rubbish heap two Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Well, it definitely seems out of place but why be a broken record? You know how some of us feel about Sugino on a classy bike. just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 i didnt even look at the group. if it makes you feel better here: FUCK 75's. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 thanks hesh haha. track bikes have been legalized on the streets of portland by the state congress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I can only imagine the uproar it would have caused were they to make it illegal to ride fixed / brakeless. In a city where literally just about everyone within city limits rides a fixed or converted fixed bike... a shit law like that would have been chaos. I can't wait till the vintage dutch bikes take over the "cool - now" factor and fixed goes back to the ones who really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Im surprised youre leaning more towards oversized aluminum tubing than a dutch coaster. You seemed so gung ho about showing off the old man in you when we were talking about gazelles. More Americans`ll need to travel to Amsterdam before this shit catches on. I love the dutch and their family sedan on bikes. One child in a handlebar basket, the other kid on the cyclists lap with the wife sidesaddling the rear rack. Shits tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 ^ ^ ^ crazy, you think they'd just buy a few more bikes, teach the lil brats how to ride ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I still love the dutch bikes, don't get me wrong. I'd even love to own one. But with the Ace hotel now selling and renting the Jorg & Olif style dutch bikes it's only a matter of time before you see the hip crowd trading their fixed for Dutch. If I could get a Gazelle in the states, I'd be all over it. You can buy one through a shop in Florida and pay a poo-load for shipping and exporting to the them, and then shipping to yourself, and the cost of the bike. There is a chance of doing just that but the price for doing so is so outrageous that I'd rather spend my cash on something I'll use much, much more. Some dude in town is selling an Obree fixed TT bike for $90k if anyone is interested... test rides will only set you back $5k. Hesh?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 gios torino pro pista in my future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 if anyone wants to trade cranks and wants 170mm in exchange for 165, get at me. i'm looking for something built for a campy taper BB since that's what i'm running with (so basically, campy or sugino cranks). soup??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise Pascal Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I can only imagine the uproar it would have caused were they to make it illegal to ride fixed / brakeless. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnZ3qzIwmlw i rode a fixed bianchi the other day...fun and fun!!!!! it was great to switch it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hah can i switch back if I dont like em? Ive got 170s on my roadie but I need the street corner clearance. I think the gios is a great bike. If I had 2k for another frame, and another 1k to build it propper I would. Whoisseuth, I doubt you could ever set it up like this. Its an optical illusion, there is actually a bicycle in this picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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soupBDC Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hey Dos, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 the gios that may be in my future is a bit older. prolly 80s, and i would have to supply the babe. peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 eh, never mind. i'm stupid and 170 suits me fine. the internet turns me into some kind of "grass is greener on the other side" idealist, whereas actually riding my bike makes me not give a fuck really, besides things like stretched chains and out-of-true rims. i would like me some sweet kaisei tubed track frame though, those japanese know how to make nice steel. for hesh's sake, if i had the money i'd go out and buy a nice road bike too, and ride it from the city to the beach and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Hey Dos, me and the crew, rollin up with my main man dirt, who is finally comming back to sf tomorow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahleediddy Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 i know one of you guys in here spent time in chicago. i saw someone riding today with a velocity bag in sf. anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Kimball and Halabamos were the two chicago contributers but neither have posted in two months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"inkie" Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Halabamos hahaha, I'm going to see Mash tonight in the city, hopefully it will let me in on to some of the secrets as to why fixies are invading It might even convince me to get a fixie, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 philly pro race is today, cant be bothered to go watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 i know one of you guys in here spent time in chicago. i saw someone riding today with a velocity bag in sf. anyone? i worked there for a while, but not for velocity, and im not in sf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KniggazInDemStreetz Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I don't know shit about bikes truth be told, and I'm not really an enthusiast, I ride a KHS Flite and have Mavic Open Pros, it's really sweet, when money flows I'll get a nicer frame, and I also would very much like a road bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat Bush Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 saving up for a new front wheel. 650cc deep v, possibly? i ride a bike for a living but dont know too much. just enough to front like i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 650? are you a child or a mexican? oh and the philly race was yesterdaya nd i watched and had fun. big crash at the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 A 650 seems more trouble than it's worth... and that fad died out long ago. Even with triathletes. There's no real science that proves the wheel gets you there faster. But you said you ride for a living so I assume you're a messenger. Which means it has nothing to do with performance. I'm bummed they didn't cover the race on VS. but I didn't expect them to. That station sucks for watching races. I heard JJ Haedo won the race... duh. No motivation to ride lately. Need the nice weather back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 riding on the highway in mexico city. lucas brunelle is too crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I just bought a specialized 415 ramp bmx for $50 canadian. Its heavy but bulletproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Beard Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I had my eye on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 building up your own is more fun. i had my eyes on replacing my current selle italia turbo with either this: or this: heavy, aesthetically pleasing classic vs. aero, lightweight modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ah the Cannondale Capo... would have heavily thought about that bike as a winter training bike but unfortunately for them, they left out fender mounts. Why make up a street / commuter bike and leave out fender mounts? Not too smart on Cannondale's end if you ask me. I have the Arione saddle and love it. I've gone through many saddles and found the Arione to be the most comfortable... for me. The Selle San Marcos Rolls saddle is a hot favorite in the pro ranks for the "bigger" boys and I assume so because of it's wider and more cushioned surface. I've never actually ridden one before so I can't make judgement on them. However... saddles are a very personal thing and probably the most important piece of equipment you put on your bike. So choose wisely. I like the Fizik Arione because I can get more positions on the long shape of the saddle and when adjusting the saddle fore and aft I have more room than most saddles allow due to the longer rails. But I'm racing so my needs are different from what you'll need. Either one is gonna cost you unless you go the eBay / Craigslist route... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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