Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
Reload this Page >

Inexpensive Fixie

Search
Notices
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

Inexpensive Fixie

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-08 | 06:19 AM
  #26  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: NYC
what kind of soup for everyone?

this guy must be loaded.. i hope its chicken.. or chili! but chili isnt really soup..
ebawho is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 10:06 AM
  #27  
Build your own's Avatar
%#&*#%>?%
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
From: Mass

Bikes: Pake,Shogun,Nishiki,Motobecane

Originally Posted by xiaodidi
"Rainy" called for fat tires, fenders, and waterproof panniers in my book, but maybe the OP is on to something... I'll try some threadless 23s, a single brake, and some tapeless bars next time it pours.

Note to Self: Load up on pintos prior to storm for the "fart around".
I've ridden my threadless 25s in plenty of rain and they acually work really nice since they don't suck the water off the road so no skunkstrip or drenched feet.Only wiped out once an steel grate because i wasn't paying attention.
Build your own is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 10:13 AM
  #28  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ebawho
what kind of soup for everyone?

this guy must be loaded.. i hope its chicken.. or chili! but chili isnt really soup..
chili is chili
dusted is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 10:16 AM
  #29  
Charlesbian's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
if this is your first fixie, id say start out low, like kilo tt low, then save that extra money until you know better what you want from a bike (like 6+ months later)


people like different things about different bikes, so you dont want to make a 12 hundred $ purchase then regret it.
Charlesbian is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 10:34 AM
  #30  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
you were probably looking at a langster pro or some thing like that. no doubt a decent bike but don't get a langster if you want a part of his dialogue.

for your budget you should probably look into a Bianchi Pista Concept. it is the ultimate fart around town in the rain bike. it is aluminum, often comes in celeste, and has terrific street credibility. You may have to get another fork for a front brake drilling, but maybe you can just trade one off one of your other bikes.
do it.
thenewblk is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 12:52 PM
  #31  
ProFail's Avatar
Thread Starter
Generic Title
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,927
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina

Bikes: 2008 Trek Fuel EX7, 2007 Trek 1600, 2007 Eastern Warthog

Originally Posted by Ziemas
How do you find track geometry more comfortable than road geometry when riding on the road?
More pressure on my hands, but my back is more comfortable and there's less pressure on my ankles.


By fart around town, I mean "ride a lot".
__________________
Generic Joke
ProFail is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 05:19 PM
  #32  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
its all about the raleigh one way!! no joke
carbonjockey is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 05:33 PM
  #33  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Originally Posted by dusted
chili is chili
yeah, but i was jsut really in the mood for chili and wanted to bring this into thread somehow..

lets discuss soup... or chilli..
ebawho is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-08 | 11:59 PM
  #34  
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10,082
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by ProFail
More pressure on my hands, but my back is more comfortable and there's less pressure on my ankles.


By fart around town, I mean "ride a lot".
???
Cyclist0383 is offline  
Reply
Old 03-23-08 | 06:54 PM
  #35  
ProFail's Avatar
Thread Starter
Generic Title
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,927
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina

Bikes: 2008 Trek Fuel EX7, 2007 Trek 1600, 2007 Eastern Warthog

Originally Posted by Ziemas
???
Hard to explain.
__________________
Generic Joke
ProFail is offline  
Reply
Old 03-23-08 | 07:16 PM
  #36  
NitroPye
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by ProFail
Hard to explain.
I think I understand. Track bikes are cool, and your ankles feel better when they are trendy?

Last edited by NitroPye; 03-23-08 at 07:22 PM.
 
Reply
Old 03-23-08 | 07:18 PM
  #37  
diff_lock2's Avatar
Senior_Member2
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,694
Likes: 0
From: Finlando NOT: Orlando, Fl

Bikes: Beater + Nishiki Bigfoot X-29

Maybe his ankles are located on his ass.
diff_lock2 is offline  
Reply
Old 03-23-08 | 08:04 PM
  #38  
frankstoneline's Avatar
stay free.
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,557
Likes: 0
From: Ellensburg, WA

Bikes: EAI Bare Knuckle, 1980's Ross Signature 292s 12 speed

Originally Posted by ebawho
yeah, but i was jsut really in the mood for chili and wanted to bring this into thread somehow..

lets discuss soup... or chilli..
I'm eating vegetarian chilli right now, and watching CSI. Its CSI sunday, everyone should look into their favorite soup/chilli and CSI. Get back to me.

Edit: Oh, and please please dont buy a langster. Dont perpetuate that god awful geometry/bike any more than too many people already do.
frankstoneline is offline  
Reply
Old 03-23-08 | 08:38 PM
  #39  
NitroPye
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by frankstoneline
I'm eating vegetarian chilli right now, and watching CSI. Its CSI sunday, everyone should look into their favorite soup/chilli and CSI. Get back to me.
Your sunday sounds awesome. The new CSI episodes start back up April 3rd. I am pumped.
 
Reply
Old 03-24-08 | 01:07 AM
  #40  
kyle!'s Avatar
what.
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,276
Likes: 0
From: SD, CA, USA

Bikes: raleigh rush hour

Originally Posted by frankstoneline
Edit: Oh, and please please dont buy a langster. Dont perpetuate that god awful geometry/bike any more than too many people already do.
hahah god. what is wrong with people?
kyle! is offline  
Reply
Old 03-24-08 | 01:18 AM
  #41  
thelung's Avatar
...
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
From: hell

Bikes: some piece of s h i t

Originally Posted by ProFail
More pressure on my hands, but my back is more comfortable and there's less pressure on my ankles.
whut
thelung is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.