Originally Posted by
allstar255
well because 90% of the ss riders i see (excluding 29'ers) are riding langsters or other expensive poser track bikes. if you are going to ride a bike like that in public, at least ride it fixed. otherwise why did you spend $$$$$ on a flashy commuter bike thats whole point is to be like a track bike?
you are funny, but i am not a tarck messenger or anything. i run 48x18, just right for riding around town, have tt brakes on my fixie, do not roll my pants up, have 0 spoke cards, and wear a backpack, not a messenger bag. i am generally not an obnoxious rider, i just ride fixed because it is a lot more fun, and i despise the rich kids on langsters who run ss and clearly just want to look cool (yes there are a lot of these in the bay area).
No I get that about the track bike poseur.
But I ride a converted 10 speed as a commuter and just for fun. Its a SS, and I am currently working on putting together a new fixie. But I just don't think any rider should look down on any other rider based on what bike they are riding, as long as they are riding.
And that goes to you Mr. Unicycle guy, just cause you only have to roll with one wheel and no handlebars doesn't make you better than me.