My New Toy (First Fixie)
07-12-10, 08:34 PM
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My New Toy (First Fixie)
I picked up a 2006 Giant Bowery for 250 off of CL this weekend, and I've got some pics:
It's definitely an interesting experience riding fixie. The only thing I've had trouble with are the steep hills. I'm fine with most hills, but there are a couple that have me either walking my bike or riding the brakes.
It's definitely an interesting experience riding fixie. The only thing I've had trouble with are the steep hills. I'm fine with most hills, but there are a couple that have me either walking my bike or riding the brakes.
07-12-10, 08:37 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Right on...you did pretty good for $250!
07-12-10, 08:51 PM
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Some people would probably buy a ****ty conversion for 250, you did mighty well with that 250.
I thought it was supposed to be a seagull...isn't it?
I thought it was supposed to be a seagull...isn't it?
07-12-10, 08:54 PM
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250 bucks?! damn. I bout a crappy bike for 279... Nice find dude.
Looks like your missing the water cage bolts. Might want to find some replacements. Dont want water in there
Looks like your missing the water cage bolts. Might want to find some replacements. Dont want water in there
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Wow. Usually I hate the sloping tt on Bowerys but this is an exception.. Chrome looks f***ing sexy man.
07-12-10, 11:10 PM
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I'll be getting another waterbottle cage later, so I'm not concerned about the screw holes. Thanks for all the compliments guys. So far it's been treating me well. My only gripe is it rides harsher than my Elance. Maybe a new fork would help? I'm pretty sure this fork is chromoly.
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Go carbon on forks, Nashbar has one that's quite nice, $100, but cheaper with a coupon. Not sure what it is though, might want to look through the coupon section.
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Oh yea, the Forte Axis was mentioned on some other post earlier too.
Anyhow, carbon forks do absorb road bumps and whatnot but carbon forks might not be the root to your solution. Are you comfortable fitted on your bike? If you aren't, watch one of those fitting videos online, tires are also known to improve the comfortability of your ride.
This should set you to the right direction.
Anyhow, carbon forks do absorb road bumps and whatnot but carbon forks might not be the root to your solution. Are you comfortable fitted on your bike? If you aren't, watch one of those fitting videos online, tires are also known to improve the comfortability of your ride.
This should set you to the right direction.
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It may not be perfectly fitting, but I can definitely tell that it rides harsher than my Elance, which has a steel frame/fork. I'll look at trying to get the fit better though. Only thing I've adjusted so far is the saddle.
07-13-10, 12:50 AM
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Hmm honestly the most appealing bowery year I ever laid my eyes on... the opposite of the 2010..
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I picked up a 2006 Giant Bowery for 250 off of CL this weekend...
It's definitely an interesting experience riding fixie. The only thing I've had trouble with are the steep hills. I'm fine with most hills, but there are a couple that have me either walking my bike or riding the brakes.
It's definitely an interesting experience riding fixie. The only thing I've had trouble with are the steep hills. I'm fine with most hills, but there are a couple that have me either walking my bike or riding the brakes.
Classy looking ride.
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is it chrome or polished aluminium?
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07-13-10, 01:44 PM
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Polished aluminum.
