Originally Posted by Rob62158 (Post 16103551)

Haven't been able to ride for about 5 yrs. due to health problems, but finally got the Dr's. blessing. My old bike was basically a frame with a stem and bars after sitting up unused for so long. Found this bike, Schwinn Trailway, at the local Target and after the fenders rack etc. only had around $300 in it which was the high end of my budget. Not the best bike but rides good and my local LBS's couldn't get me on something comparable for less than $600 on up.

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Originally Posted by mtb123 (Post 16150104)

Originally Posted by bigbenaugust (Post 16152057)

Nature boy?

Originally Posted by Buzzatronic (Post 16169460)

Since we're having no rain this week in Seattle I took the opportunity to break out the single speed again and ride it to work. I "murdered" it out a bit with all black accessories (but I wear a big bird yellow jacket :)). I passed 2 guys on geared bikes coming up the 1.1mi 5% climb which felt really good. :)

Originally Posted by the sci guy (Post 16170875)

love that bike. top tube bag kills it though:lol:
function over form though while commuting i suppose :thumb:

Originally Posted by HydroG33r (Post 16170388)

Slick ride. I don't have the cojones to ride a fixie for my commute, nor the legs to pass anybody on it on a 1.1 mile 5% climb.

Originally Posted by Buzzatronic (Post 16171324)

I swapped out the original 16T rear cog for an 18T for the climbing which has helped a bit but I'm still out of the saddle mashing a bunch. The worst climb is on my way home actually, 7.9% average for 0.7mi. It's a total MASH FEST going up that hill. According to my Garmin my cadence going up that hill averages just 38rpm. :)

Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94 (Post 16172025)

Nice bike but the chain is looking a tad loose there.

Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94 (Post 16172025)

Nice bike but the chain is looking a tad loose there.

Originally Posted by cobrabyte (Post 16172288)

Thanks guys, yes the chain is a bit looser than I normally run it. I put on a new chain yesterday and am doing a bit of an experiment. I'm trying the whole "track slack" thing on the street to see if it prolongs the life of the chain. Allegedly less friction / less wear & tear. It's not so loose that there is a chance of it popping off so no danger there.

Originally Posted by cobrabyte (Post 16171797)

Originally Posted by treal512 (Post 16172540)

That's a good looking bike! How is that fender working out for you? I just bought one, but haven't gotten to use it yet.

Originally Posted by cali_axela (Post 16172338)

Looks perfect to me for a fixed gear bike, assuming it's 1/8". Spins better with a bit of slack like that for sure. Mine is setup similar and no issues, still on the same chain for almost a full year of all-weather commuting and several long dirty mixed terrain rides as well.