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07-04-11, 10:22 PM
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"I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? " Indeed! When I was under 20 I'd do 15-20 miles a day on a 20 inch banana bike converted to BMX with a solo seat & went "Mt. biking" off road all day on a 40lb single speed coaster brake bike.
Now I am just over fifty & I'll take all the gears I can get. I am now old enough to appreciate the technology of deraileurs & shifters. It was cool to have the hottest legs around from riding single speeds when I was under 45 but nothing lasts forever so enjoy it while you can!
Now I am just over fifty & I'll take all the gears I can get. I am now old enough to appreciate the technology of deraileurs & shifters. It was cool to have the hottest legs around from riding single speeds when I was under 45 but nothing lasts forever so enjoy it while you can!
07-04-11, 11:05 PM
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Our subforum's; SS/FG's title quote is:
I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!
07-04-11, 11:30 PM
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I enjoy riding fixie for the fun of the work out and the thrills of riding around town through intersections and whatnot. Biking around like what some would call an idiot has its thrills and this is the best time to do it. Absolutely will get a roadie for long distance in the future though. Bike4lyfe
07-05-11, 05:11 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
07-05-11, 05:57 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Here we go...
07-05-11, 09:33 AM
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Banana-tastic!
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07-05-11, 10:17 AM
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You gonna eat that?
I dunno, I just ride. I don't think about it all that much.
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07-05-11, 01:00 PM
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My last 9 bikes have been SSFG, and the last time I bought a bike with gears was 7 years ago. My life is bass ackwards.
07-05-11, 01:20 PM
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So tragically hip.
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I rode a bike once...
...ironically.
...ironically.
01-07-15, 11:26 PM
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This thread just popped my head and I laughed.
