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Gone fixed full-time on the Madison now!

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Old 06-09-09 | 10:09 AM
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Gone fixed full-time on the Madison now!

No need for a rear brake or that expensive WI freewheel anymore.

I like the clean look better now and I am more than comfortable riding fixed now,. Even commuting on it.

I still have a my SS/FG KIlo TT as well.



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Old 06-09-09 | 11:51 AM
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I like this one much better than the yellow 09. I wonder what 2010 will bring for color...
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Old 06-09-09 | 11:57 AM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"

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I barely ever get to ride mine to much anymore, she kinda just hangs there looking sexy!

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Old 06-09-09 | 12:32 PM
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looks good! I'll have to snap a photo of mine as it is now.
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Old 06-09-09 | 08:34 PM
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My '08 Madison is also my introduction to fixed-gear-
The rear wheel hasn't been flipped to s/s since i pulled it from the box.


I originally was going to strip it down to chrome thinking the blue color was
kind of sissified, but with all the looks and comments I get on it,
there aint no f'n way!
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Old 06-09-09 | 08:53 PM
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the white gray red 07 is by far the best color scheme.

i don't like the whole retro look.
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Old 06-09-09 | 08:54 PM
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OP---that's a SWEET chainring. Looks amazing w/ the old school look of the madison.
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Old 06-09-09 | 09:05 PM
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OP---that's a SWEET chainring. Looks amazing w/ the old school look of the madison.
looks like a soma chainring
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Old 06-10-09 | 05:02 AM
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Yes, Soma Hellyer Cranks
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Old 06-10-09 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cc700
the white gray red 07 is by far the best color scheme.

i don't like the whole retro look.
We all have different takes, but that what I love about this Madison. The Retro looks.
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