wazzup with FGG
08-31-05 | 09:00 PM
#27
www.onecycles.com
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From: Western Slope, CO
Originally Posted by chrisgraham81
dude, bikes for tall people just look stupid. Im glad im under 6 foot
08-31-05 | 09:02 PM
#28
a long head tube is sexiest on a unicorn
*snicker
/runs
*snicker
/runs
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08-31-05 | 09:04 PM
#29
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From: Western Slope, CO
Originally Posted by Schiek
Calm down, Napoleon.
They're mad b/c I rock out in front at the concert, Their girlfriend can always find me in a bar, I can dunk, this could go on forever. I can probably beat them up!
09-01-05 | 06:35 AM
#30
Originally Posted by cicadashell
saying a bike has to be close to cool before it can be on the FGG is like saying you have to have an idea that is close to intelligent before you can start a thread in bikeforums.
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This is Africa, 1943. War spits out its violence overhead and the sandy graveyard swallows it up. Her name is King Nine, B-25, medium bomber, Twelfth Air Force. On a hot, still morning she took off from Tunisia to bomb the southern tip of Italy. An errant piece of flak tore a hole in a wing tank and, like a wounded bird, this is where she landed, not to return on this day, or any other day.
This is Africa, 1943. War spits out its violence overhead and the sandy graveyard swallows it up. Her name is King Nine, B-25, medium bomber, Twelfth Air Force. On a hot, still morning she took off from Tunisia to bomb the southern tip of Italy. An errant piece of flak tore a hole in a wing tank and, like a wounded bird, this is where she landed, not to return on this day, or any other day.
09-01-05 | 07:58 AM
#31
...leaving skid marks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
in an effort to turn this thread around, imma highlight the really awesome FGG entries! here's one for today:
FGG #2337: https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/Jeff.htm
My Swiftfolder Fixed Gear was built with the help of Peter at Swiftfolder of New York City. I waited a bit to be in on the first batch of aluminum frames, and it was well worth the wait. The bike weighs in under 20 lbs. and handles like a dream. The bike has Phil Wood hubs and bottom bracket, a Sugino 75 crankset with a 49 tooth ring. A 15 tooth fixed cog on one side, and a 14 tooth fixed cog on the other. A gear change can be achieved with a simple flip of the rear wheel. The chain length handles either cog. This bike is a simple, and beautiful piece of functional artwork.
Jeffrey Sugerman from Cleveland, Ohio | jlsug@ameritech.net
(pulled images off to save dennis' bandwidth. i urge future posters to do same.)
FGG #2337: https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/Jeff.htm
My Swiftfolder Fixed Gear was built with the help of Peter at Swiftfolder of New York City. I waited a bit to be in on the first batch of aluminum frames, and it was well worth the wait. The bike weighs in under 20 lbs. and handles like a dream. The bike has Phil Wood hubs and bottom bracket, a Sugino 75 crankset with a 49 tooth ring. A 15 tooth fixed cog on one side, and a 14 tooth fixed cog on the other. A gear change can be achieved with a simple flip of the rear wheel. The chain length handles either cog. This bike is a simple, and beautiful piece of functional artwork.
Jeffrey Sugerman from Cleveland, Ohio | jlsug@ameritech.net
(pulled images off to save dennis' bandwidth. i urge future posters to do same.)
Last edited by turd; 09-01-05 at 08:05 AM.
09-01-05 | 08:04 AM
#32
Yay!11! I has!!!1
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Eastcoast
Bikes: Cocaine the white stallion, Custom Witcomb pista, (Being restored) 80's Pogliaghi Track, (destroyed) RAP Round Breeze NJS, Cannondale Jekyll 900, 84/5 Pinarello Montello (all italian)
that is frickin sweet
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Bloodstains, speed kills, fast bikes, cheap thrills, French girls, fine wine...
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09-01-05 | 09:22 AM
#33
The King of Town
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Richmond, VA
Bikes: Haro Backtrail 20" (MISSING), Fuji Berkeley fixie, Huffy cruisercommuterdeathmobile
Hey, I like the crappy conversions, FG touring bikes, primitive cavemancycles, and one-off frankenbikes. It lets me know what other people are doing and gives me ideas for my own ride.
What do I care if yet another hipster with some disposable income has a brand-new OMFG HOTT KEIRIN TRACK CYCLE RACING ITALIAN RARE JAPANESE NJS bike? Admit it, most look pretty similar anyway, and they're out of my league.
Just sayin'.
What do I care if yet another hipster with some disposable income has a brand-new OMFG HOTT KEIRIN TRACK CYCLE RACING ITALIAN RARE JAPANESE NJS bike? Admit it, most look pretty similar anyway, and they're out of my league.
Just sayin'.
09-01-05 | 10:32 AM
#36
Originally Posted by bostontrevor
Whoa, calm down, Hulk. It's just a statement of aesthetic preference for certain proportions.
09-01-05 | 10:41 AM
#38
Originally Posted by jim-bob
Next you'll be saying that trees have feelings.
09-01-05 | 10:42 AM
#39
Retrogrouch in Training
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,484
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From: Knee-deep in the day-to-day
Originally Posted by Schiek
No, it was an inflammatory statement. Tall people have feelings too, you know.
09-01-05 | 10:44 AM
#40
Originally Posted by bostontrevor
And short people have no reason to live, so where does that leave us now?
09-01-05 | 10:50 AM
#41
King Among Runaways
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,215
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From: MKE
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
So, us tall people shouldn't ride because it offends your (skewed) senses? You are a moron, first class.
09-01-05 | 12:27 PM
#46
like, really sloppy
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: calipornia
i agree with fgg being boring now.. sorry...you can only look at so many so-so conversions when there is so much more to see out there.... i wish someone constantly posted the highlights..
fgg question: do you have to pay the 5 bucks? i sent a picture of a mint 80s track bike... 5 pictures actually ..all fine quality and withen size limits... and ended up with one picture that somehow is the worst quality pic on that site...but i didnt pay the 5 bucks.. oh well
and on tall bikes... i dont like them either.. another sorry.. but im short.. and i like my bikes... so i think thats why i like short bikes.. im sure if i was tall id think short bikes looked stupid..
fgg question: do you have to pay the 5 bucks? i sent a picture of a mint 80s track bike... 5 pictures actually ..all fine quality and withen size limits... and ended up with one picture that somehow is the worst quality pic on that site...but i didnt pay the 5 bucks.. oh well
and on tall bikes... i dont like them either.. another sorry.. but im short.. and i like my bikes... so i think thats why i like short bikes.. im sure if i was tall id think short bikes looked stupid..
09-01-05 | 01:52 PM
#49
brain damaged bovine
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 625
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From: back on the dental floss ranch, wielding zircon encrusted tweezers
Bikes: Schwinn wrecked ol' Probe 1x2, 84 Bianchi Limited,Raleigh 20 folder,,Redline Conquest Pro,71-73 Gitane TdF,Gitane Grand Sport de Luxe,78 Raleigh Super Course
Originally Posted by Makoa
I remember when there were just a few hundred bikes on FGG and people just looked at them without whining. Those were the days...
I generally like 'em all, but have a special affection for the convergence, especially the old bungled and botched ones. I'll be submitting my latest tall-framed old frenchie soon, look forward to dodging the pooh flung from the monkey cages. Hey, that'ld be a great name for a rock band, Flinging Pooh.
09-01-05 | 02:38 PM
#50
Senior Member
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From: Manchester, UK
Originally Posted by *new*guy
and bikes for short people look so cute... like little toys.
