Dear single speeders: Gimme' a brake!
09-10-07, 03:13 PM
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Pretty much just stoked
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On claiming "edge": This forum is about bikes. Send me a personal message if you wanna talk convictions. Someone just brought it up cause I have it listed on my profile.
Word.
09-10-07, 06:07 PM
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Pretty much just stoked
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09-11-07, 09:05 AM
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I'm 41, will be 42 this year, and use front and rear brakes on my fixie. In the four alleycats we've held here in the Rocket City, I've won the last two and came in second the first two. One reason is the brakes; I can haul @ss up to the stop signs/intersections and use my brakes to stop faster than the other guys.
When I think about it, I can't skid but when it's important to stop very quickly, I seem to skid like a pro. Using the brakes and trying to lock up the rear works well for me.
Brakes are good.
And now, here's a pic of our bike rack in front of the finish line pub:
that's my San Jose on the left.
When I think about it, I can't skid but when it's important to stop very quickly, I seem to skid like a pro. Using the brakes and trying to lock up the rear works well for me.
Brakes are good.
And now, here's a pic of our bike rack in front of the finish line pub:
that's my San Jose on the left.
09-11-07, 09:30 AM
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09-11-07, 09:48 AM
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