Seen on the street (FGSS 'spotted' thread)
08-05-16, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Of all the Kilo TTs in the world, I can count the number of times I've seen someone riding one or locked up somewhere in the past 7 years on one hand.
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
We actually have a 'NO KILO TTS' sign at the shop
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08-05-16, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
The most popular fixed gear here is from SE, either the Lager or the Draft. Few local guys on Langsters, and then one guy on an FTP, and my Felt. We kind of stick out like sore thumbs here.
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I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
08-05-16, 11:22 AM
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I don't have one and I wouldn't buy one, but I'd ride this:
And this:
There are way worse starter FGSS bikes out there for sure.
And this:
There are way worse starter FGSS bikes out there for sure.
08-05-16, 04:07 PM
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Kilo TT... Kilo TT... Kilo TT...
08-05-16, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
The SE Draft is utter garbage. I know this for a fact because I have one. It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.
08-06-16, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by iamtim
Aww, man. I was really looking forward to taking the train down to San Diego one day to ride around, with a plan to stop by the shop.
08-06-16, 10:13 AM
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Weird hearing about the lack of Kilo TTs in your necks of the woods. Any given day in Philly I see at least one or two. Even been seeing a good amount of WTs pop up.
08-08-16, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
That's fine, as long as your bike stays outside.
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08-08-16, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
The most popular fixed gear here is from SE, either the Lager or the Draft.
Few local guys on Langsters, and then one guy on an FTP, and my Felt. We kind of stick out like sore thumbs here.
Few local guys on Langsters, and then one guy on an FTP, and my Felt. We kind of stick out like sore thumbs here.
Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
The SE Draft is utter garbage. I know this for a fact because I have one.
It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.
It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.
Originally Posted by iamtim
Harsh!
08-09-16, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
I always secretly liked the Kilo OS.
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I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
08-09-16, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
I always secretly liked the Kilo OS.
And I would totally rock one of those P.K. Ripper fixed frames. Probably out of reminiscence for the BMX days of my youth, heh.
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08-09-16, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
So, you are a closet Kilo OS lover ?
Originally Posted by iamtim
And I would totally rock one of those P.K. Ripper fixed frames. Probably out of reminiscence for the BMX days of my youth, heh.
08-15-16, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
Just be careful you don't snap it in half.
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08-15-16, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by iamtim
Oh, are they crazy weak or something?
08-15-16, 01:21 PM
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Ouch !
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Originally Posted by Dcv
I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.
09-30-16, 03:28 PM
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some interesting stuff going on here in the Minneapolis Fixed Gear/Singlespeed Scene (TM)
dude with the red bike must have broken a LOT of chains i guess....
dude with the red bike must have broken a LOT of chains i guess....
11-10-16, 09:54 PM
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that thing rules.
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06-29-19, 04:39 PM
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Saw this Cinelli at a gravel race today.
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