Vanity Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 i need a new ride... but im a big guy, so i neeed a strong bike... should prolly get more of a street style bike, but i still wanna be able to take it down a gravel path if need be. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 oh, and none of that fixed gear nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorplot Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Vanity oh, and none of that fixed gear nonsense Playa, fixed gear is fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 El Mamerro + clipless pedals + fixed cog = major eating of shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS-1 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I plan on riding a bike. Last summer I rode upwards of 55 miles in less than 12 hours. And got attacked by a german shepherd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorplot Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Some tight fixies http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/b/kirkley.jpg'> http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/sloan.jpg'> http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/hedman1.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Today or tommorow my bikes getting delivered. Raleigh Chopper Mk2 1974. 3 Gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 too much fucking work for my outta shape fat ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 that cannondale looks pretty sturdy why are all the cross bars going at a slant these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawhat Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 i am just getting back to riding my bike. its an old mountain bike, gary fisher aquila. just riding it to work and to the ocean for now. will be getting back to some trails soon. around here people are not used to watching out for bike riders so i always figured if i got fucked up it would be a drivers fault.. but what do i do last week but slam into a parked car. doh. bent my rim major, HUGE bruises on the legs, fucked up arms. i am not even sure how it happened... so i finally decided to buy a helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 ::sigh:: i have no wheels. i cant wait to get back on my fixed for this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 52/16 or bust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 magna no brakes spoke reflectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfreshsushi Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 bianchi single speed. NOT A FIXED GEAR. WITH BRAKES. and it's a really pretty shade of lite blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 i have a chromoly pista too. except mine is 49, has toe clips and a black seat plus i taped the frame the other day. i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 ^49. i'm a 47 max. i was going to buy this bike from this one guy who is extremly short: http://bikezoneva.com/site/images/library/large/khs_flight100_orange_02_m.jpg'> had really good parts on it and was going to get it for $500 complete. but it was a 49. :( well if anyone knows of a 47, contact me. i am on the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfreshsushi Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 how nice you looking for (brands & price range)? right now i'm working at a bike shop, so if it's not in stock they can order shit for me. oh, and everything in the shop is used so it's cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 edit stupid question. ::punching myself in the face:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfreshsushi Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 it's a shop in oakland. it's mostly used and refurbished gear, but i got a bianchi single speed for $290. it don't get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by Devilush well if anyone knows of a 47, contact me. i am on the hunt. Dev...I just got a lead on a couple short bikes this past week. I'll get ahold of my contact and get the scoop. edit: they'll have to be shipped of course. holler if you're down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic sucks Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by AREANKAY 52/16 or bust! YOWZAA!!! that's a big ass gear. you must be a super-pimp (or live in a really flat city with no stop lights) currently I'm rocking: -Surly fixed gear frame -King headset -Time carbon fork (w/ cro-mo steer tube) -Specalized Tri-Spoke carbon rear wheel w/ HED track converter kit and lots of red lock-tight -Syntace tri bars (bull horns) -39/14 gear -and the rest is junk parts until I get some money Pic soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_YEAHMANWORD Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Originally posted by ODS-1 I plan on riding a bike. Last summer I rode upwards of 55 miles in less than 12 hours. And got attacked by a german shepherd. that's heavy duty bro. 4.5 miles an hour??? you should be on the fuckin tour or somethin man cause you got a gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 my fleet somec tt frame fixed gear 53/18 carbon fork with gucci campy cranks and headset and the fagucci jalco deep dish wheel set de bernardi fixed gear 52/16 some shimano rx 100 crap and crap wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 http://www.kak.ru/images/archive/13-14/london/Br17.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCosaNostra Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 schwinn till i die http://www.schwinnbike.com/images/catalog/r_33.41.S4-FrontierFS24-Blk-B.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 i gotta change the gearing on my bike. its 42x18.. i know, that's laughable.. i'm wondering whether to go to 16 or 15.. also if !@#$% sees this, when you had your peugeot did you ever need to do anything with the bottom bracket? and was it french threaded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 blaazed Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/transferandother/metrocard.jpg'> best believe i be pimpin it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 nice bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/histepfront.JPG'> :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by LaCosaNostra schwinn till i die you realize that schwinn is owned by the same people that put out pacific brand bikes? old schwinn=good. new schwinn=only a name. not trying to be a dick...just saying the quality isn't really going to be there anymore. pretty damn sad when you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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