2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
08-30-17 | 02:18 PM
#1052
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
My Soma Rush, pics from this last weekend while doing a loop of Lake Tahoe.
Started at Squaw Valley then rode clockwise 50 miles to South Lake Tahoe on Day 1 then rode 46 miles back to Squaw Valley on Day two, 96 mile fixed gear loop around the lake. That was an insane ride...
Started at Squaw Valley then rode clockwise 50 miles to South Lake Tahoe on Day 1 then rode 46 miles back to Squaw Valley on Day two, 96 mile fixed gear loop around the lake. That was an insane ride...
I've driven that in a car. HOW on earth did you do that with one ratio?
08-30-17 | 02:26 PM
#1053
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Davis, CA
Bikes: Pearl White Soma Rush
It was a very difficult ride but the experience was totally worth it. I had to stop and rest often since I had to keep my momentum when climbing which meant pushing hard. I had to walk two steep hills but besides that it was slow and painful but doable.
08-30-17 | 02:32 PM
#1054
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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08-31-17 | 04:54 PM
#1056
The new guy
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 74
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From: Canada
Bikes: 1x10 Raleigh Tripper / random fixed townie
Current squeeze. Every time I consider selling it, I hop on and daily it for a couple weeks and remember why it's so fun.
Fat tires, full fenders, wide bars and some basket goodness for all that modern day hip.
Fat tires, full fenders, wide bars and some basket goodness for all that modern day hip.
08-31-17 | 08:10 PM
#1057
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Michigan's UP
Last edited by jdoff; 08-31-17 at 08:15 PM.
08-31-17 | 08:53 PM
#1058
The new guy
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 74
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From: Canada
Bikes: 1x10 Raleigh Tripper / random fixed townie
Wald 137 to a VO Pass Hunter is the exact setup I got too and I wouldn't change it for the world.
If you ever want an upgrade I'd say look into getting some better brakes, the stock ones are horrible. The CX9s I've got are arguably the best performing brakes in my fleet.
08-31-17 | 09:13 PM
#1059
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
09-01-17 | 04:25 PM
#1061
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Traveling through time, will return last week.
Bikes: Bare Rum Sword Knuckle Runner
My Soma Rush, pics from this last weekend while doing a loop of Lake Tahoe.
Started at Squaw Valley then rode clockwise 50 miles to South Lake Tahoe on Day 1 then rode 46 miles back to Squaw Valley on Day two, 96 mile fixed gear loop around the lake. That was an insane ride...
Started at Squaw Valley then rode clockwise 50 miles to South Lake Tahoe on Day 1 then rode 46 miles back to Squaw Valley on Day two, 96 mile fixed gear loop around the lake. That was an insane ride...
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09-01-17 | 10:45 PM
#1062
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 19
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From: Davis, CA
Bikes: Pearl White Soma Rush
Thanks man. But yeah that definitely helped climbing. I do need to lower them now that I'm back to riding on flat ground.
Last edited by MarioM; 09-01-17 at 10:53 PM.
09-02-17 | 12:40 PM
#1063
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
very nice ride [MENTION=468702]MarioM[/MENTION]!
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09-03-17 | 11:30 AM
#1069
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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09-05-17 | 08:56 AM
#1072
^that guy^
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Bikes: '17 Wabi Classic, '17 Trek DS3, '12 S-Works Tarmac SL
Thanks.
Frameset: Felt Brougham
Cranks: Origin8 trackstar
Chainring/freewheel: 48t Sugino Mighty Comp/Excess Components 17t
Wheelset/tires: destickered Weinmann DP18 to Origin8 hubs/ Randoneurs 700x25
Stem: Kalloy Uno 007
Saddle/seatpost: Selle San Marco Linea/Kalloy Uno
Had to buy a new chain and grips... KMC z410 gold($6) and Vans Cult grips($11)
Frameset: Felt Brougham
Cranks: Origin8 trackstar
Chainring/freewheel: 48t Sugino Mighty Comp/Excess Components 17t
Wheelset/tires: destickered Weinmann DP18 to Origin8 hubs/ Randoneurs 700x25
Stem: Kalloy Uno 007
Saddle/seatpost: Selle San Marco Linea/Kalloy Uno
Had to buy a new chain and grips... KMC z410 gold($6) and Vans Cult grips($11)
09-08-17 | 10:48 AM
#1075
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors