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tight budget for the loss..
FIXED GEARS
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yeah for now i am but i can pick out parts on the way and i just really want one of my own NOW you know
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I feel you but when I decided to get a bike, I wanted one that I would be happy riding for a while. I saved up all my money from my summer job andacquired parts...piece by piece... throughout the summer. In the end, I'm happy as hell with what I came up with and I won't have to change much on itfor a few years (Lord willing
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damn hipster.
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I've been wondering if there was a fixed gear thread.
I learned without a brake even through I was advised to get one. Here is a picture of my old bike and some of me and my friends riding around:
Me riding:
My boy
I've since sold the Pista, and picked up a new frameset:
And a little preview of my hyphy bike:
I learned without a brake even through I was advised to get one. Here is a picture of my old bike and some of me and my friends riding around:
Me riding:
My boy
I've since sold the Pista, and picked up a new frameset:
And a little preview of my hyphy bike:
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^^^^thats pretty sick
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Man! I came in here thinking they fixed that whole glitching host thing on Gears of War 2!!
So much for that! You guys are talking about bicycles!
Carry on...
So much for that! You guys are talking about bicycles!
Carry on...
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black aerospoke how did that run 350??
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Bianchi Pista eh?
Here's my Pista:
Serious question: why does every Pista Concept I see have an Aerospoke on it?
Here's my Pista:
Serious question: why does every Pista Concept I see have an Aerospoke on it?
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i'll post pics of mine when i go on my other computer.
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noob question i guess, either that or im just getting too old.
what is the obsession with fixed gear bikes?
my baby sister whos still in college has one and I just about killed myself the first time I tried to ride that thing. I was just trying to loosen up mymuscles and joints after gettin beat up playin football and it didnt help. i had trouble turning since you cant coast and the damn pedal is always goingaround, and its hard to mentally get used to always having to pedal. Is th enjoyment derived from being able to do tricks?
what is the obsession with fixed gear bikes?
my baby sister whos still in college has one and I just about killed myself the first time I tried to ride that thing. I was just trying to loosen up mymuscles and joints after gettin beat up playin football and it didnt help. i had trouble turning since you cant coast and the damn pedal is always goingaround, and its hard to mentally get used to always having to pedal. Is th enjoyment derived from being able to do tricks?
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how do you brake?
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or one of these
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And braking...
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That black Aerospoke set me back $295, brand new, free shipping.
I got into it because I need a new form of commuting besides driving my car, and most of my friends rode fixed so they persuaded me to get one. I love ridingthrough Philly. Kinda fun having to continuously pedal and always be aware of everything around you. Skidding is fun, until you realize it's not practicaland a waste of tire.
I got into it because I need a new form of commuting besides driving my car, and most of my friends rode fixed so they persuaded me to get one. I love ridingthrough Philly. Kinda fun having to continuously pedal and always be aware of everything around you. Skidding is fun, until you realize it's not practicaland a waste of tire.
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yeah i remember the first time i learned leaning over the handle bars put a huge bruise on my leg and skid stopping uses muscles you dont even you have
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What does a new, decent fixie cost?
And What happens if you stop peddaling, like you just spread your legs off the pedal?
And What happens if you stop peddaling, like you just spread your legs off the pedal?
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A complete bike? You can find some decent complete ones for around $500-600.
If you take your feet off the pedals, the pedals just keep spinning. If you're not going downhill, you'll slowdown gradually since you're notexerting any force.
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Aww man, speaking of Macaframa, I NEED to catch the movie. I've missed both the San Diego and San Francisco premieres. I hope it comes out on DVD orsomething.
My favorite Macaframa commercial. Cinematography is ridiculous.
My favorite Macaframa commercial. Cinematography is ridiculous.
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^ Maaan you missed the Sacramento show too haha. Colby was hoping for a mid February release...it should be out soon either way.
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^wat.
cot damnit.
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These look so basic, and they say they are the most basic of bikes, what makes them so expensive?
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just curious, but whats with the cuffed pant leg? is there a reason behind it or is it just for style?
