How does the Rush Hour compare to the Madison? I like the looks of the Madison a lot more.

probably very similar. if the madison had been out a year ago, i probably would have went with that. did you also see that the madison's fork is all chrome? (you just need to strip the paint)

Eh, I like the white.

the white car is my little brother's e28 (535is)
i am a huge fan of all 80's bmws but the e30's especially
unfortunately as you know, or are soon going to find out, they are a ***** to work on and parts are expensive

Iv had the same issues with mine as everyone else. Rode it for six days and the rear hub stripped. Im currently waiting on a new rear wheel. The clear coat is certainly sub-par; couple chips here and there. Other than that, the bike is wonderful. I have had no regrets, the ride is perfect.
http://www.bikeforums.net//img.photo...g?t=1178357223

I was outside last night practicing skidding on the Rush Hour for the first time, and I started to feel some slippage in the rear hub. This morning, riding to work, I had a few more slips, so I took it to my LBS, and had everything all tightened up. A few metal filings, but I didn't strip the hub completely. IF YOU HAVE A RUSH HOUR, GET YOUR LOCKRING TIGHTENED.

once you have the cog and lockring on there nice and tight DON"T PUT A NEW ONE ON!
just switch out the chainring if you want to adjust your gearing

I believe I have made the decision to buy a new Rush Hour at my LBS. I can pick it up for 450. It is an 07 model as well. I am going to finance it though. My lady frowned when I said I was buying a new bike, especially because we have a wedding to pay for in 2 months. So the financing will even out the expense over time. I cant wait to get it though.

nothing but good so far. Heres a review by dirtragmag
http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/arti...=stuff_reviews

and heres a picture of my ride
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0/IMG_1478.jpg

Ok, after reading that last review by dirtragmag, I got the impression that the Rush Hour has a slight track geometry. Is it a track geometry or a more road geometry? I am almost sold on this bike. I may buy it tomorrow.

I think it's a compromise between track and road geometry. I don't think it is quite as tight as a true track frame, but it is quick handling (but not twitchy). Take it for a spin. Then decide. I love the handling.

you're gonna finance a $450 purchase????
you need a better job

stfu griffin

haha. seriously though i have a ****ty retail job, but if i was going to buy a bike i would save up for a month and drink less beer. voila $450

i really like the frame and the geometry a lot. i got an 06 model and yea my rear hub did strip but i built up a new wheelset...i didnt like the stock crank due to the fact that they were 175 crank arms and they had a lot of flex...i replaced my fork with a carbon fork which lightened the bike up a lot and smoothed it out even more on the street..i stuck with the same rake on the fork so the handling is pretty much the same as before...basically the only thing i have left of my rush hour is my frame..but i do love the frame a lot..the stock components are good but i guess it just came down to personal preference with me and just like stated before make sure u get ur lock ring tightened..

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...d/IMG_4537.jpg

does the rush hour have fender and/or rack mounts?

No to both. But take a look at the Raleigh One Way. It has stock fenders and rack mounts.

my lbs has the rush hour going for $400 -- so it's kinda my main focus for a new fg/ss too.

now i'd like to think that i'm a pretty decent welder, how hard would it be to add my own fender eyelets?

search for hks raceblades
they are fenders that go on without mounts, not as effective as standard fenders but the do ok

Well, you gotta understand my situation. My girl has restrictions when it comes to bikes. One, I cant have more than three at a time. Two, my bikes cant take away from sex. Three, my bikes can not even make a mark on the checkbook. So if I finance the bike, I will have some super low payments which over time will be the same, but wont hurt us at all in the mean time. Other than that, she isnt too picky :)

Have you ever tried to explain to your woman the mathematical concept of B=n+1? B is the ideal number of bikes one should have, and n is the number one currently has.

I love the simple equations the best...

rush hour.
 

Well after 2 weeks my bike finally came in. I put about 5 miles on it tonight just running around the neighborhood and down to the local coffee shop. I love the bike, it's definitely geared to be a great commuter and not so much a great track bike. We have a velodrome... i mean mellowdrome here in asheville. It was an old race track that was converted to a velodrome but doesnt have such steep banks. I wanna start riding there so i might have to re-gear, but i totally love the bike. Here is a quick photo i snapped tonight.

That white paint scheme looks awesome! Makes me want to strip and paint mine some non-stock color.
What paint method did you use?
(Looks like I've got a winter project lined up). :)

i think most people, myself especially, would say that it is the exact opposite

When i get any speed my legs are movin so fast it's crazy. I tackled a few hills and was suprised at how easy it was to climb. I cant explain. Maybe i'm a freak or something. i can live with that.