I got a Micargi.
03-12-22 | 06:38 PM
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I got a Micargi.
I'm looking to get back into fixed gears so I got this one for free. It is really crappy, but super fun. The bike shop was planning on just throwing it away in a dumpster. I will pick up some straps on Monday.
03-13-22 | 07:52 AM
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From: Hotel CA / DFW
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Maybe your kidding and super glad you saved it. How can a LBS trash a ridable bike and Not just put it infront of the shop with a take me, ride me note ??
03-13-22 | 03:10 PM
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You meant longer Stem, not crank. That looks like a freestyle frame, so putting drops on it will change things, but it's nothing major. And yes, you will probably want to go with a longer stem like a 100mm at a minimum I would think.
03-13-22 | 03:24 PM
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I was planning on getting a longer stem as the BMX structure won't even fit with drop bars.
03-19-22 | 02:29 PM
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Looks like you have been fiddling with the position of the bars and are bringing a lock.
which means your riding it.
nice.
I didn't notice the powergrips? (Foot retention) before - I've heard conflicting reports. How do you like them?
which means your riding it.
nice.
I didn't notice the powergrips? (Foot retention) before - I've heard conflicting reports. How do you like them?
03-19-22 | 03:08 PM
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They have been working pretty well for me.
03-19-22 | 03:40 PM
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Cool.
Hope your enjoying getting back to fixed gear riding. There are a lot of nice cycle configurations out there but for my money the fixed drive train is a special joy.
A lighter bike will be more agile, responsive and accelerate faster but this bike will give you powerful legs if your consistent and fuel properly...
Enjoy it!
Hope your enjoying getting back to fixed gear riding. There are a lot of nice cycle configurations out there but for my money the fixed drive train is a special joy.
A lighter bike will be more agile, responsive and accelerate faster but this bike will give you powerful legs if your consistent and fuel properly...
Enjoy it!
03-19-22 | 06:33 PM
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Cool.
Hope your enjoying getting back to fixed gear riding. There are a lot of nice cycle configurations out there but for my money the fixed drive train is a special joy.
A lighter bike will be more agile, responsive and accelerate faster but this bike will give you powerful legs if your consistent and fuel properly...
Enjoy it!
Hope your enjoying getting back to fixed gear riding. There are a lot of nice cycle configurations out there but for my money the fixed drive train is a special joy.
A lighter bike will be more agile, responsive and accelerate faster but this bike will give you powerful legs if your consistent and fuel properly...
Enjoy it!
