Not an old bike (just prefacing this), but I think it's a classic
05-13-11, 12:55 PM
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05-13-11, 02:49 PM
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I'm gonna say it; I love the bike, but the Fatfranks are just trendy....."inset hate mail here". I hear lotsa love for them but they remind me of 50's series tires on Camero's in the 70's or 26"ers on Honda civic's. I think, in a few years, we'll all be saying; "what was I thinking?"
But I love the bike, a wise choice. But I'd bet a paycheck it'll sporting something like Marathons in the future.
But I love the bike, a wise choice. But I'd bet a paycheck it'll sporting something like Marathons in the future.
I think you have to ride them, and they may convince you otherwise. The bike shop guy called them "the greatest feat of tire engineering ever," and he may be right. Fast when you want, cushy all the time, and cute like... well, like a gnome or something. I love 'em. Though I think this bike would also look sweet with some brownish-red tires, like the Grand Bois ones. I have no idea what size the rims are. I should check. But for now, the fatties stay.
Snarky, Fat Franks come in a reddish brown color, too. Check Dottie's Velorbis. They DO look nice with a cream bike.
Fall. Just in time for the LONG nights and super dreary weather to set in. I can hardly wait. I will bundle myself in wool clothing and relish every chilly, grey, damp moment.
05-13-11, 02:51 PM
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I couldn't either -- I had nearly decided on a Surly Troll and then I read on some other thread "Just get a Retrovelo; you get two free Fat Franks with every bike." The rest is history.
They're huuuuge! (I love fatty tires)Last edited by Eileen; 05-13-11 at 02:52 PM. Reason: Big honking typo
05-13-11, 02:54 PM
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Yea, Eileen! We'll do some great fall rides. I could use a ride partner, definitely.
I just saw those brown Fat Franks. Those are next for this bike. And The Raleigh wants gumwalls again after it wears out the Schwalbe Delta Cruisers. Given how long these tires will take to wear out, I think both bikes will be creamy for some time to come.
I just saw those brown Fat Franks. Those are next for this bike. And The Raleigh wants gumwalls again after it wears out the Schwalbe Delta Cruisers. Given how long these tires will take to wear out, I think both bikes will be creamy for some time to come.
05-13-11, 09:27 PM
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Thanks, folks. I haven't seen silliness yet. But I could post another 50 times, just to be provocative.
05-14-11, 05:20 AM
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Since the thread has moved to page 2, it needs another illustration. I hope you don't mind me grabbing a picture from your blog? You took some great pictures of your first ride on the Viva. I like them all but this caught my eye.
Something about the bike in the hole in the shadow, in the hole of the concrete arch. Very cool!
How are you liking the wide stance of the handlebars? They look significantly wider than your Raleigh, but w/o a side by side comparison, it's hard to tell.
Something about the bike in the hole in the shadow, in the hole of the concrete arch. Very cool!
How are you liking the wide stance of the handlebars? They look significantly wider than your Raleigh, but w/o a side by side comparison, it's hard to tell.
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05-14-11, 11:25 AM
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Hi Pastorbob!
I like the wide stance, though it is different. Significantly less power is transfered from me to the bike. It makes my Raleigh seem small and sprightly. But again, that's part of the fun, since it just means one has to slow down and take things easy.
I'm about to take off and run to the post office and drug store on it. My first errands! Wee hee!
I like the wide stance, though it is different. Significantly less power is transfered from me to the bike. It makes my Raleigh seem small and sprightly. But again, that's part of the fun, since it just means one has to slow down and take things easy.
I'm about to take off and run to the post office and drug store on it. My first errands! Wee hee!
