First fixie ride...impressions
05-01-04, 12:39 PM
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First fixie ride...impressions
schwinnbikelove generously donated her 1965 Schwinn Varsity fixed gear to me today, so naturally I took it for a ride. Everything went fine! It isn't anything too difficult, and it sure is fun. A few little mishaps came when I tried to stand up and coast over bumps, but those are just old habits. I really need to put on some toe clips, because when I tried to coast, my foot got thrown. Fixed gear is really where its at.
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Welcome to the fold, i broke my coasting habit in the first week. As for pedals, my winter fix has downhill platform pedals, so i can ride it with my big winter boots. My summer fix is still brake-less, but i do have my look pedals mounted...
So have you decided to buy or build your own?
So have you decided to buy or build your own?
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She gave it to me! I guess she is trying to get rid of some of her bikes
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Originally Posted by [165]
That is really cool of her!
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She's been moving, and like all us college kids, busy as hell with school.
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Cool... you've joined the inner circle. I really have been enjoying fixed, too. In fact, I don't know if I will ever coast again.
PS: I see you have a Bruins player flashing as your icon. Who are you rooting for now that they've been ousted?
PS: I see you have a Bruins player flashing as your icon. Who are you rooting for now that they've been ousted?
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Thats actually the lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys, who regularly wear Bruins jerseys in concert. I saw them in Detroit and he was wearing one.
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Originally Posted by trekkie820
schwinnbikelove generously donated her 1965 Schwinn Varsity fixed gear to me today, so naturally I took it for a ride. Everything went fine! It isn't anything too difficult, and it sure is fun. A few little mishaps came when I tried to stand up and coast over bumps, but those are just old habits. I really need to put on some toe clips, because when I tried to coast, my foot got thrown. Fixed gear is really where its at.
MKRG: Aw shucks, someone noticed I've been gone for awhile. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Really!
P.S. Why'm I so cool? Is it the shoes?!?!?
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Originally Posted by schwinnbikelove
Trekkie, I'm glad you're having fun! That is, unless something went horribly wrong on Sunday. How's the bike itself working out for you? (it sure is a tank
MKRG: Aw shucks, someone noticed I've been gone for awhile. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Really!
P.S. Why'm I so cool? Is it the shoes?!?!?
MKRG: Aw shucks, someone noticed I've been gone for awhile. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Really!
P.S. Why'm I so cool? Is it the shoes?!?!?
It's your flaming red 'do that does it for me. If you were showing any tattoo's, I'd be Ohio bound.
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Originally Posted by pyze-guy
It's your flaming red 'do that does it for me. If you were showing any tattoo's, I'd be Ohio bound.
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Originally Posted by schwinnbikelove
Really?
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Originally Posted by schwinnbikelove
Trekkie, I'm glad you're having fun! That is, unless something went horribly wrong on Sunday. How's the bike itself working out for you? (it sure is a tank
MKRG: Aw shucks, someone noticed I've been gone for awhile. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Really!
P.S. Why'm I so cool? Is it the shoes?!?!?
MKRG: Aw shucks, someone noticed I've been gone for awhile. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Really!
P.S. Why'm I so cool? Is it the shoes?!?!?
