Goin to the darkside.....
10-24-06, 10:55 AM
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Goin to the darkside.....
I decided I'm going to build up my Moto Le Champ frame (which has been sitting around since I got the Kestrel) as a fixie, so that'll be my winter project.
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Just FYI
10-24-06, 11:02 AM
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If you are looking for wheels check out the wheels these guys are selling on eBay https://stores.ebay.com/wheelandsproc...QQftidZ2QQtZkm I had been looking at them (before a Merckx fell in my lap) for a fixed gear buildup. They have been talking about them in the fixed gear forum and they seem to be a good quality wheel for a great price.
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10-24-06, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by badkarma
I decided I'm going to build up my Moto Le Champ frame (which has been sitting around since I got the Kestrel) as a fixie, so that'll be my winter project.
Just FYI
Just FYI
10-24-06, 11:58 AM
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^I think he is referring to the subsequent purchase of messenger bag, white belt, shants, and punk rock records he may be contemplating
10-24-06, 12:01 PM
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Nah I think it more refers to the actual ownership by a forum member of a bike from bikesdirect. 
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10-24-06, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Curt Kurt
^I think he is referring to the subsequent purchase of messenger bag, white belt, shants, and punk rock records he may be contemplating
10-24-06, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by badkarma
I was thinking having a beard was the prerequisite to owning a fixie....
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10-24-06, 12:32 PM
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shant = short pant or shants= short pants if you prefer
be careful, fixed gear riding tends to lead to alot more fixed gear riding, might as well go ahead and get rid of the geared bike, you wont be needing it any further, besides, gears are for people with weak little legs that cant ride worth a crap anyway
be careful, fixed gear riding tends to lead to alot more fixed gear riding, might as well go ahead and get rid of the geared bike, you wont be needing it any further, besides, gears are for people with weak little legs that cant ride worth a crap anyway
10-24-06, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Curt Kurt
^I think he is referring to the subsequent purchase of messenger bag, white belt, shants, and punk rock records he may be contemplating
10-24-06, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pigmode
I draw the line at white belts and punk rock.
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Once you drop your first roadie while climbing a hill fixed, you'll be hooked. 
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I think that fixed gear riders are getting more credit then they deserve, really.
10-24-06, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
I think that fixed gear riders are getting more credit then they deserve, really.
I agree.
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and I thought you were going to say you were going Campy! Good luck on the fixie and maybe I'll see it on a ride some day next season. I wish I had some extra funds to do either a fixie or a TT rig.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Oh wait is that Shants? WTF is a shant?
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Originally Posted by dog hair
the unfortunate result of a shart.
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Originally Posted by psuaero
and I thought you were going to say you were going Campy!
