post your polo machine
 

I haven't got one, but I'd love to see what people have rigged up.

::Bump::

cross posted in the photos thread, but much like to OP, i'm interested in seeing what other people are running out there.

ze poloz bike:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/5...a6034dcd30.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/5...c14ee65b66.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/5...c7860726f8.jpg

so fugly... i know

but at least i won't mind throwing this one around eh?

~ t27

http://fixie-king.dk/coppermine/albu...l_DSC01374.JPG
http://fixie-king.dk/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=3

damn...

http://fixie-king.dk/coppermine/albu...l_DSC00299.JPG

i clicked the link and checked out the other shots of the court.
it looks small, but fun.

what are those boards? cement?
do they have any flex to them? I could just see me checking someone right over the edge.

i guess that would be funny tho, so,,, yeh

anyone else got a polo bike?

quick! mod this guy into a samurai showdown character.

word

feerwheel tarck bike 46x20
it's made the game a lotta fun for me

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/3812/polobikeyp2.jpg


http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/2499/chombspz7.jpg


photos by sashae and dittry cokie
luckily we gots lots of POLO coverage up in NYC!


so tink you gots a 650 up front?
tried it, thot it might lower things closer to the action, didnt like the turn radius or whatever

Well, at least I don't feel bad about using my 2002 Fuji Track as a beater, because you use a 2005(?) as a polo bike.

Nah it just looks like that in the photo.

It's squirrely enough as is... damn ... that would be crazy

The boards are cement and the only thing that flexes when hitting them is you, so we try not to. Small court perfect for 3 on 3. The boards makes the game a lot faster and more action packed and adds a little hockey tactics.

Question for all you polo players... don't mean to hijack, but I'm curious to know what gearing you use for polo. Something more, uh... spinny... I assume?

We need this in San Diego...

I run 40-19, but most others on our court just uses their everyday gearing, and consider my lower gearing cheating... No doubt its easier not at least on your knees with a lower gear.

PLayed for the first time yesterday in London most people rocked up with their No.1 bikes few spills but i think the beaters will make an appearance next time out

Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beatznb...7600236144302/

The above-posted polo bike is specifically geared at 38x18

This allows for quick acceleration and lazy skids, but the biggest advantage is standing still
when the ball rolls a few feet outside my arm's reach,
and especially if my cranks are in an akward position, it let's me get there first.

Consider this when trackstanding with 49X16 (my daily gearing): How quick are you off the start?

Anyways, the Ottawa players and even some of the Philly crew I saw at this year's ESPI had even smaller!
Closer to 30x20. It was rediculous but it definitely gave the rider an advantage.

If you're building a polo bike, it's an element you should not overlook.

/$.02

i read an article on bike polo in some hipster savvy fashion magazine while doing laundry today. LOL

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp3muiugly1qcfzjg.jpg

Boom. (And yes, it's a 700c in the back, 26" in the front.)

Look at Radball bikes. Those have tiny ratios for all the same reasons

Yeah, I'm not alone in Columbia in having a 32/22 (about 1.45) setup. Fixed players tend not to go that low of course. It seems having these low ratios offers a major advantage on tourney-sized courts. Seldom do I hit my top speed, but I like my ratio because it helps beat others to the ball.