wazzup with FGG
09-12-05 | 01:16 PM
#76
Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Ugly is subjective.
Quality is objective.
Trendy is irrelevant.
Blindly rejecting things because they are "trendy" is no better than blindly embracing things because they are "trendy"
Quality is objective.
Trendy is irrelevant.
Blindly rejecting things because they are "trendy" is no better than blindly embracing things because they are "trendy"
They're a fine rim.
I think they're ugly.
Why are we typing like Ken Cox?
Push out the jive, bring in the love.
09-12-05 | 01:50 PM
#77
King Among Runaways
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,215
Likes: 1
From: MKE
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by mcatano
Recognizing that something is trendy isn't the same as rejecting it.
I didn't mean to direct that specifically at you or your comment.
I meant it more as a general sentiment.
09-12-05 | 03:22 PM
#78
best-dressed mess
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: SF -> BK
Bikes: 2 Unicycles duct taped together
Originally Posted by turd
straight lines are for suckers. doesn't this one below to a BF'er?
FGG # 2,363 : https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/Gnatthew.htm
FGG # 2,363 : https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/Gnatthew.htm
09-13-05 | 07:40 AM
#79
...leaving skid marks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 0
From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
so here's the fgg bike of note for today.. wish i had shocks & no hoseclamped seatposts!
FGG # 2,373 : https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/HuwGwilliam.htm
FGG # 2,373 : https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/HuwGwilliam.htm
Hi. Who would've thought Bike porn could become so popular? Hehe I can't miss a day. Thanks for putting the time in to fill everyone's insatialable appetite for it... (Paypal donation should be in motion)
Here's my 1975 Raleigh Twenty; Picked it up in lime green metallic stock condition about a year ago after seeing a few including Cheg and Sheldon's.
Spent a while picking up parts to turn it into my daily commuter with a 7 speed SRAM hub; I've just taken the plunge to go fixed after a while of humming and ha-ing. The idea is I can easy switch back to my 7-speed with a quick change of the whole wheel and chain. Hence the strnage position of the switch-box, detached rear brakes and preponderance of cables. Here's to flexibility! (even if it doesn't look as slick as it might totally stripped).
Running 54t -> 14t (72.1 inches) on 406 bmx wheels with Slick Continental Grand Prix it can't half go fast. Good job the brakes are good haha... Hi to all the other Fixed Twenties! Nice one I'll shut up now Huw
huw(a)littlepixel.info
Parts list: Original 20 Frame Original Handlebars 2x 406 BMX Black Alloy Rims 2x 405 1 1/8" Continental Grand Prix tyres Shimano Deore V-Brakes front and rear. Chilli Works Suspension fork (cheap and cheerful) Tange headset Kalloy Adjustable Stem Cane Creek bar-ends Shimano UN-72 Bottom Bracket, held in with Phil Wood rings Shimano Tiagra Cranks with 54t Stronglight chainring Shimano Dura Ace 14t track cog spun onto BMX flipflop hub and glued Shimano SPD clipless pedals SRAM gold link bmx chain
Here's my 1975 Raleigh Twenty; Picked it up in lime green metallic stock condition about a year ago after seeing a few including Cheg and Sheldon's.
Spent a while picking up parts to turn it into my daily commuter with a 7 speed SRAM hub; I've just taken the plunge to go fixed after a while of humming and ha-ing. The idea is I can easy switch back to my 7-speed with a quick change of the whole wheel and chain. Hence the strnage position of the switch-box, detached rear brakes and preponderance of cables. Here's to flexibility! (even if it doesn't look as slick as it might totally stripped).
Running 54t -> 14t (72.1 inches) on 406 bmx wheels with Slick Continental Grand Prix it can't half go fast. Good job the brakes are good haha... Hi to all the other Fixed Twenties! Nice one I'll shut up now Huw
huw(a)littlepixel.infoParts list: Original 20 Frame Original Handlebars 2x 406 BMX Black Alloy Rims 2x 405 1 1/8" Continental Grand Prix tyres Shimano Deore V-Brakes front and rear. Chilli Works Suspension fork (cheap and cheerful) Tange headset Kalloy Adjustable Stem Cane Creek bar-ends Shimano UN-72 Bottom Bracket, held in with Phil Wood rings Shimano Tiagra Cranks with 54t Stronglight chainring Shimano Dura Ace 14t track cog spun onto BMX flipflop hub and glued Shimano SPD clipless pedals SRAM gold link bmx chain
09-13-05 | 09:51 AM
#80
Gone, but not forgotten
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100
I can't imagine why I read this whole thread. Thanks for being a superstar as always turd! You would probably make an excellent kindergarten teacher.
09-15-05 | 10:47 AM
#81
...leaving skid marks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 0
From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
here are some recent beauties on FGG:
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/SimonSmythe.htm (whooosh!)
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/RandyGoodman.htm
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sep...4meThiriet.htm
some others of note:
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/CosmoCatalano.htm (carbon + fiberglass patch!)
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sep...kangasTopi.htm (what's going on w/ the ends?)
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/aug/SimonSmythe.htm (whooosh!)
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/RandyGoodman.htm
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sep...4meThiriet.htm
some others of note:
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/CosmoCatalano.htm (carbon + fiberglass patch!)
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sep...kangasTopi.htm (what's going on w/ the ends?)
09-15-05 | 12:05 PM
#82
loves living in the city.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 891
Likes: 0
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/RandyGoodman.htm
I used to have the red version of that bike. It was too small and had to be sold
You can't tell from the picture, but the paint is metallic and there's chrome underneath. The decals are made of reflective material. So pretty.
I used to have the red version of that bike. It was too small and had to be sold
You can't tell from the picture, but the paint is metallic and there's chrome underneath. The decals are made of reflective material. So pretty.
09-15-05 | 12:18 PM
#83
King Among Runaways
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,215
Likes: 1
From: MKE
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by Ira in Chi
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/sept/RandyGoodman.htm
I used to have the red version of that bike. It was too small and had to be sold You can't tell from the picture, but the paint is metallic and there's chrome underneath. The decals are made of reflective material. So pretty.
I used to have the red version of that bike. It was too small and had to be sold
You can't tell from the picture, but the paint is metallic and there's chrome underneath. The decals are made of reflective material. So pretty.
09-16-05 | 07:30 AM
#84
jack of one or two trades
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,640
Likes: 0
From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
Today's FGG Highlight:
Paconi track frame with BMX drivetrain: Glorious clash of cultures.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...yxomatosis.htm
Paconi track frame with BMX drivetrain: Glorious clash of cultures.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...yxomatosis.htm
09-16-05 | 10:13 AM
#86
The King of Town
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Bikes: Haro Backtrail 20" (MISSING), Fuji Berkeley fixie, Huffy cruisercommuterdeathmobile
I was kind of wondering what the point is of that chain. I'd love it for sprocket grinding, but I'm not about to do that on a road bike. The weak point of chains always seems to be the pins anyway - I've had them come out and leave me stranded.
