brakeless is basic
08-16-10 | 10:57 AM
#151
:)
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
08-16-10 | 11:00 AM
#152
Oh, you know...
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From: DC
Bikes: '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer (Polo), S-Works E5 Team Festina (Chorus 11), Trek 2200 Bonded Carbon (Fixed), Trek 920 (7 speed IGH), Chesini Olimpiade SL (1x7)
I predict you will die when you crash head-first into an 18-wheeler carrying a brick wall through an intersection because you had no brakes.
This will happen on Wednesday, November 19th, 2014.
I would tell you to stay inside that day, but... it won't matter.
This will happen on Wednesday, November 19th, 2014.
I would tell you to stay inside that day, but... it won't matter.
08-16-10 | 11:40 AM
#153
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Ha. I'm not an old fart. I'm 20. And I'm also not worried about dying. I'm worried about the effect my death would have on the people who care about me, so I take what ever precautions I can.
08-16-10 | 02:02 PM
#154
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From: Ottawa, ON
08-16-10 | 07:20 PM
#155
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
08-16-10 | 07:44 PM
#156
Oh, you know...
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From: DC
Bikes: '74 Schwinn Sports Tourer (Polo), S-Works E5 Team Festina (Chorus 11), Trek 2200 Bonded Carbon (Fixed), Trek 920 (7 speed IGH), Chesini Olimpiade SL (1x7)
Wait, are you telling me I can make gifs at gifsoup.com?
02-04-12 | 03:35 PM
#160
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
02-04-12 | 03:49 PM
#161
Banana-tastic!
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02-04-12 | 04:13 PM
#164
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From: State College, PA
Bikes: Caad9, Fixed gear, Hardrock beater, 3 speed cruiser
Brakeless bikes are the best when your chain falls off and you can't stop. I sure hope your physiology allows you to be breakless when riding brakless, like that at least.
02-06-12 | 08:37 PM
#169
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From: Providence, RI
Bikes: Civilian Le Roi Le Veut, Kazane Track, Ciocc Designer '84, Serotta Colorado AL 25th anniversary, '85 Guerciotti Pista, '84 Trek 660, Volume Credence
02-07-12 | 02:50 PM
#170
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Leader 722TS, Surly Cross Check, GT Outpost, Haro Z16, Trek 1000
I saw a kid doing that once. I was on my way home from my commute and caught up to three fixed gear kids. None with brakes, but then I noticed the one in the back was coasting.. at first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me as I looked for the brakes again.. but then we approached a red light and he stuck his foot on the tire. Seemed to take him a while to slow down..
02-07-12 | 04:22 PM
#172
Banana-tastic!
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Now that's a Darwin award in the making, if I say so myself.
02-08-12 | 12:57 AM
#173
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Here in one of our local trails, a guy riding his even lighter than 20lbs time trial bike ran into a lady jogging who thought it would be wise to just do a U-turn without checking behind her, guess what happened when that lighter than 20lbs bike and rider crashed into her? Yeah she died from injuries sustained from that crash, and our trails are limited to a 20mph limit. So you ask what kind of danger can you be on a 20lb bike? How about ending someone's life, is that good enough for you to run a brake? Hell if you can't afford it send me a PM I'll ship one dammit!
