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05-31-09 | 09:40 AM

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CliftonGK1

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Originally Posted by mechanicalron

I am selling my track bikes beffore i get killed. I am getting to old for all that. You tend to go fast as all hell and hate red lights (no brakes) so you blaze through them at speed, eh! Now days I tend to have a coffee in one hand and take my time if I want.

You don't have to use a track bike for a fixed gear, though.

I converted an old Trek 400 road bike as my fixed/singlespeed commuter. Mid 80s sport-touring geometry, full fenders, rear rack, wide (28mm) tires, and most importantly: Front and rear brakes.

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