Jackass BFSSFG poseur tarck bicyclist of the day
03-07-07, 06:12 PM
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03-07-07, 06:45 PM
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Used to race MkI's I feel so retro.
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03-07-07, 11:50 PM
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Im sure he's so concerned about what you guys think about his bike, while he goes for his PhD.
03-08-07, 03:06 PM
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My 1.8t is clutchless.
03-08-07, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Cynikal
Used to race MkI's I feel so retro.
03-09-07, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by soyboy
https://fixedgeargallery.com/2007/feb...nderbinder.htm
and this is the jackass bike of the day, for soooooo many reasons
and this is the jackass bike of the day, for soooooo many reasons
Originally Posted by soyboy
that bike makes me sad, it also frustrates me, obviously someone spent some money but what they got was not what they think they wanted (is that even fixed?) what a mess of bike parts there
Originally Posted by jeac
dude's so stoked on "bike culture" he's gonna come across this and kill himself
Originally Posted by j-lie
i was thinking about posting that one but it was too depressing. did he waste a surly fixxer on a set of performance bike wheels?
Originally Posted by barba
I don't see the big deal. The seat angle looks screwy and I don't like the pedals, but nothing dumber than a lot of bikes.
Originally Posted by j-lie
why the crap is it on fgg?
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03-09-07, 02:46 AM
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Sooo, it has a cassette wheel and a cog, no fixxer.
Are you sure you know what fixed gear means? I'm afraid you didn't "get what you wanted".
Test question: what happens when you're riding along and decide to stop pedaling?
Are you sure you know what fixed gear means? I'm afraid you didn't "get what you wanted".
Test question: what happens when you're riding along and decide to stop pedaling?
03-09-07, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
Sooo, it has a cassette wheel and a cog, no fixxer.
Are you sure you know what fixed gear means? I'm afraid you didn't "get what you wanted".
Test question: what happens when you're riding along and decide to stop pedaling?
Are you sure you know what fixed gear means? I'm afraid you didn't "get what you wanted".
Test question: what happens when you're riding along and decide to stop pedaling?
I was corrected at a few LBS's when I said freewheel singlespeed and was explained that fixed gear = fixed to only 1 gear, which I have. Soooooo according to the staff at FGG (who would be doing their userbase and domain name a disservice to put my bike up), guys at my LBS's and wikipedia, I have a fixed gear with a freewheel, exactly what I wanted.
Maybe your definition is different, but people up north from me say "Hella" when I say "really". So don't feel so bad. Same sh*t, different sewage system.
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03-09-07, 03:28 AM
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Read wikipedia again. It can be called a fixed gear if you're British and want to confuse the **** out of people or you're looking for style points.
If it freewheels, it's not a fixed gear and it shouldn't be at FGG. Dennis obviously didn't notice it wasn't fixed.
Being ss doesn't make it inferior in any way, though.
When you think about it, the terms "singlespeed" and "fixed gear" (gear fixed to the wheel) are pretty self-explanatory.
If it freewheels, it's not a fixed gear and it shouldn't be at FGG. Dennis obviously didn't notice it wasn't fixed.
Being ss doesn't make it inferior in any way, though.
When you think about it, the terms "singlespeed" and "fixed gear" (gear fixed to the wheel) are pretty self-explanatory.
03-09-07, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
Read wikipedia again. It can be called a fixed gear if you're British and want to confuse the **** out of people or you're looking for style points.
If it freewheels, it's not a fixed gear and it shouldn't be at FGG. Dennis obviously didn't notice it wasn't fixed.
Being ss doesn't make it inferior in any way, though.
When you think about it, the terms "singlespeed" and "fixed gear" (gear fixed to the wheel) are pretty self-explanatory.
If it freewheels, it's not a fixed gear and it shouldn't be at FGG. Dennis obviously didn't notice it wasn't fixed.
Being ss doesn't make it inferior in any way, though.
When you think about it, the terms "singlespeed" and "fixed gear" (gear fixed to the wheel) are pretty self-explanatory.
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03-09-07, 04:18 AM
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My new fixie:
The guy at my local LTRU (That's Local Toys R Us) told me it's considered a fixie, and I trust him. I hope Dennis likes it!
The guy at my local LTRU (That's Local Toys R Us) told me it's considered a fixie, and I trust him. I hope Dennis likes it!
03-09-07, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonny Pockets
My new fixie:
The guy at my local LTRU (That's Local Toys R Us) told me it's considered a fixie, and I trust him. I hope Dennis likes it!
The guy at my local LTRU (That's Local Toys R Us) told me it's considered a fixie, and I trust him. I hope Dennis likes it!
edit: I'm sorry, that was just too easy. You threw it right over the plate and I swung for the fences. I'm sure you're a good guy. Just be a little more careful next time.
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03-09-07, 04:35 AM
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Don't forget my Tigers!
03-09-07, 04:51 AM
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your bike isn't a fixed gear. that gallery is devoted to fixed gear bikes. i have no problem with your bike except for the fact that it is on fixed gear gallery(and the seat angle hurts me). i am sure the performance wheels are plenty good for the cash but once again they aren't fixed.
03-09-07, 05:14 AM
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"In the US, "fixed-gear" is used to mean the gear (sprocket) is attached to the hub without a freewheel."
"Fixed gear bicycles simply lack any sort of ratchet mechanism that allows the pedals to coast independently of the drive wheel."
your bike has a rachet mechanism and is not a fixed-gear. even if you argue otherwise it should not be on fixed-gear gallery because none of those bikes have freewheels(rathcets).
"Fixed gear bicycles simply lack any sort of ratchet mechanism that allows the pedals to coast independently of the drive wheel."
your bike has a rachet mechanism and is not a fixed-gear. even if you argue otherwise it should not be on fixed-gear gallery because none of those bikes have freewheels(rathcets).
03-09-07, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mander
I wish i could reach into my computer screen with an allen key and fix this guy's bike.
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007...ccoPendola.htm
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007...ccoPendola.htm
Apart the seat angle and, obviously, the handlebar, I really like the geometry of this bike. What frame make is it, again?
03-09-07, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wroomwroomoops
Apart the seat angle and, obviously, the handlebar, I really like the geometry of this bike. What frame make is it, again?
03-09-07, 07:37 AM
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Incidentally those performance wheels are rebranded neuvation M28 aero2s. At $160 they are a stupid good deal. Putting a fixxer on one would be a good way to get a volos track/eclipse level wheelset for half the price.
03-09-07, 07:46 AM
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good to know. i wasn't bashing the wheels per se. i just usually think of the fixxer as being reserved for high quality (carbon) wheels cause it's close to 80 bucks. also, i'd rather go with something less complicated that's designed for a track cog in the first place. the extra conversion makes me a bit leery of durability.
03-09-07, 07:48 AM
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it doesn't effect spacing as far as i know. i think i saw a bike on FGG that had a rear spinergy with one. the guy popped out the hub and put it on a lathe and shave off 10mm of spacer.
i don't know how it effects dishing though.
i don't know how it effects dishing though.
03-09-07, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dutret
Incidentally those performance wheels are rebranded neuvation M28 aero2s. At $160 they are a stupid good deal. Putting a fixxer on one would be a good way to get a volos track/eclipse level wheelset for half the price.
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03-09-07, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by j-lie
it doesn't effect spacing as far as i know. i think i saw a bike on FGG that had a rear spinergy with one. the guy popped out the hub and put it on a lathe and shave off 10mm of spacer.
i don't know how it effects dishing though.
i don't know how it effects dishing though.
Originally Posted by Surlyville
Fixxer includes all parts necessary for installation, including axle, bearing, cones, spacers, and axle nuts. Most converted hubs can be spaced 120, 126, 130 or 135mm, and
03-09-07, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by milomindrbindr
hahaha that's my bike! Care to explicate on those reasons? I'd like to hear why Fixiation is sad over my bike as well. I didn't know buying parts which fit, were aesthetically pleasing and financially viable for me was so wrong. If all bikes were to your liking and specifications, you'd probably start complaining about no one being original.
this thread just got much funnier.
