So I conquered the bike, then the ride home, then the hills, then the track stand. I started to hammer. Got pretty decent. I made it home, through traffic, hills and lights (of which I did stop at.. for a few at least)... 17.7 miles, in 1 hour 17 minutes. Figured I had a place.

So, 16 October I went to a local fixie race. Got whacked on lap 6.

Demorilized, luckily, I was still able to drink with em and do my 14 mile ride home.

I've got work to do... Time to pick up the pace. Next time I'll drop the bag (perhaps the 14lbs bag held me back a little)..

But it was a good way to get SNAP back to reality.

Whacked as in spanked, bonked, dropped, or planted? (no, really... )

Good luck. What's your gearing? Honestly, 18 mph isn't that fast. I usually cruise around 20, sprint around 30, and average between 15 and 18 at the end of the day (which is pretty short for this 9-to-5er).

No offence buddy but I average more than 17 on my MTB when I'm on the road! What's your set-up? Do you have a double or triple? Like the man says, you really should average more than 17. Oh yeah, and did you get spanked, bonked, dropped, or planted?!!!

huh?

No offense? Why not just come out and say "**** you?" Honesty is appreciated.
Guees what? your MTB has gears (this is the Fixed gear Single speed forum...that is pretty obvious) and brakes. A fixed gear does not. More to consider on a fixed gear, less to forget.
Much offense...

Do you have a double or a triple crank? Just thought if you find it hard to keep your speed, sometimes it's because you need to start off from a lower front cog, so that you can keep your pedal revs up but without putting too much load on your legs. A triple cog allows you to do this. Sorry if I completely missed your problem there!!!

this guy obviously has everyone on his ignore list but himself...

yeah... a 14lb bag is almost like carrying another bike... probably a good idea to ditch it. hang in there though - nothing like a little competitive juice to keep motivated.

you could also just rent a car and blow everyone away.

You still don't get it, do you? He's riding a track bike through traffic. One chainring, one cog, a chain and now brakes. It is the purist form of riding. I'd bet even at lower speeds, he'd get around town faster than you. A lot of the people he was racing were probably messengers, too.

Ha!!!! Sorry guys!!!

Completely missed 165's previous post! Yep, this guy right here is a 100% twerp! Does 'tired little law student' count as a defence after a long day in lectures?!

Not even lawyer counts as a defence in the SS/Fix forum.

[edit]Being drunk is often a good excuse, though...[/edit]

Dude scroll up to the top and follow the bread crumbs? What does it say? Your gonna get ripped here LOL



WK
17 is good imo esp if you gotta go down lots of hills. I think I average about 16 or 17 on my commutes but this time of year busses and wet leaves make it even slower... I say let the cat out of the bag.

Lawyer I wish! Sorry again guys, I'm new to the old forum game! See you in the road and MTB sections I hope. :-)

Only when we're making fun of their posts.

LOL - nice!

no worries...baptism by fire!

Lmfao @ double/triple comment.

*looks at forum heading

No worries. Careful reading really isn't that important in law school. Not as important as, say, blurting out the first thing that pops into your head.

Mr. Gaunt, you can run off to the MTB and Road forums, but know that I (along with S2sxiii) will be stuck here taking a beating on your behalf.

Thanks.

"See you in the road and MTB sections I hope. :-)"

doubtful. But youre welcome back here. Just leave your gears over there...

I totally missed that. Good point! Thanks for letting the drawbridge down Schiek

Thanks guys - maybe you can convert me to the wonders of single speed - don't think I've ever ridden one but I'm up for it! Oh, and to Shiek, don't you think I endure enough comments on my chosen area of study?!?! This is an escape - or so I thought!!!

you should try it - it's a lot more fun than you'd ever think. and just wait 'til you ride a fixed...

Schiek be so litigious....

I couldn't help myself. A bunch of Greeks were outside offering to give us a dead horse in need of a beating.