Riser bars fillped is this new?
10-07-08, 03:57 PM
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Riser bars fillped is this new?
so lately I have seen more and more fixed gears around town with the riser bars flipped upside down. Is there any benefit to this? Why would they do this?
10-07-08, 03:58 PM
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Because it looks so goddamn cool and it's awesome and it rides so nice and it makes it easier to lock it up and skidz are so much straighter when you do it and it's awesome.
10-07-08, 03:59 PM
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PS - It's just another moronic cycling fashion statement that has absolutely nothing to do with providing functionality to the bike.
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Just another way to look stupid on a bike. Maybe this trend will bring back the stem pads of our bmx days.
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10-07-08, 04:20 PM
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I want a stem-pad! I forgot about those.
10-07-08, 04:34 PM
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10-07-08, 04:39 PM
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There were many quill type stems with negative angles.
So I would say that no, this is not a new look.
Ride whatever is comfortable and fast.
So I would say that no, this is not a new look.
Ride whatever is comfortable and fast.
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10-07-08, 04:47 PM
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On the note of stupid fashion statements, I'm trying to bring back spoke beads from the 90's, I'm sure its been done but i havnt seen anyone around here with them.
edit: this is not my photo, and I havn't even got my Fixie yet nor the beads, but I'll add some pix when i do.
edit: this is not my photo, and I havn't even got my Fixie yet nor the beads, but I'll add some pix when i do.
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^^ this.
I wonder if this will infuriate the BF BikeSnob wannabes more or less than the drop stem/risers combo...
I wonder if this will infuriate the BF BikeSnob wannabes more or less than the drop stem/risers combo...
10-08-08, 02:16 AM
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WhoTF cares? As long as the bar works for you it doesn't really matter. My old motorcycle had clubman bars which were basically upside-down risers - the poor-man's clip-ons. I'd like a pair for my bike.
10-08-08, 09:42 AM
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I suppose one reason would be the same as why some folks like drops.
Why the **** does anyone care about what other people ride?
Why the **** does anyone care about what other people ride?
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I know that filling up your spokes with fliers and such can increase your speed considerably...im running a full flier count on my wheels and am faster than ever.
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