For the cheap fixed gear haters:
01-14-07, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by schwinn
I've been riding it for about a week and I think I'm in love. 
01-14-07, 04:52 PM
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that was pretty much my reaction with my fuji track (same as the hour). having a cheap conversion with incredibly slack angles was making me steer away from my fixed and i was spending time on the cross bike instead.
bought a fuji track and was unable to stop riding it all that night until a sketchy descent caused me to strip the rather junky hub. now i'm rocking a surly in the rear and the love continues
bought a fuji track and was unable to stop riding it all that night until a sketchy descent caused me to strip the rather junky hub. now i'm rocking a surly in the rear and the love continues
01-14-07, 05:18 PM
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the nice thing about a cheap bike:
it is just as fast as a Keirin bike or Pista Concept in the street. The only difference is the passion of the rider.
it is just as fast as a Keirin bike or Pista Concept in the street. The only difference is the passion of the rider.
01-14-07, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
the nice thing about a cheap bike:
it is just as fast as a Keirin bike or Pista Concept in the street. The only difference is the passion of the rider.
it is just as fast as a Keirin bike or Pista Concept in the street. The only difference is the passion of the rider.
He rides a $9000 Corima on Mavic IO, and says it's just as fast as his old beater bike on the track.
Track bike efficency is about 90% mental, 9% aerodynamics, and 1% bull****.
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01-14-07, 05:26 PM
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ewwhite is a stellar individual.
I am thankful for his in-person input and getting me into a training program at the velo.
I am thankful for his in-person input and getting me into a training program at the velo.
01-14-07, 05:38 PM
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nice looking ride. congrats. i just got the sputnik and it blows away the 2 other conversions i built to see if i should buy a fixed
01-14-07, 06:05 PM
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Cheap? Thats not a cheap fixed gear! This is one. Heh, its so flexy they fender mounts scrape while mashing, but I could pretty much blow it up and it'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by Nouia
The hour? Looks pretty hot, love the red. Mind if I ask what size (looks like 56?) and how tall you are?
Thanks for the compliments guys. The size is a 58 and I'm around 6 feet tall. My Bianchi road bike is a 61 and fits good, maybe a biiiiit too big, so this frame feels just right. I love the geometry, its really responsive and a blast to ride.
01-14-07, 06:09 PM
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all good bikes, but if anyone else wants to post pictures of his/her bike, please do so here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=30639
thanks!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=30639
thanks!
01-14-07, 07:02 PM
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Nothing wrong with cheap, As long as it gets you out there!
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I just got the gray windsor a few days ago...and went for a short ride with some rolling hills...30 mins later I knew the bike is due brakes...the front brake is on and the rear would be ready if I was down with zip tie cable guides...
The wheels needed a small true and I sub-ed the quil for a cheap forte one I got for 12 bucks...
no need to cover up the decals for me...f-m if they hate..
The wheels needed a small true and I sub-ed the quil for a cheap forte one I got for 12 bucks...
no need to cover up the decals for me...f-m if they hate..
01-14-07, 08:18 PM
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I love my 'hour'... close to the best 300 bucks I've ever spent 
. Seriously, it's my commuter/grocery getter/around town bike and it's a blast.
BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
. Seriously, it's my commuter/grocery getter/around town bike and it's a blast. BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
01-14-07, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jwind
I love my 'hour'... close to the best 300 bucks I've ever spent . Seriously, it's my commuter/grocery getter/around town bike and it's a blast.
BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
. Seriously, it's my commuter/grocery getter/around town bike and it's a blast. BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
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01-14-07, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jwind
BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
No harm and no offense intended.
Originally Posted by Grampy™
It goes against everything the Mods hold holy.
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PS> the only holy thing I held today is a (now empty) bottle of "Trois Pistoles."
01-14-07, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
PS> the only holy thing I held today is a (now empty) bottle of "Trois Pistoles."
Anyway, I like my hookers cheap,and my bikes expensive. But that's just me. I want to ride to the free clinic in style.
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01-14-07, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
another one of these? yeah, I live for the "us vs. them" mentality. Hopefully, this is a joke. Otherwise, I am not sure why you have the idea that Mods are here to make your life difficult. PM me if something is bugging you - I'll see what I can do to help.
Thanks~
Thanks~
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01-14-07, 09:34 PM
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just hard to get a read on people around here. kind of says what I am used to encountering (in the past at least).
joke away - I have my beer
joke away - I have my beer
01-14-07, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jwind
BTW 165, what's wrong with posting pics of their bikes?
01-14-07, 10:49 PM
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Yea that black tape isn't working...I'd steal it.
01-14-07, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
nothing at all - there is a thread for bike pics that people check regularly. I am stoked to see more bikes, trust me. But why not use the thread that exists already? The OP's post is great - I couldnt agree more. Just didn't want a second thread of bike pics.
No harm and no offense intended.
another one of these? yeah, I live for the "us vs. them" mentality. Hopefully, this is a joke. Otherwise, I am not sure why you have the idea that Mods are here to make your life difficult. PM me if something is bugging you - I'll see what I can do to help.
Thanks~
PS> the only holy thing I held today is a (now empty) bottle of "Trois Pistoles."
No harm and no offense intended.
another one of these? yeah, I live for the "us vs. them" mentality. Hopefully, this is a joke. Otherwise, I am not sure why you have the idea that Mods are here to make your life difficult. PM me if something is bugging you - I'll see what I can do to help.
Thanks~
PS> the only holy thing I held today is a (now empty) bottle of "Trois Pistoles."
You get one bike pic and then 6 pages of comments and back and forth. I'd really like to see a thread of JUST pics. Mis dos centavos
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