New Frame and Crankset.
09-09-13 | 03:15 PM
#26
crazy keeper
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
From: vancouver
Bikes: Concorde Track bike, Cramerotti Track bike, Brodie Unibomber, Concorde Road bike, Concorde Time Trial, Babboe City Bike
These are all things that have happened to me or people I know on freewheel bikes with brakes. If your whole mindset is "what happens when disaster strikes?", why even bother cycling? Stick to something relatively safe like walking or planes.
What happens when you drop your chain on your single speed as you are accelerating? In my case, you go over the bars and face first into the pavement, brakes notwithstanding.
Personal anecdote: 9 years on brakeless fixy, never broke a chain, never broke a strap. Is this evidence that it's completely safe? No, of course not, but then again I change my chain once a year, use double straps and keep my bike impeccably maintained. I can't speak for other riders, but I know there are a lot of people riding unsafe bikes in an unsafe manner. Unfortunately, we can't scare those people into riding smarter.
09-09-13 | 05:05 PM
#30
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Y'know, I don't wanna be "that guy", but seriously? What happens when your wheel collapses dropping off a curb? What happens when you bust a crank? What happens when your handlebar breaks?
These are all things that have happened to me or people I know on freewheel bikes with brakes. If your whole mindset is "what happens when disaster strikes?", why even bother cycling? Stick to something relatively safe like walking or planes.
What happens when you drop your chain on your single speed as you are accelerating? In my case, you go over the bars and face first into the pavement, brakes notwithstanding.
Personal anecdote: 9 years on brakeless fixy, never broke a chain, never broke a strap. Is this evidence that it's completely safe? No, of course not, but then again I change my chain once a year, use double straps and keep my bike impeccably maintained. I can't speak for other riders, but I know there are a lot of people riding unsafe bikes in an unsafe manner. Unfortunately, we can't scare those people into riding smarter.
These are all things that have happened to me or people I know on freewheel bikes with brakes. If your whole mindset is "what happens when disaster strikes?", why even bother cycling? Stick to something relatively safe like walking or planes.
What happens when you drop your chain on your single speed as you are accelerating? In my case, you go over the bars and face first into the pavement, brakes notwithstanding.
Personal anecdote: 9 years on brakeless fixy, never broke a chain, never broke a strap. Is this evidence that it's completely safe? No, of course not, but then again I change my chain once a year, use double straps and keep my bike impeccably maintained. I can't speak for other riders, but I know there are a lot of people riding unsafe bikes in an unsafe manner. Unfortunately, we can't scare those people into riding smarter.
I lol'd
09-09-13 | 05:20 PM
#32
crazy keeper
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
From: vancouver
Bikes: Concorde Track bike, Cramerotti Track bike, Brodie Unibomber, Concorde Road bike, Concorde Time Trial, Babboe City Bike
Also, love the smug and superior "brah". You're like the guy that trolls the video game websites telling everyone how much better his PC is than everyone's stupid, lame Xbox. Keep on doin' whatever you do, "brah".
09-09-13 | 05:36 PM
#33
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,059
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco, CA
Hey hey hey.
Simmer down.
I cleaned up the insults; refrain from them in the future.
Simmer down.
I cleaned up the insults; refrain from them in the future.
Last edited by Jandro; 09-09-13 at 05:46 PM.
09-09-13 | 05:42 PM
#34
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
I just had an awesome deli chicken enchilada with green hot sauce and a chilled bottle of Perrier.
09-09-13 | 06:15 PM
#35
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Hmm... I actually didn't take anything off of my bike. But you're right, I'm getting out the drill when I get home.
Also, love the smug and superior "brah". You're like the guy that trolls the video game websites telling everyone how much better his PC is than everyone's stupid, lame Xbox. Keep on doin' whatever you do, "brah".
Also, love the smug and superior "brah". You're like the guy that trolls the video game websites telling everyone how much better his PC is than everyone's stupid, lame Xbox. Keep on doin' whatever you do, "brah".
09-09-13 | 08:03 PM
#38
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
09-09-13 | 08:14 PM
#42
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
09-09-13 | 09:50 PM
#45
So OP left this thread? Should I close this?
09-09-13 | 09:58 PM
#47
Velo swooz did you get the info you needed, should this thread be closed since you said you were going to stay with the locals?
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09-09-13 | 10:22 PM
#48
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 28
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
09-09-13 | 11:18 PM
#49
I found it online. I think it's a real pic.
