Hi from HI
06-11-07, 11:19 PM
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Hi from HI
Aloha from Hawaii. I been reading threads here for a while, and i finally decided to register. I used to ride a mongoose zero g, i still sometimes ride it. But i'm looking to get something i can use for a better commute/exercise/fun bike. 
06-12-07, 12:25 AM
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Aloha! Would you be looking at a road bike, or something more like cyclocross/hybrid? Mountain?
If you've been lurking, you probably know all about the regional forums and all that, so I'll leave it
Welcome to BF!
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If you've been lurking, you probably know all about the regional forums and all that, so I'll leave it
Welcome to BF!
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06-12-07, 03:31 PM
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Im looking for a singlespeed or fixed gear bike, since i only keep it at one gear setting on my mongoose anyway. I've been searching for a decent used bike i can convert, still no luck. I might just buy a complete one online, but shipping to hawaii is expensive.
edit: Yeah i saw the regional forums, but not much going on for hawaii. :[
edit: Yeah i saw the regional forums, but not much going on for hawaii. :[
06-12-07, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by geekaleek
Im looking for a singlespeed or fixed gear bike, since i only keep it at one gear setting on my mongoose anyway. I've been searching for a decent used bike i can convert, still no luck. I might just buy a complete one online, but shipping to hawaii is expensive.
Don't know your size needed, but here's a good candidate in Waipio
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/349453790.html
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06-12-07, 05:41 PM
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Hey, another one from Hawaii! Welcome
06-12-07, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by geekaleek
Im looking for a singlespeed or fixed gear bike, since i only keep it at one gear setting on my mongoose anyway. I've been searching for a decent used bike i can convert, still no luck. I might just buy a complete one online, but shipping to hawaii is expensive.
edit: Yeah i saw the regional forums, but not much going on for hawaii. :[
edit: Yeah i saw the regional forums, but not much going on for hawaii. :[
06-12-07, 08:13 PM
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It looks as if a few of the HI riders have found you anyway, geekaleek .
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06-12-07, 10:22 PM
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E komo mai!
Like, when do we get our own regional forum?
Like, when do we get our own regional forum?
06-13-07, 01:42 PM
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Thanks everyone. Yeah i dropped by Eki cyclery couple days ago, and the guy that works there seems nice. I'll probably go there again. I'm leaning towards buying a complete bike and upgrade over time, being that i have no experience with builing a bike from scratch. Any shops on oahu that have decent complete fixed gear bikes, or do i have to order? I only saw one at Eki.
06-13-07, 02:04 PM
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Yeah, the folks at Eki are pretty friendly. The Bike Shop in Aiea/Pearl City had a Kona Paddy Wagon a few months ago. They are also Specialized dealers so they can get Langter's. IT&B on Kapahulu has Bianchi's, if you want a Pista. I'm not sure if McCully has any fixed gear bikes. Then there is Bikewerx in Mililani, they have KHS and Felt. If you order from online you really have to look for deals. Shipping will eat up some loot. Happy hunting.
06-13-07, 10:25 PM
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I've narrowed my choices to buying a pista from ITB or a rush hour from Eki. I'll probably buy the rush hour from Eki after looking at them again when i have time.
06-13-07, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Pobble.808
Like, when do we get our own regional forum?
Greetings geekaleek, I'll send some vog your way.
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