Returning to SS
Well, about 40 years ago I had SS bikes. I decided this winter to use a Langster as a base and creat a SS to run around town. Now, I am actually taking it out for rides and loving it. Being more of a MTBer, I set it up with MTB bars and the widest tires I thought would fit for sure (only 28s and I now know I could go a bit wider).
I landed in this area of the forum since I had been around with geared bikes. I am trying to figure out if there is a bit of Italian love and not so much for the Japanese stuff. Also, it seems pretty weighted toward drop bars around here. All good with me, I am just curious if the SS/Fixie world has a bunch of unwritten rules I am braking, which I am ok with, given it is my bike :) |
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 17832576)
Well, about 40 years ago I had SS bikes. I decided this winter to use a Langster as a base and creat a SS to run around town. Now, I am actually taking it out for rides and loving it. Being more of a MTBer, I set it up with MTB bars and the widest tires I thought would fit for sure (only 28s and I now know I could go a bit wider).
I landed in this area of the forum since I had been around with geared bikes. I am trying to figure out if there is a bit of Italian love and not so much for the Japanese stuff. Also, it seems pretty weighted toward drop bars around here. All good with me, I am just curious if the SS/Fixie world has a bunch of unwritten rules I am braking, which I am ok with, given it is my bike :) Rules? What rules? Seems to me you're doing just fine by enjoying your bike, which is what matters most. Personally, I use drop bars for the offering of multiple hand positions for longer rides. Though, truth be told, I also love the way they look. You'll find that there's plenty of love for both the Italian and Japanese bikes/components. |
Yeah, don't know what you're talking about with rules. I love to ride my SS MTB for short errands and trips to get coffee. I would ride it further if I had a higher gear ratio on it.
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Originally Posted by franswa
(Post 17832602)
Rules? What rules? Seems to me you're doing just fine by enjoying your bike, which is what matters most. Personally, I use drop bars for the offering of multiple hand positions for longer rides. Though, truth be told, I also love the way they look.
You'll find that there's plenty of love for both the Italian and Japanese bikes/components. |
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17832661)
Yeah, don't know what you're talking about with rules. I love to ride my SS MTB for short errands and trips to get coffee. I would ride it further if I had a higher gear ratio on it.
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17832675)
:lol: Give it a shot some day.
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 17832677)
It just seems like there are some unwritten rules, given a bunch of folks post negatives about certain parts or sets of parts if the frame is Italian. And, there appear to be issues around colors. Either way, again, I do not care what others do with their bikes and I am happy with mine. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17832684)
Some people can be very judgmental
Now, time to load up the bike!!! |
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 17832677)
It just seems like there are some unwritten rules, given a bunch of folks post negatives about certain parts or sets of parts if the frame is Italian. And, there appear to be issues around colors. Either way, again, I do not care what others do with their bikes and I am happy with mine. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by IAmSam
(Post 17832741)
You are extrapolating one thread where the OP asked for build help as he made a big deal about his Italian frame and a few resulting posts suggesting he continue the theme by using Italian parts...to there being unwritten rules and worrying if you are breaking them?
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Yes, there are rules.
Three, count them, three NDS photos = three failures. Obey the rules. Drive side pics only. :p |
Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
(Post 17833475)
Yes, there are rules.
Three, count them, three NDS photos = three failures. Obey the rules. Drive side pics only. :p |
Originally Posted by Kindaslow
(Post 17832677)
It just seems like there are some unwritten rules, given a bunch of folks post negatives about certain parts or sets of parts if the frame is Italian. And, there appear to be issues around colors. Either way, again, I do not care what others do with their bikes and I am happy with mine. Just curious.
But for the rest of us, life is too short. I have a frame on order from Colossi, the finest Italian builder in China. :) Gonna have mostly Japanese components because that's what generally resembles vintage, that is actually available for purchase. Compromise and be happy -- know what I mean? During yesterday's ride I met an older guy, getting ready to head out on his vintage Trek 760. He unloaded it from his car trunk, not bothering with a rack. I have a 360 from about the same year, so the bike caught my eye. Also caught my eye because it had no bar tape, lever hoods mostly destroyed, scratched to hell frame, duct tape holding the saddle together, etc etc. But the stock Campy groupset was working perfectly well enough, it was a fine day to ride, and the dude's stoke was infectious. We talked for a minute about vintage and he listed some of his collection. 2 Paramounts, a Raleigh track, DeRosa, Mercx, etc. Stuff he acquired over a lifetime of hard riding, stuff which over time comes to reflect the true meaning of wabi/sabi, or "beausage" as Mr. Peterson calls it. Ready to ride, the dude shut his car trunk and clipped in. With a hearty laugh he took off into the headwind, tearing up the ramp onto the trail. Maybe tomorrow I'll ride my 360. Moral of the story: money doesn't buy authenticity, rules notwithstanding. |
Rules: Wrap your bars or get grips. Plug your bar ends. If fixed get foot retention. If ss have both front and back brakes. Don't ask for opinions on color. Don't squat while wearing spurs. Don't spit in the wind.
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
(Post 17833739)
Rules: Wrap your bars or get grips. Plug your bar ends. If fixed get foot retention. If ss have both front and back brakes. Don't ask for opinions on color. Don't squat while wearing spurs. Don't spit in the wind.
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I ride a fixed with 32s and mountain bike bars, and if you think there is a bike more fun to commute 17 miles on, you are crazy.
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Is it because you like your brain?
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
(Post 17836566)
Is it because you like your brain?
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
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Originally Posted by Pixieshakes
(Post 17836592)
I see nothing wrong here. At all. Bloody nice ride man. Am partial to the thicker bottom tube look too. Same as my own no name frame setup.
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Originally Posted by FakeFuji
(Post 17836512)
I ride a fixed with 32s and mountain bike bars, and if you think there is a bike more fun to commute 17 miles on, you are crazy.
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 17836780)
Just don't filter through the stopped cars with 800mm bars, you might hit a mirror with your fist. Don't ask how I know.
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