Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
I have no problem with the FG/SS concept. I just question the whole "want to get away from coasting" thesis. And I question removing the brakes for a bike that will be used in traffic. And financially, unless you are pretty handy and ready to do all the work yourself (and have the tools/time/skills necessary), the brand new FG/SS from Nashbar, Performance and Bikes Direct are really tough to beat.
At some point, I will probably convert some nothing frameset I have into a SS just for the heck of it. Too many hills around here for FG IMHO.