should i feel like less of a cyclist?
06-28-07, 11:11 PM
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should i feel like less of a cyclist?
I ride fixed and i don't skid, rarely do track stands, and i don't use clips. my bars are from an old schwinn 3 speed cruiser, my frame is almost garbage, I have 27 inch wheels with crappy kenda tires, and my seat is super plush gel loaded and not 'lightweight' in the least sense. haHA!
06-28-07, 11:12 PM
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heck at least you are riding a bike! Kudos to you
06-28-07, 11:29 PM
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haha i have a brake. I just registered and i guess i just felt like commenting about how my ride isn't exactly conventional and 'hip'. i'll stick a picture on here sometime.
06-28-07, 11:31 PM
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but you're riding a bike. isnt that what its all about? who cares what it is. have fun.
06-28-07, 11:33 PM
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what.
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"cyclist(noun)-a person who rides or travels by bicycle, motorcycle, etc."
i think you're probably enough of a cyclist.
don't let bikeweenies and such get to you.
i think you're probably enough of a cyclist.
don't let bikeweenies and such get to you.
06-28-07, 11:43 PM
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some new kind of kick
ride and have fun. get cages if you ever lose the brake--or just keep
the brake.
the brake.
06-28-07, 11:45 PM
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you need a 300 million dollar bike to qualify for cyclist status. sorry.
06-28-07, 11:54 PM
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It all depends on how you define a cyclist. I would argue to say you are probably more "cyclist" than most weekend warrior. That is if you use you bike for transpotation and recreation.
06-29-07, 12:08 AM
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Someone will always have a better seat.
Someone will always have a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Someone will always have better bars, too.
No one will feel the way you feel when you're jammin'
Enjoy.
Someone will always have a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Someone will always have better bars, too.
No one will feel the way you feel when you're jammin'
Enjoy.
06-29-07, 04:59 AM
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In my book you're a lot cooler than some.
You're cooler than me too.
You're cooler than me too.
06-29-07, 07:44 AM
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Hey- I ride fixed with a front disc brake, I track stand ok, and Ive never even tried to skid.
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06-29-07, 08:38 AM
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06-29-07, 08:46 AM
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i like bikes.
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you're a cyclist if you like riding your bike. enjoy the **** out of it.
06-29-07, 08:47 AM
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i like bikes.
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Originally Posted by jotog
Someone will always have a better seat.
Someone will always have a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Someone will always have better bars, too.
No one will feel the way you feel when you're jammin'
Enjoy.
Someone will always have a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Someone will always have better bars, too.
No one will feel the way you feel when you're jammin'
Enjoy.
06-29-07, 09:40 AM
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Riding a fixed-gear without some sort of foot-retention device, even with a brake, is dangerous and irresponsible. Please at least get some clips and straps.