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09-28-06 | 07:44 AM

Marty w

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From: San Diego

Father of Fixed Gear

I collect a ride all kinds of bikes. But this is one of my favorites, this photo was taken at a lighthouse celebration that they had here in San Diego. And yes it is a Fixie, it just does'nt have a chain

09-28-06 | 07:46 AM

turd

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From: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)

Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)

beautiful photo.. yay, pennyfarthings!

09-28-06 | 07:52 AM

rodny71

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i've never seen someone mount one of those things. And the truing stand for that front wheel must be huge!

09-28-06 | 07:52 AM

Smorgasgeorge

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From: West Philly

He's totally riding that pursuit bike backwards.

09-28-06 | 08:07 AM

lymbzero

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smorgasgeorge

He's totally riding that pursuit bike backwards.

HAHAH!!!

09-28-06 | 08:13 AM

dustinlikewhat

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From: Bodymore, Murderland

Bikes: Surly Instigator '02, Schwinn Traveler fixed conversion, '02 Fuji Track

can someone photoshop him giving a double middle finger?

09-28-06 | 08:16 AM

jfmckenna

Tiocfáidh ár Lá

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From: The edge of b#

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Does it have clips and straps or is it clipless

09-28-06 | 08:22 AM

dustinlikewhat

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From: Bodymore, Murderland

Bikes: Surly Instigator '02, Schwinn Traveler fixed conversion, '02 Fuji Track

that bike would be cooler if it had deep-v's

09-28-06 | 08:43 AM

abeyance

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https://www.tallbike.com/tall/index.html

the owner is trying to get them for sale in the US for under 600. When he gets them, I'm getting one. Not wearing that outfit though.

09-28-06 | 09:08 AM

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Sammyboy

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From: Southampton, UK

Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.

I have got to get one of those.

09-28-06 | 09:11 AM

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No_Minkah

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From: The City that Works

Screw the bike, I only want the outfit.

09-28-06 | 09:59 AM

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freebird

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From: trout fishing in america

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Quote:

Originally Posted by abeyance

[url]Not wearing that outfit though.

Actually, I think there's some sort of ordinance about that.
Although, it would be great to rock it with the pants rolled up, Che hat, NY lock around your waist. Be all "What...?"

09-28-06 | 10:06 AM

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Aeroplane

jack of one or two trades

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From: Suburbia, CT

Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB

Somebody stole one from a bike shop in New Haven. The shop-owner rode it in the parade there. It was dope. Stealing it is not.

09-28-06 | 10:08 AM

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Mr. Samsa

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From: san diego, CA

Bikes: schwinn / converted fixed gear, Bianchi Pista , Miyata 10 speed( build up) and Giordana track bicycle(campy components included)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty w

Where was this?? at point loma or something??
AND....go to CM this Friday in Balboa Park !!!
comeon more people to CM = more fun!

09-28-06 | 10:08 AM

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Re-Cycle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by abeyance

https://www.tallbike.com/tall/index.html

the owner is trying to get them for sale in the US for under 600. When he gets them, I'm getting one. Not wearing that outfit though.

I've been on that waiting list for to dam long now.

09-28-06 | 11:05 AM

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sivat

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From: Long Beach, CA

Bikes: Bianchi Advantage Fixed Conversion; Specialized Stumpjumper FS Hardtail

I've seen someone get on one. They have a little step on the "downtube (?)" and you start it like a scooter. Grab the handlebars, one foot on the step, push a couple of times then swing up onto the seat.

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Sintesi Conversion Serotta Track

09-28-06 | 11:15 AM

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dutret

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From: GA

no gears != fixed gear.

There was on at a bike shop around here about a year ago for under $600.

09-28-06 | 12:06 PM

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xthugmurderx

poser/hipster/whatever

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From: milwaukee, philly, and back, minneapolis in july

Bikes: d/a allez -trek t1

no gears != fixed gear.

not true, but it's cool. i know what you meant!

09-28-06 | 12:11 PM

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babychris

sharkfin.

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From: philllaaaaay.

Bikes: davidson track. landshark

skidding must be a b!tch on that thing.

09-28-06 | 12:12 PM

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ryand

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From: washington dc

Bikes: IRO Angus 53, Marinoni Special 54, LMNO Custom Road Bike, Guerciotti TT, Late 60s Bottechia Road, Univega Via Montega beater/polo/rain bike.

direct drive. i mean, its the same type of idea, but lets all promise we wont argue about that and just talk about how ****ing awesome that bike is.

09-28-06 | 12:22 PM

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babychris

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From: philllaaaaay.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ryand

direct drive. i mean, its the same type of idea, but lets all promise we wont argue about that and just talk about how ****ing awesome that bike is.

didnt you want to build one of those?

09-28-06 | 12:29 PM

#22

Aeroplane

jack of one or two trades

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From: Suburbia, CT

Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB

Really, it's just a unicycle with a cheater-wheel on it.

09-28-06 | 12:30 PM

#23

ryand

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From: washington dc

Bikes: IRO Angus 53, Marinoni Special 54, LMNO Custom Road Bike, Guerciotti TT, Late 60s Bottechia Road, Univega Via Montega beater/polo/rain bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by babychris

didnt you want to build one of those?

still do. but i have no idea where to start.

09-28-06 | 12:32 PM

#24

babychris

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From: philllaaaaay.

Bikes: davidson track. landshark

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryand

still do. but i have no idea where to start.

time machine.

09-28-06 | 12:46 PM

#25

ryand

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From: washington dc

Bikes: IRO Angus 53, Marinoni Special 54, LMNO Custom Road Bike, Guerciotti TT, Late 60s Bottechia Road, Univega Via Montega beater/polo/rain bike.

ask baldy about a time machine some day. its a good story.

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