps
2.Find the steepest longest hill you can.
3. Pedal as fast as you can down the hill.
4. Take feet off pedals.
5. You are now coasting.
1.Remove Brakes & toe clips+straps
2.Find the steepest longest hill you can.
3. Pedal as fast as you can down the hill.
4. Take feet off pedals.
5. You are now coasting.
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I am going to take my brake off whenever they fix it (I am all about simplicity and low profile, kind of a zen thing).
Anyways how do I re-wrap bars? Can someone show me a tutorial? Also I have the green kilo tt, do you think white would be good or should I get something out there, like yellow?
Anyways how do I re-wrap bars? Can someone show me a tutorial? Also I have the green kilo tt, do you think white would be good or should I get something out there, like yellow?
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Why do you want bar tape that just slows you down, also bar ends are a terrible idea.
04-17-08, 09:24 PM
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So that explains why I rarely break 30mph on my commute. Danged bar tape!
Next time you crash and mellon-ball your spleen with the open bar end, you will realize the value of bar end plugs.
Next time you crash and mellon-ball your spleen with the open bar end, you will realize the value of bar end plugs.
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04-17-08, 10:57 PM
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this is the best thread in months!
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This thread must be for senior members only, because I don't get it.
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hey 20+mph jack **** no one gives a damn how fast you are on your commute take that and get out