Convince me to go Fixie
06-09-05 | 03:26 AM
#28
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Bikes: unknown make TT bike, fixed; Romet Sport, gone; titanium Pinarello gone;Colnago with Campy C-Record/Super Record,on it's way; Funny Gianni Motta; Buehler track, Polrad track chrome; titanium MTB on 28'', fixed; Tri Wheeler, fixed
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06-09-05 | 04:09 AM
#29
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From: N.Y. State (for now)
Bikes: 1 Fix,2 SSs-more to come
Originally Posted by HelloMoto
So I have this Motobecane Nomade... And as I use it for commuting I typically use only one gear and don't see a problem in ridding the bike of the rest of them. And so I pose to you, why should I?
After reviewing the posts in the motobecane conversion thread, it doesn't seem like an easy process and surely one I don't want to do without having a really good reason.
After reviewing the posts in the motobecane conversion thread, it doesn't seem like an easy process and surely one I don't want to do without having a really good reason.
Last edited by DKfix; 06-09-05 at 07:18 AM.
06-09-05 | 06:44 AM
#31
Originally Posted by HelloMoto
Well, I think you've got me convinced.
real blood in, blood out stuff...
shh wait.....
i've said too much already.....
06-09-05 | 07:32 AM
#32
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From: Atlanta, GA
Bikes: Fixie
Originally Posted by HelloMoto
Well, I think you've got me convinced. The Moto, or atleast something, is getting a fixed-gear. You are a strange bunch of people though...
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06-09-05 | 07:44 AM
#33
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Bikema > Karma
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From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: my moto... oh yeah, and a schwinn
Originally Posted by South Fulcrum
Did you really need to be convinced?
I still don't think I have the slightest clue...
06-09-05 | 08:47 AM
#34
Person Person
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: LeJune Track, Surly LHT
Originally Posted by HelloMoto
So I have this Motobecane Nomade... And as I use it for commuting I typically use only one gear and don't see a problem in ridding the bike of the rest of them. And so I pose to you, why should I?
After reviewing the posts in the motobecane conversion thread, it doesn't seem like an easy process and surely one I don't want to do without having a really good reason.
After reviewing the posts in the motobecane conversion thread, it doesn't seem like an easy process and surely one I don't want to do without having a really good reason.
It shall serve you well...
06-09-05 | 10:58 AM
#35
hateful little monkey
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From: oakland, ca
Originally Posted by karmical
just keep in mind that once you go fixed, there's no going back...
real blood in, blood out stuff...
real blood in, blood out stuff...
06-09-05 | 08:23 PM
#38
The Bluesssss
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Bikes: Raleigh Record (Fixie)
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-testimonial.html
These guys convinced me when I was as hesitant as you are. Converting to fixed was the best cycling decision I've ever made, and riding to work (15 miles each way with challanging hills) is the happiest part of my day. Go for it all the way financialy and emotionaly. Riding fixed is far beyond what anybody can tell you, its so good you really can't find any words to explain it. I pledge to buy your fixie from you incase you're not happy with it(provided its the right size). My geared Peugeot is collecting dust now even though I used to like it more than the Raleigh.
These guys convinced me when I was as hesitant as you are. Converting to fixed was the best cycling decision I've ever made, and riding to work (15 miles each way with challanging hills) is the happiest part of my day. Go for it all the way financialy and emotionaly. Riding fixed is far beyond what anybody can tell you, its so good you really can't find any words to explain it. I pledge to buy your fixie from you incase you're not happy with it(provided its the right size). My geared Peugeot is collecting dust now even though I used to like it more than the Raleigh.
Last edited by bluenile; 06-09-05 at 08:30 PM.
06-09-05 | 08:31 PM
#39
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Bikema > Karma
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From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: my moto... oh yeah, and a schwinn
Originally Posted by bluenile
I pledge to buy your fixie from you incase you're not happy with it(provided its the right size).
06-09-05 | 08:52 PM
#41
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Bikes: Salsa La Cruz w/ Alfine 8, Specialized Fuse Pro 27.5+, Surly 1x1
I'd have to agree with the fun part! I rode around in the my underwear today in the pouring rain, just because I felt like it. I never really thought to do something like that until I had a fixie, and then I just wanted to ride around on it no matter what.
So much fun!
peace,
sam
So much fun!
peace,
sam
06-09-05 | 09:07 PM
#42
The Bluesssss
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Bikes: Raleigh Record (Fixie)
Originally Posted by phidauex
I rode around in the my underwear today in the pouring rain, just because I felt like it.
LOL if an outsider heard u say this they'd probably think you lost ur mind, only a fixie owner knows how sane you are.
06-09-05 | 09:21 PM
#44
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From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: Salsa La Cruz w/ Alfine 8, Specialized Fuse Pro 27.5+, Surly 1x1
Originally Posted by bluenile
LOL if an outsider heard u say this they'd probably think you lost ur mind, only a fixie owner knows how sane you are.
Thanks for the support.peace,
sam
