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Roy G. Biv 09-20-09 05:00 PM
I have the feeling whatever part of town OP is riding this bike around in isn't a high crime area

Socrate 09-20-09 07:01 PM
Originally Posted by igknighted (Post 9709786)
That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).

It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.
+1

Originally Posted by Roy G. Biv (Post 9710495)
I have the feeling whatever part of town OP is riding this bike around in isn't a high crime area
+1

I imagine it's not a high traffic area, either.

eclipse2 09-20-09 07:13 PM
Thanks for the input guys, I'll be fixing it up a little bit more and I'll post some new pics.

I live in the south bay, so the traffic is reasonable. I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!

See you guys out there soon!

hairnet 09-20-09 07:22 PM
South bay, like in Los Angeles?

toosense 09-20-09 07:56 PM
probably florida

hairnet 09-20-09 08:22 PM
Originally Posted by eclipse2 (Post 9711310)
I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!
We have many what you can call a "bike party" in LA, so that's why I guessed.

eclipse2 09-20-09 08:28 PM
South Bay, Los Gatos/San Jose

beeftech 09-20-09 09:56 PM
Rolling hills are awesome brakeless, don't put that **** on. HTFU

Vitus_979 09-20-09 10:37 PM
I live in Irvine, CA and there's a pack of 8th/9th graders with vigorellis, risers, and tk2s for tricking. :rolleyes:

Dion Rides 09-20-09 10:52 PM
Originally Posted by eclipse2 (Post 9711755)
South Bay, Los Gatos/San Jose
That's where I live. Alamden.

As far as cranks go, check out the Truvativ Omniums. I have them on my bike and they are the stiffest, nicest track cranks I've ever used. Nice frame needs nice cranks.

mickey_ 09-21-09 02:43 PM
Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 9707709)
I hope you have a garage or a damn good lock. I wouldn't want to ride that bike on the street in my city, much less lock it up anywhere out of sight.
+1, invest in several U-locks and a few good cable locks. I couldn't picture riding anything nicer than a BD bike around my university, and it's relatively safe here. If you live in any sort of urban area, I would highly recommend NOT locking that bike anywhere and NOT riding at night. Ever.

MysticRats 09-21-09 03:13 PM
Originally Posted by Dion Rides (Post 9712396)
As far as cranks go, check out the Truvativ Omniums. Nice frame needs nice cranks.
Nah! Go italian on that Build.
And if you gots the money to build that then
you gots the money to build a beater bike cuz
that bike looks like its for weekend fitness rides where you dont have to lock it up! :thumb:

mattxxx 09-22-09 06:24 PM
Originally Posted by Vitus_979 (Post 9712350)
I live in Irvine, CA and there's a pack of 8th/9th graders with vigorellis, risers, and tk2s for tricking. :rolleyes:
+1

I live in walnut creek, ca and i've got the same god damn problem

Rockin_Rob 09-23-09 12:46 AM
dude that bike looks insanely expensive...BTW I would put a brake of some sort cuz u and the bike will be jacked if u don't. Again nice bike!

Golden3ye 09-23-09 11:15 AM
go brakeless that way when your bike gets stolen, and it will, the thief will crash riding it away

dsh 09-23-09 12:03 PM
Originally Posted by Golden3ye (Post 9728895)
go brakeless that way when your bike gets stolen, and it will, the thief will crash riding it away
This is the only logical argument for going brakeless.

Clipless pedals would also help.

eclipse2 09-24-09 08:24 PM
By the way foot retention ROCKS! More pics to come soon...

eclipse2 09-24-09 08:37 PM
Anyone recommendations on a sleek looking center mount head light? Even if it's not center mount as long as it's not too big...

seau grateau 09-24-09 09:41 PM
You are not putting a headlight on that bike.

Vitus_979 09-24-09 10:29 PM
Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 9739763)
You are not putting a headlight on that bike.
this.

pancake4life 09-24-09 10:43 PM
you are not allowed to ride that bike at night so you won't be needing a headlight

pimpnjoseb 09-24-09 10:57 PM
heyy, im new to fixies and single speeds, i have my eye on this bike http://www.irocycle.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=197 im 5'8 and i dont know what size to get on my stuff?....can i have advice?

theubc 09-25-09 12:38 AM
you cant be hip with a brax
hahaha
seriously though no straps
AND
no brax
you are still breathing?

eclipse2 10-08-09 10:10 AM
So I made some minor adjustments. I took everyones advice and added a front brake.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...i/DSC_0167.jpg

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...i/DSC_0164.jpg

seau grateau 10-08-09 10:14 AM
I'm stealing your bike.

pancake4life 10-08-09 10:38 AM
how does that thing ride?

adriano 10-08-09 12:13 PM
Originally Posted by pancake4life (Post 9820867)
how does that thing ride?
it rides like any other aluminum frame but more pretentiously.

Fugazi Dave 10-08-09 12:20 PM
Do you ever get bored with being a know-it-all asshat? It's a nice bike, and plenty of aluminum frames ride beautifully. Get over it.

Yo! 10-08-09 12:23 PM
Finally. The too cool act is so old dude.

TheBikeRollsOn 10-08-09 01:46 PM
Do you have absolutely no budget? Christ I'm envious.


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