Why would anyone do this?
05-04-11, 10:12 AM
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Why would anyone do this?
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/2361957750.html
Not that fixies are bad but couldn't they find something not as nice.
Not that fixies are bad but couldn't they find something not as nice.
05-04-11, 10:14 AM
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What's wrong with it?
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05-04-11, 10:16 AM
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They did this because they though it was nice, and would be even nicer this way. I'm not sure I agree on either point, but that is beside the point.
05-04-11, 10:16 AM
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That isn't exactly a top-shelf frame: https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...ofeo&Type=bike
But even if it were, wouldn't it be logical for someone to want a good frame to ride?
But even if it were, wouldn't it be logical for someone to want a good frame to ride?
05-04-11, 10:26 AM
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I put a damn engine on a vintage bike so you'd probably burn me at the stake. I see no problem with making fixies from vintage bikes myself, I personally don't like when people paint old frames but they didn't in this case. Big deal, do whatever it takes to get happy on a bike!
05-04-11, 10:36 AM
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Fixie - scmixie.
Let them do what they will esp if it turns out nice. but $550??
Let them do what they will esp if it turns out nice. but $550??
05-04-11, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BluesDaddy
Would you rather have a custom Corvette or a custom Pinto?
05-04-11, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by BluesDaddy
Would you rather have a custom Corvette or a custom Pinto?
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05-04-11, 11:12 AM
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Also, it appears to be set up as a SS, with a chain tensioner, not as a fixed gear. And FWIW, if a midlevel Bianchi isn't a good candidate for SSFG conversion, what is?
05-04-11, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by caloso
Aif a midlevel Bianchi isn't a good candidate for SSFG conversion, what is?
It is not like this is a high-end frame. If this ad was for a cheapie conversion on a Merckx Corsa Extra, Gios Torino, etc, then we'd have something to discuss.
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Seriously...it's just a Bianchi. Better that than something high quality, like a Miyata 
05-04-11, 11:48 AM
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Feh. Who cares?
Any bike made after the 1970's hardly counts as C&V in my mind
Just another spaghetti BSO :-P
Any bike made after the 1970's hardly counts as C&V in my mind
Just another spaghetti BSO :-P
05-04-11, 12:07 PM
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According to the surgeon general, pre-1970 city bikes give you gonorrhea and Raleigh Sports are lined with asbestos.
05-04-11, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
According to the surgeon general, pre-1970 city bikes give you gonorrhea and Raleigh Sports are lined with asbestos.
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05-04-11, 12:14 PM
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My doctor was wondering...
But slinky Italians are even more prone to be carrying the clap
But slinky Italians are even more prone to be carrying the clap
05-04-11, 12:19 PM
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Edit: photo removed as not to offend those with humor sensitivities (disabilities?).
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"Its a Venereal disease."
"How'd you get it?"
that's some quality chappelle. Also Q-tip is majorly cool.
"How'd you get it?"
that's some quality chappelle. Also Q-tip is majorly cool.
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05-04-11, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Zaphod Beeblebrox
"How'd you get it?"
Tribe Called Quest for the win!
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OMG this thread went downhill fast. I'm not complaining, but apologies to anyone who is easily offended
05-04-11, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by canyoneagle
It is not like this is a high-end frame. If this ad was for a cheapie conversion on a Merckx Corsa Extra, Gios Torino, etc, then we'd have something to discuss.
05-04-11, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
LMAO...discussions about the Tribe are not downhill IMO!
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05-04-11, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BluesDaddy
Would you rather have a custom Corvette or a custom Pinto?
Anyway, on the gamut from "I'm going to mold in the lugwork on my Masi with paper mache", to "where can I get genuine 1948 air for my tires", I've been closer to the former than the latter, but this forum has me thinking it over...
I guess I'd personalize anything and the nicer the bike I have...
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