My first fixie
03-21-10 | 03:40 PM
#51
impossible
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 79
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From: The Union
Bikes: Cdale Track, KHS Aero, Pista Concept
Seriously, I think of nothing more than sprinting on that thing until my legs feel like jello. I thought about bundling up and going outside, but the wind is too harsh. I don't want my 12lb bike to fly away and get caught in a tree. (Idk if it really weighs 12 lbs)
03-21-10 | 06:20 PM
#57
Thread Starter
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
Well. An interesting welcome to a forum newbie, for sure.
The rear brake that came with this bike is indeed a piece of crap. It broke. Most definitely due to my ignorance, but still. I might fix it somewhere down the line, but I'll be riding fixed in parking lots until Bikeisland delivers my Tektro front brake.
The rear brake that came with this bike is indeed a piece of crap. It broke. Most definitely due to my ignorance, but still. I might fix it somewhere down the line, but I'll be riding fixed in parking lots until Bikeisland delivers my Tektro front brake.
03-21-10 | 08:09 PM
#62
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
My dad-in-law was just here for dinner and my wife showed him the other thread that flip-flops between the two pics. We all literally laughed until we cried.
Holy ****...you guys are the best.
Holy ****...you guys are the best.
03-21-10 | 09:43 PM
#63
nashcommguy
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,499
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From: nashville, tn
Bikes: Commuters: Fuji Delray road, Fuji Discovery mtb...Touring: Softride Traveler...Road: C-dale SR300
Dude, she got any sisters? I'm married, but SOMEBODY posting to this thread is in dire straits...and not the band, either. 
That pic is now my wallpaper...this is starting to get out of hand.
That pic is now my wallpaper...this is starting to get out of hand.
Last edited by nashcommguy; 03-21-10 at 09:48 PM. Reason: to add a space between my and wallpaper...duh!
03-21-10 | 11:25 PM
#64
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
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im looking for a bike for my daugther and she really wants a fixed gear bike....im not familiar with the bike but i know the only reason why she wants one is that all her friends are getting into it....not planning on spending alot of money so i started searching and came across this website https://www.bigshotbikes.com.......has anyone heard of this brand, is it any good for a starter?
03-21-10 | 11:54 PM
#65
Hella Raw
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 820
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
im looking for a bike for my daugther and she really wants a fixed gear bike....im not familiar with the bike but i know the only reason why she wants one is that all her friends are getting into it....not planning on spending alot of money so i started searching and came across this website https://www.bigshotbikes.com.......has anyone heard of this brand, is it any good for a starter?
They are cheaper and made of 4130 chromoloy steel, which is lighter AND stiffer than the sh*t hi-ten offered by bigshot.
Sure, you get color options from bigshot, but in the end with the same price, you can get a better frameset and upgrade/customize parts on your own.
Just stay away from bigshot.
Other options are IRO, 1/8th inch, Swobo, and other bikedirect options. I believe they are all made of the better 4130 chromoly.
03-22-10 | 01:48 PM
#66
danke
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
From: nyc
OUch, bigshotbikes have some redonkulous colors. Frame only comes in bright red, blue, yellow, or orange?? HAHAHA. You might as well get it for the colorchoice, since she's probably only getting into it b/c all her friends are doing it. Chances of her sticking to it is pretty slim.
03-22-10 | 02:14 PM
#67
powered by Powers
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 88 Cannondale SR500 w/full 600 group swap, 8? Univega Sportour, 77 Fuji Sports 10, Stolen: 82 Lotus Excelle
You guys are almost too much.
Now if you all would excuse me for a moment, I just sprayed orange juice out my nose all over my desktop.
Now if you all would excuse me for a moment, I just sprayed orange juice out my nose all over my desktop.
