My first fixie
03-20-10 | 03:09 PM
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i smell bacon
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My first fixie
I'm a happy camper.
It's a Motobecane Track. 46/15 fixed, 46/18 Shimano freewheel.
This baby's a blast to ride.
It's a Motobecane Track. 46/15 fixed, 46/18 Shimano freewheel.
This baby's a blast to ride.
03-20-10 | 03:50 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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Yeah, why no front brake?
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03-20-10 | 03:59 PM
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Veteran Racer
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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03-20-10 | 07:31 PM
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THE STUFFED
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There's no need to buy another brake; bicycle brakes can be mounted on either the front or back.
Just cut the cable ties; reinstall the brake you already have at the front of the bike; just shorten the brake cable and housing or alternatively if you're not handy with bikes just have a LBS do it for you; it should take them less then 15 minutes and less then $10.
Just cut the cable ties; reinstall the brake you already have at the front of the bike; just shorten the brake cable and housing or alternatively if you're not handy with bikes just have a LBS do it for you; it should take them less then 15 minutes and less then $10.
03-20-10 | 08:04 PM
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i smell bacon
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This brake doesn't fit on the front of my bike. I already tried it, but the bolt is too short.
I'm riding the bike mainly fixed, and only riding it free when I go on longer rides. This picture was taken after I tested out my freewheel for the first time so I could check how the ratio felt.
Anyways, thanks for the crash course in brake safety.
I'm riding the bike mainly fixed, and only riding it free when I go on longer rides. This picture was taken after I tested out my freewheel for the first time so I could check how the ratio felt.
Anyways, thanks for the crash course in brake safety.
03-20-10 | 08:09 PM
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THE STUFFED
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03-20-10 | 11:22 PM
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danke
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Here's my moto track
I actually really like that blue color.
As for your brakes, i would suggest getting a new set from bikeisland or some other place because the one
it came with really blows. You might also want to consider clips that attach to your top tube for the cable housing.
I actually really like that blue color.
As for your brakes, i would suggest getting a new set from bikeisland or some other place because the one
it came with really blows. You might also want to consider clips that attach to your top tube for the cable housing.
03-21-10 | 12:06 AM
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THE STUFFED
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03-21-10 | 12:10 AM
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Elitist
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From: Atlanta, GA
Stem rise or drop is a function of bike fitting, not style.
Proper Bike Fit trumps style every time.
03-21-10 | 03:49 AM
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Sir Fallalot
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He does need a rear brake, too, because occasionally he rides the freewheel side.