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Tom Stormcrowe · 2013-01-27 19:02:43

I see a coaster brake. http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3Ke3Je5E95K15J8d2ga662c0091ba113bd.jpg

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02-24-13 | 08:26 AM

#351

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

I see a coaster brake.

02-24-13 | 08:36 AM

#352

mconlonx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I see a coaster brake.

Coaster brake + chain tensioner...?

02-24-13 | 09:04 AM

#353

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

It seems a little sketchy but I don't see how it wouldn't work. Using a coaster brake has nothing to to with chain tension.

Regardless, that bike sucks.

02-24-13 | 09:47 AM

#354

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

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I can't stop laughing at this:

02-24-13 | 09:47 AM

#355

Bat56

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From: St.Paul, MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

Using a coaster brake has nothing to to with chain tension.

You must be more think than you stoned.

02-24-13 | 09:50 AM

#356

Robofunc

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: Schwinn, Bottecchia, Miyata, projects

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I can't stop laughing at this:

Is that a rebar riser? Why do people pretending to be messengers hate handlebars so hard...

02-24-13 | 09:52 AM

#357

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bat56

You must be more think than you stoned.

Unlike using a chain tensioner on a fixed gear setup, the amount the chain travels backward when engaging the brake wouldn't be enough to mess anything up.

02-24-13 | 09:54 AM

#358

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Robofunc

Is that a rebar riser? Why do people pretending to be messengers hate handlebars so hard...

I just don't understand the mish-mash of bull**** here. "Look at my expensive 'pursuit' frameset! No wait, look at how super aero my front wheel is! No, look at my big stupid fender and BMX stem!"

02-24-13 | 01:46 PM

#359

thewilson

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From: Portland / ME

Bikes: CAAD10/Wabi

I'd rather ride this than that Kagero.

https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/3583881998.html

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02-24-13 | 05:39 PM

#360

az_andrew

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From: Baltimore

Bikes: 2009 Masi Speciale Fixed LTD, 1993 Specialized Allez Transition, 2012 Cinelli Gazzetta (in progress)

This bike is sick but I can't stop laughing at that limp dick saddle hahaha

02-24-13 | 06:06 PM

#361

hairnet

Fresh Garbage

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From: Los Angeles

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Function over form, the opposite of what this thread is about.

02-24-13 | 06:15 PM

#362

calv

Painfully average.

Joined: Jun 2010

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Bikes: Caad10 / All-City SP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I can't stop laughing at this:

OH, no...

That's not from a certain Instagram you said you would stop following, is it?

02-24-13 | 06:18 PM

#363

jimmytango

Hi, I'm Bryan.

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Posts: 2,650

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From: Chicago

Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares

Yeah, I'd ride it. In other news, that's the front wheel I just got to replace the Rev-X. Worth every penny I paid, and then some (free).

02-24-13 | 06:26 PM

#364

calv

Painfully average.

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You scored one for free? Nice. I think that's how Dave got his Aerospoke on his old 725.

02-24-13 | 06:27 PM

#365

Leukybear

THE STUFFED

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From: San Francisco, CA

Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_andrew

This bike is sick but I can't stop laughing at that limp dick saddle hahaha

There's nothing wrong with selle smp's.... they make quite a comfortable saddle.

02-24-13 | 10:24 PM

#366

jimmytango

Hi, I'm Bryan.

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From: Chicago

Bikes: 2010 Focus Mares

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukybear

There's nothing wrong with selle smp's.... they make quite a comfortable saddle.

Agreed.

02-24-13 | 10:27 PM

#367

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

Quote:

Originally Posted by calv

OH, no...

That's not from a certain Instagram you said you would stop following, is it?

I swiped that pic from facebook. It has since been removed.

02-24-13 | 10:32 PM

#368

sinikl

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From: Durham NC

Bikes: Kilo TT, Felt z85, Kona Unit 2-9, 90s Schwinn 9.3 with Noleen fork

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

I see a coaster brake.

why is the front light aimed approx 3 feet in front of the bike? may as well point it right at car drivers' eyes if it doesn't throw meaningful light (though it looks like it might)

02-24-13 | 10:44 PM

#369

Dannihilator

Still kicking.

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From: Annandale, New Jersey

Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_andrew

This bike is sick but I can't stop laughing at that limp dick saddle hahaha

This is more along that description....

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02-24-13 | 11:05 PM

#370

Leukybear

THE STUFFED

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From: San Francisco, CA

Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8

I know it's geared toward TT but the adamo is the saddle I can't stand as far as physical appearances goes...

02-25-13 | 01:42 AM

#371

europa

Grumpy Old Bugga

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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewilson

I'd rather ride this than that Kagero.

https://providence.craigslist.org/bik/3583881998.html

At least its got a brake, even if it is on the rear wheel.
Wonder what attempting to ride it feels like.

02-25-13 | 02:31 AM

#372

hockeyteeth

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From: Gnv, FL

^^^We had one of those at a shop I used to work at. I could only ride it in a straight line. Every time I tried initiating a turn it would just tip over. I even tried loosening the kingpin on the truck to no appreciable effect.

The owner was always buying these bizarre bikes on eBay... We once had one of these old Nordictrack bikes that had a metallic band brake on this auxiliary rim and changed gears by enlarging the chainring:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NordicTrack-Fitness-BIke-Bicycle-Radial-Gear-Comfort-Exercise-19-Blue-/350580657214?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a03c4c3e

At one point we also had a frame that was a rectangular steel beam with many holes drilled in it to place the BB, headset, and seatpost in a number of different spots. I can't find any photos of one. I really wish I had a picture of that crazy bike.

02-25-13 | 12:14 PM

#373

c0urt

moving target

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Posts: 2,952

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From: birmingham, al

Bikes: looks like a specialized crux now

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02-25-13 | 12:27 PM

#374

Robofunc

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: Schwinn, Bottecchia, Miyata, projects

^ This kind of thing happens so much. It's hilarious.

02-25-13 | 12:29 PM

#375

Cynikal

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From: Sacramento CA

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Not sure i have any words for this.

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