Is there a name for this style of riding?
#28
But I suspect the trend will die before that happens. I feel what you're witnessing is the rollerblading of the aughts.
Prove me wrong, and show me some cool **** you can do on a track bike that you'd never pull off on a BMX. I'm not talking about backwards circles or leg-over-bar skids, but something big and ballsy.
#30
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yeah I heard that I had an old beater hmm what was it cant remember break up on landing and fall to pieces
#32
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My man lyledriver calls it 700CMX. Yes it's not the best choice to do freestyle BMX on a track bike but lots of fun in cycling comes from making do with a sub optimal setup. I have lots of fun riding my 700*28 road bike on trails for example. Passing mountain bikers on the climbs is pretty sweet. But I mean this subforum is all about making do with less bike than you'd have in the best case scenario, right?
#33
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yea what is up with supertight pants? i'm not judging or making any assumptions but I just want to know is it a claim or style? Is it comfy or even good for down below (since its bad for women not getting any air down there(like yeast infections), its def gotta be bad for a dude too, right?)? Not knocking it just curious? I may even give it a try one day just to try and get an understanding of it and keep myself from being an outsider to it (similar to how some folks think its crazy to ride a bike that doesn't allow you to stop pedaling)
#34
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yea its def cool looking at BMX style tricks on a fixed but it can't be good to the frame with long term usage. i'd say its prob best and safe to keep all wheels on the ground when doing tricks on a fixed, no in the air business if you want your bike to last a long time
* also seems there def is a limited # of tricks to be done on a fixed which will sooner or later just be boring to watch after a while (Carnival). Gimme some helmet-cam riding footage riding the waves of traffic and that's where its at for me.
* also seems there def is a limited # of tricks to be done on a fixed which will sooner or later just be boring to watch after a while (Carnival). Gimme some helmet-cam riding footage riding the waves of traffic and that's where its at for me.
#35
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hotdoggin' or dorkin'?
Word to traffic footage. Rippin' up traffic is more interesting than boosting off a bank to me.
Word to traffic footage. Rippin' up traffic is more interesting than boosting off a bank to me.
#37
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o yea i agree its def fun (most i could do is a simple bunnyhop and that thing where you lift the front wheel while seated in a no handed track stand, trying to get down a wheelie but to no success) but i favor riding more
#38
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Orange bike (Bean) rides around 75 inches, Tom on the rush hour is a bit lower.
Tom's wheels are bulletproof: Pauls laced 36 spokes to deep v's, still straight as an arrow.
Any other q's about their setups I have answers.
P.S. Don't front on ladypants. Much better than baggy shorts that catch on your saddle and handlebars doing that sort of ****, also no bunching.
Tom's wheels are bulletproof: Pauls laced 36 spokes to deep v's, still straight as an arrow.
Any other q's about their setups I have answers.
P.S. Don't front on ladypants. Much better than baggy shorts that catch on your saddle and handlebars doing that sort of ****, also no bunching.
#39
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Orange bike (Bean) rides around 75 inches, Tom on the rush hour is a bit lower.
Tom's wheels are bulletproof: Pauls laced 36 spokes to deep v's, still straight as an arrow.
Any other q's about their setups I have answers.
P.S. Don't front on ladypants. Much better than baggy shorts that catch on your saddle and handlebars doing that sort of ****, also no bunching.
Tom's wheels are bulletproof: Pauls laced 36 spokes to deep v's, still straight as an arrow.
Any other q's about their setups I have answers.
P.S. Don't front on ladypants. Much better than baggy shorts that catch on your saddle and handlebars doing that sort of ****, also no bunching.
i think i want to def try out lady pants now just to see what your talking about (what size would I be if ? wear a 34 in men?). the whole aspect of bunching not being a problem can be a perk but what about air space that's my ?
#40
HEY! hey I recognize these spots! I live somehwat near here! like, that big concrete bank is right next to this old toys-r-us and that little bank with a white chain fence is a carpet place next to a car dealership! wow that is cool i guess
I love it when i recognize things in videos
I love it when i recognize things in videos
#42
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Yeah it's right down Baltimore pike from me.
@Gyeswho: Some places do girls jeans in inch sizes and there are also tight jeans for guys by Lip Service and Dogpile aimed at the punk rock crowd (I.E. Coming in Black and White primarily). It's really all trial and error for sizing and takes some adjustment and getting used to once you've found the right size. Boxer briefs are also a good investment if you decide to take the plunge.
@Gyeswho: Some places do girls jeans in inch sizes and there are also tight jeans for guys by Lip Service and Dogpile aimed at the punk rock crowd (I.E. Coming in Black and White primarily). It's really all trial and error for sizing and takes some adjustment and getting used to once you've found the right size. Boxer briefs are also a good investment if you decide to take the plunge.
#43
#47
edit: and there's plenty of room to breathe if you buy MENS skinny pants. try it, you might like it, and lose a self righteous perspective on other subcultures in society. basically all gain
(sorry im just real sick of the 'tight pants lolz u r a faggorsz' mentality that can arise from similar talk)
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#49
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i think rider weight could play a role in it too right?
i think i want to def try out lady pants now just to see what your talking about (what size would I be if ? wear a 34 in men?). the whole aspect of bunching not being a problem can be a perk but what about air space that's my ?
i think i want to def try out lady pants now just to see what your talking about (what size would I be if ? wear a 34 in men?). the whole aspect of bunching not being a problem can be a perk but what about air space that's my ?
#50
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If they ride with risers there isn't really any point to using a fixed-gear track bicycle over a BMX bike.
They should do drop-bar specific tricks! Wee!
They should do drop-bar specific tricks! Wee!



