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Old 09-05-12 | 01:36 PM
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Thruster Fixie

Apparently those Thruster fixies are tougher than they look.
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Old 09-05-12 | 02:21 PM
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Apparently this guy thinks those Thruster fixies are tougher than they look.
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Old 09-05-12 | 03:39 PM
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Dang that's awesome.



I actually know two guys who bought these things. They are holding up fine so far.
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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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Old 09-05-12 | 03:52 PM
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How does them being modified into a motorbike make them tough?
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Old 09-05-12 | 03:59 PM
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$100 bike + 40mph = deathtrap
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Old 09-05-12 | 04:08 PM
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I believe your math is spot on.
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Old 09-05-12 | 04:40 PM
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There's a dude around here who puts motors like that on bikes he picks up at yard sales and whatnot. They're a blast to ride.
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