2024 Post your Single Speed and Fixed Gear Thread
12-17-24 | 12:31 AM
#152
Quixote
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: New York
Bikes: Bianchi Pista Concept 05, Level 2014
Not that left hand
I bought it new(guess they didn’t fly off the shelf)from a bike store in Hell’s Kitchen as a complete bike in probably 2005 for $700
gremlins bike emporium has a page that shows the track bikes that KHS made between 96 and 2005 built up -
12-17-24 | 04:35 PM
#153
Junior Member
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Yes
12-18-24 | 09:21 AM
#156
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 62
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
Traveler got the biggies too!
I am and here's my Specialized transcontinental traveler. (3 round trips, so far!)
Amd I take issue with parts of this quote: "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)"
Really? Sunday I will be 77 years of age (Dec. 22, 1947 - now) and I ride whatever the hell I want and some 30 year olds are just obstacles in the road.
Amd I take issue with parts of this quote: "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)"
Really? Sunday I will be 77 years of age (Dec. 22, 1947 - now) and I ride whatever the hell I want and some 30 year olds are just obstacles in the road.
12-18-24 | 09:32 AM
#157
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 62
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
Apologies
Maybe that was a little challenging... I had a young kid about 50 who was very rude to me on the road yesterday. He ate dust.
Go really fast, brah
Go really fast, brah
12-18-24 | 11:08 AM
#158
BIKE RIDE
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 2,215
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From: Michigan
Bikes: GUNNAR CrossHairs / Riv RoadUno / TrekBike 950
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Last edited by mrv; 12-18-24 at 11:13 AM. Reason: shiftless when i'm idle
12-18-24 | 12:19 PM
#159
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
in 1913 Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring debuted in Paris. It was so radically different, it caused a near riot. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rite_of_Spring
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Shift boss covers.
And, whywould I want to sell a 76 Schwinn Prologue frame?
12-18-24 | 12:20 PM
#160
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 62
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
in 1913 Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring debuted in Paris. It was so radically different, it caused a near riot. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rite_of_Spring
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Shift boss covers.
And, why would I want to sell a 76 Schwinn Prologue frame?
12-18-24 | 03:27 PM
#161
Temporary Sentient
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From: Usually on one of my bikes
Bikes: '93/'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak (MTB), 2021 Bear Bike Armata (Track), 2021 Schwinn Kedzie (SS)
12-19-24 | 12:51 AM
#162
Byron
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 811
Likes: 1,795
From: Olympia, Wa
Bikes: 2 DeRosa, 1 Medici, 1 Moots, 89 Merckx Century
in 1913 Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring debuted in Paris. It was so radically different, it caused a near riot. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rite_of_Spring
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
Over 10 years later the piece was played again to greater acceptance. Looking at this ("bike" pic) kind of mullet set up, with the low bars and tilted back seat. And that kind of adjustable flexible riser stem thing.... all I can think is - I'd like to not see this again for 10 years.... or longer!
welp.... happy trails and nearly Merry Christmas.
ps - is that a down tube shifter on a fixie ? like, just to cover up the shifter boss? .... they make little covers for those bosses, is all i'm sayin'..... i mean - if you're just throwing stuff from the parts bin on a frame that you can't sell, i understand that. totally. ... but i like do have some limits, personally.
I have that on both sides of my downtube.
It's just my love of Simplex.
Nothing functional, just sweet memories of the smoothness.
Love the fixed, love the Simplex just for the beauty and unused functionality.
Nerd, I am.
12-23-24 | 09:22 AM
#163
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 62
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
Pretty setup but such a tiny chainring...
12-23-24 | 09:25 AM
#164
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 62
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From: Jacksonville, Florida and other points.
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary Limited Edition #481 of 600, 1991 Schwinn Paramount Series 7 OS PDG, 2009 Specialized Sequoia.
Shifter boss covers on my 88 Paramount.
Shift boss covers.
12-23-24 | 08:04 PM
#165
Byron
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 811
Likes: 1,795
From: Olympia, Wa
Bikes: 2 DeRosa, 1 Medici, 1 Moots, 89 Merckx Century
12-24-24 | 12:28 AM
#166
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From: Altadena, CA
Bikes: 2025 Ritte Esprit, 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2022 Trek Supercaliber
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
12-24-24 | 12:36 AM
#167
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From: Altadena, CA
Bikes: 2025 Ritte Esprit, 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2022 Trek Supercaliber
After a break from it for a little while, I’m enjoying being back in the single speed MTB game.
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
12-26-24 | 01:12 PM
#169
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Raleigh, NC
Bikes: 86 Tommasini, 86 Pinarello Tre Cimi, 76 Motobecane Grand Record, 76 Motobecane Grand Jubile, 09 Fuji Obey, Unknown German Track Bike, 1964 Tigra, 1972 Cortina Competition Pro
Dang, what did your friend do to that Omnium Crank?
2022 State Undefeated in Tie-dye with Omnium Crank
2022 State Undefeated in Tie-dye with Omnium Crank
12-27-24 | 03:08 PM
#171
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2024
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From: Philadelphia, PA
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my other fixed gear
my other (first) fixed gear, finally dressed up enough to show off! i was waiting on the bars (nitto b307), which i had to order from japan since theyre out of production. the newer mustache bars are too wide!
the frame has huge tire clearance which is cool, i have 700x35c tires on right now, and could probably clear a 50c no problem. notably, the bb is really low so im running 155mm cranks to avoid pedal strike. gearing is 44x15
12-27-24 | 07:39 PM
#172
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From: Altadena, CA
Bikes: 2025 Ritte Esprit, 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2022 Trek Supercaliber
30x21. It's limiting on flat terrain (12mph max), but my area it mostly climbing steep stuff, or coasting downhill. For the climbs, the gearing is very usable.
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
01-26-25 | 05:45 PM
#173
Temporary Sentient
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 471
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From: Usually on one of my bikes
Bikes: '93/'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak (MTB), 2021 Bear Bike Armata (Track), 2021 Schwinn Kedzie (SS)
Early 2025. CList pics of my newest project that I'm currently giving the Franken-treatment.
06-26-25 | 07:58 AM
#175
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From: Tinui, New Zealand
Bikes: 90s Fisher Celerity mtb, Reid 1x7 utility, Viva 45x18 fg, 93 Avanti rb, 70s pac-rim 46x17 ss
