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11-15-04 | 02:23 PM

legalize_it

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From: bucks county, PA

Bikes: too damn many

new fixed/SS philly thread

over the last 2 months ive noticed a lot more fixed gear philly people that registered at the forum. lets get a roll call going for new/old philly bikeforum members, so we can get some rides organized.

also im gonna throw it out there, like i always do... SS MTBers in philly? any of you? lets hit the trails (if you exist!)

11-15-04 | 02:34 PM

sxe fbm rider

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From: Philadelphia

Bikes: Fbm Night Train, Fixed Club Fuji(so sexy).

I have been here(bike forums) for a few months and I ride fixed and a bmx in philly.

11-15-04 | 02:50 PM

manboy

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From: Richmond, VA

Bikes: Haro Backtrail 20" (MISSING), Fuji Berkeley fixie, Huffy cruisercommuterdeathmobile

Um, I'm thinking about moving to Philly in about a year...

11-15-04 | 03:09 PM

merztime

what time is it?

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From: philly (sorta)

i'm over the river in jersey usually, but i spend a lot of time in philly too.. Fixed street or SS mtb are good for me

11-15-04 | 03:24 PM

fruit

junk in the trunk.

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From: philadelphia

i live in south philly, and am stuck on the worlds worst singlespeed indefinatly.

but i'd be down for a ride. as long as you dont laugh at my bike....

11-15-04 | 03:47 PM

nocoins

Philly bike nerd

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From: Center City Philadelphia

Bikes: 2003 Fuji Track Bike,Pink Univega, Mixed part BMX, Early 70's Columbia Tandem, Orange and Cream Fixed gear Pursuit bike (Puig), random bikes made from spare parts

Quote:

Originally Posted by fruit

i live in south philly, and am stuck on the worlds worst singlespeed indefinatly.

but i'd be down for a ride. as long as you dont laugh at my bike....

no deals, I am up for a ride, and i also reserve the right to laugh at your bike. hahahahahaha

also, I reserve the right to try and steal anyones bike that is nicer than mine.... ****, this belgium beer is killing me!

11-15-04 | 03:49 PM

emayex

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From: Philadelphia

Bikes: Surly Steamroller, Specialized Hardrock, Lynskey Cooper

heyo....upenn

11-15-04 | 04:14 PM

legalize_it

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legalize bikes

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From: bucks county, PA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sxe fbm rider

I have been here(bike forums) for a few months and I ride fixed and a bmx in philly.

if you ride fixed and BMX, then you should also be riding a SS MTB. its only logical..

11-15-04 | 05:45 PM

Paul And Pista

Slow in traffic

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From: South Philly

Bikes: 2002 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale R1000

I'm in the 'burbs, but I'm often in the city. That sorta counts. Once I can afford it, I'll be there more permanently.

11-15-04 | 06:27 PM

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hair07

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From: ann arbor, mi

i miss philly. ann arbor just isn't as much fun.

11-15-04 | 09:20 PM

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legalize_it

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From: bucks county, PA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hair07

i miss philly. ann arbor just isn't as much fun.

when did you move? too bad we only got to ride that one time...

11-15-04 | 09:39 PM

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hair07

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From: ann arbor, mi

i moved for school, so in august. yeah, i always meant to switch my mtn bike over to single speed and go riding around belmont plateau and in wissahickon, but i was too busy riding my road bike!

philadelphia's just a great city in which to ride a bike.

11-15-04 | 09:55 PM

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pitboss

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I like your sandwiches

11-15-04 | 10:15 PM

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bikeskatethrash

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From: PGH

West Philly represent. (not upenn by the way, f%& the yuppies) Ought to have my new bike up and running soon.

11-15-04 | 11:25 PM

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sxe fbm rider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fruit

i live in south philly, and am stuck on the worlds worst singlespeed indefinatly.

but i'd be down for a ride. as long as you dont laugh at my bike....

I grew up in South Philly.. on top of Primo Deli.

11-15-04 | 11:45 PM

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blendingnoise

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From: philly

Bikes: ye old centurion

38th and lancaster here. Moving to King of prussia in a couple of weeks though.

11-16-04 | 08:06 AM

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marked001

.............

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From: Philadelphia

Bikes: fixed gear panasonic

..you know I'm here.

although I"ve been forced to drive to work b/c I hurt my back last weekend...but I'll be back on my bike soon enough...

11-16-04 | 08:32 AM

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legalize_it

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From: bucks county, PA

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so when does everyone want to ride? im a fan of late nite rides, but thats just me...

11-16-04 | 08:52 AM

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marked001

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From: Philadelphia

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..sometime before it gets too cold

11-16-04 | 09:47 AM

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will_travel

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From: illadelph

i'm down for a ride anytime. sowf illy reppin'.

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11-16-04 | 10:48 AM

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fruit

junk in the trunk.

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From: philadelphia

sunday and monday are my days off.

hows sunday?

11-16-04 | 10:56 AM

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marked001

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From: Philadelphia

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you guys from the south.. where 'bouts do you live?

11-16-04 | 11:06 AM

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will_travel

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From: illadelph

Quote:

Originally Posted by marked001

you guys from the south.. where 'bouts do you live?

off dickenson square... moyamensing & morris, south of washington, north of snyder, east of the italian market...

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11-16-04 | 11:16 AM

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fruit

junk in the trunk.

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From: philadelphia

Quote:

Originally Posted by marked001

you guys from the south.. where 'bouts do you live?

grays ferry and washington. roughly.

11-16-04 | 11:25 AM

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marked001

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From: Philadelphia

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cool.. I"m down around 2nd/Snyder.

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