Looking To Get My Fixie Fix!!
05-21-10 | 09:29 PM
#27
K2ProFlex baby!
Joined: Feb 2007
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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!"
Bikes: to many to list
Let it be known that a fixed gear bike will from this day forward be known as "a fixie!" Scod has spoken! Haha! ;0)
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
05-21-10 | 11:15 PM
#28
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Oh yeah, it's 2010. I'm old and forgetful. I meant the turn of last century. Actually, it may have been the twenties when people started using the term "fixie". At any rate, the term has been around for much longer than any of us have.
Now go buy a Madison and shut the hell up.
Now go buy a Madison and shut the hell up.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 05-22-10 at 09:14 PM.
05-22-10 | 12:38 AM
#29
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Leader 722TS, Surly Cross Check, GT Outpost, Haro Z16, Trek 1000
They are definitely a bit on the heavier side but I actually like that about my Madison. I'm a heavy dude (200 lbs) and after riding my Maddy, I realized how much my Kilo flexed under me when riding. Not that there is anything wrong with a Kilo - it's a great frameset - I just felt I needed something a little sturdier. I've read some stuff that says Madisons have sloppy welds, bad finishes, etc. but the quality of mine is on point. Plus, I dig that it's a Schwinn. Kind of oddball (like me).
05-22-10 | 05:39 PM
#30
Team Sohoku
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Not where I want to be.
Bikes: BMC, Cannondale, '87 Nishiki Modulus, 3Rensho Keirin
I've been in possession of two Madisons, an '85 and an '07. The '07 was a fun bike to ride and worthy of the upgrades I put into it. I've taken a hiatus from fixed in favor of derailleurs and have recently returned with an '09 Jamis Sputnik. The '10s are sexier with a classic, almost vintage look and the styling cues that the typical fixed gear rider covets; track drops, center-mounted brake levers, chrome toe clips and double leather straps; but I prefer the '09 for my purposes which is sort of a road-bike replacement.
05-22-10 | 08:47 PM
#31
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 399
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From: Portland, OR
Every time I hear the term "fixie", I cringe. All I can think about are all the ding-dongs in my neighborhood with bikes that look like these...
https://bikes.urbanoutfitters.com/build.asp
Another new trend is color-coordinating your Nike Dunks with your purple frame and bright yellow deep v's.
Get a Madison. My friend has one and loves the **** out of it.
https://bikes.urbanoutfitters.com/build.asp
Another new trend is color-coordinating your Nike Dunks with your purple frame and bright yellow deep v's.
Get a Madison. My friend has one and loves the **** out of it.
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