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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by wiz on Oct 15, 2008 12:33:34 GMT 1, Whats that all about Silky? the longest skid? are these chaps grown ups?, i would be worried re any todger / crossbar interface happening there.
Whats that all about Silky? the longest skid? are these chaps grown ups?, i would be worried re any todger / crossbar interface happening there.
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Daniel Silk on Oct 15, 2008 12:40:46 GMT 1, I might look like some sort of Circus act ;D move to Shoreditch mate, you'll fit right in ;D
Here one for Shoreditch ;D
uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FoKPdebrVOY
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digitalkid
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by digitalkid on Oct 15, 2008 12:50:44 GMT 1, big blokes on little kiddie bikes looks bizarre to me, but hey horses for courses. Yeah thats what Im worried about  Im six foot, and on ma Mountain bike I have ma saddle up really really high. I think on a BMX I might look like some sort of Circus act ;D
To be honest most of my BMXs are display only, but I do ride a few of them. I have a 1980 Moosegoose which is a 20" frame but has extended (from factory) head and seat tube. This is great to ride even for me and I'm 6'.
I mainly ride my Brompton at the mo, but have been thinking of building a fixed gear for ages. Would take me right back to the mid eighties when we used to strip down Raleigh racers and put cow bars on them, life was so simple back then..
big blokes on little kiddie bikes looks bizarre to me, but hey horses for courses. Yeah thats what Im worried about Im six foot, and on ma Mountain bike I have ma saddle up really really high. I think on a BMX I might look like some sort of Circus act ;D To be honest most of my BMXs are display only, but I do ride a few of them. I have a 1980 Moosegoose which is a 20" frame but has extended (from factory) head and seat tube. This is great to ride even for me and I'm 6'. I mainly ride my Brompton at the mo, but have been thinking of building a fixed gear for ages. Would take me right back to the mid eighties when we used to strip down Raleigh racers and put cow bars on them, life was so simple back then.. |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by digitalkid on Oct 15, 2008 12:58:55 GMT 1, The rush from the danger of being squashed flat by a bus as you have no brakes?
Not sure if you missed this in previous posts? but the rear brake is your legs stopping the rear wheel, simple. Legally to run a fixed gear on the street you need a front brake..
The rush from the danger of being squashed flat by a bus as you have no brakes? Not sure if you missed this in previous posts? but the rear brake is your legs stopping the rear wheel, simple. Legally to run a fixed gear on the street you need a front brake.. |
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spirit
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by spirit on Oct 15, 2008 13:07:56 GMT 1, Been riding fixed for the last 8 years. If you dont ride it then you wont unduerstand the attraction.
Using this logic - how does anyone know they want one before they buy one???
Been riding fixed for the last 8 years. If you dont ride it then you wont unduerstand the attraction. Using this logic - how does anyone know they want one before they buy one??? |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by barry cilit on Oct 15, 2008 13:16:59 GMT 1, fixed gear bikes are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 8 months ago!!
up till then the Hoxtonites rode around on old folding granny bikes for some reason.
Apparently it was so people were less likely to steal them. after a while people saw them as fashionable and coverted from riding black brakeless BMXs (SOOO 3 years ago) to the granny bike. The arty trendies amongst them saw the whole Fixed gear bike culture emerging in SF where people were seen to be "building" their own bikes and ditched the granny bike for the more sleek looking bike. The slender bike was far easier to be seen from and one was able to air their ironic hipster tattoos during mid-pedal opposed to the rather hunched position of the granny bike.
fixed gear bikes are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 8 months ago!!
up till then the Hoxtonites rode around on old folding granny bikes for some reason.
Apparently it was so people were less likely to steal them. after a while people saw them as fashionable and coverted from riding black brakeless BMXs (SOOO 3 years ago) to the granny bike. The arty trendies amongst them saw the whole Fixed gear bike culture emerging in SF where people were seen to be "building" their own bikes and ditched the granny bike for the more sleek looking bike. The slender bike was far easier to be seen from and one was able to air their ironic hipster tattoos during mid-pedal opposed to the rather hunched position of the granny bike.
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by JD on Oct 15, 2008 13:36:31 GMT 1, brilliant
Barry Cilit
brilliant
Barry Cilit
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by JD on Oct 15, 2008 13:41:10 GMT 1, I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum
SEEYA
I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum SEEYA |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Daniel Silk on Oct 15, 2008 14:22:17 GMT 1, This has gotta be JBoy showing off how long his one is ;D
uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WleZDzOTdTU
Jus pullin ya leg JB 
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by leeoman on Oct 15, 2008 14:22:55 GMT 1, I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum
Think i might start a Fixed Gear bike thread on WK ;D
got to laugh really ;D
I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum Think i might start a Fixed Gear bike thread on WK ;D got to laugh really ;D |
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digitalkid
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by digitalkid on Oct 15, 2008 15:08:18 GMT 1,
Say hi to the tumbleweed for me
Say hi to the tumbleweed for me |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by woodsman on Oct 15, 2008 16:55:38 GMT 1, I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum
Someone get out of bed the wrong side today?
I'm off to WK, I think its still a f**king art forum Someone get out of bed the wrong side today? |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by tmccarthy41 on Oct 15, 2008 17:28:24 GMT 1, Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so-
moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task
Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by jellya on Oct 15, 2008 17:32:59 GMT 1, What is it with all you bike boys?? ;D
Only kidding. Looks nice
What is it with all you bike boys?? ;D
Only kidding. Looks nice
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by lalinea on Oct 15, 2008 18:05:42 GMT 1, Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task
Make sure you have good rain gear!!!
Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task Make sure you have good rain gear!!! |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by andrewd on Oct 15, 2008 18:10:45 GMT 1, Anyone here ride semi seriously in London? e.g. with London Dynamos in Richmond Park? I am currently putting in the miles on a turbo trainer with a view to doing a few TT's and sportives next spring. Looking to reward myself with a expensive bike from Cycle Fit.
Fixies are ok but really they are velodromes like Mountain bikes are for off road. Hey but let's not stop that from getting in the way of this year's fashion!
Anyone here ride semi seriously in London? e.g. with London Dynamos in Richmond Park? I am currently putting in the miles on a turbo trainer with a view to doing a few TT's and sportives next spring. Looking to reward myself with a expensive bike from Cycle Fit.
Fixies are ok but really they are velodromes like Mountain bikes are for off road. Hey but let's not stop that from getting in the way of this year's fashion!
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Little Art Book on Oct 15, 2008 18:16:10 GMT 1, 
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by wiz on Oct 15, 2008 18:17:49 GMT 1, Anyone here ride semi seriously in London? e.g. with London Dynamos in Richmond Park? I am currently putting in the miles on a turbo trainer with a view to doing a few TT's and sportives next spring. Looking to reward myself with a expensive bike from Cycle Fit. Fixies are ok but really they are velodromes like Mountain bikes are for off road. Hey but let's not stop that from getting in the way of this year's fashion!
I dont really know what a lot of that means but i agree with what you say re the cyclists in London! they ride through red lights and on pavements etc! v dangerous and i agree they should be more careful! they could have your eye out they ride so close.
Anyone here ride semi seriously in London? e.g. with London Dynamos in Richmond Park? I am currently putting in the miles on a turbo trainer with a view to doing a few TT's and sportives next spring. Looking to reward myself with a expensive bike from Cycle Fit. Fixies are ok but really they are velodromes like Mountain bikes are for off road. Hey but let's not stop that from getting in the way of this year's fashion! I dont really know what a lot of that means but i agree with what you say re the cyclists in London! they ride through red lights and on pavements etc! v dangerous and i agree they should be more careful! they could have your eye out they ride so close. |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Backpack Punk on Oct 15, 2008 21:31:33 GMT 1, Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task
Can you list the parts you used for this, looking to put one together and I not quite sure what to get.
Also is there a list of rating the parts by quality, I want to make sure I'm not buying crap.
Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task Can you list the parts you used for this, looking to put one together and I not quite sure what to get. Also is there a list of rating the parts by quality, I want to make sure I'm not buying crap. |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by angel41 on Oct 15, 2008 21:43:46 GMT 1, Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task
Wow! That's a work of art.  Nice one!
Here is mine... I've been putting it together over the last month or so- moving to portland, or (usa)- so I was looking to put together a pretty dope ride. I think I've accomplished my task Wow! That's a work of art. Nice one! |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Standard on Oct 15, 2008 22:04:17 GMT 1, cyclopornographic images here: (plus a good site) ;D
www.londonfgss.com/thread29-124.html
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by tickz on Oct 16, 2008 17:29:01 GMT 1, Yeah thats what Im worried about Im six foot, and on ma Mountain bike I have ma saddle up really really high. I think on a BMX I might look like some sort of Circus act ;D Correct Silky, dont do it  , you may end up looking bonkers.
im running around on a 24 inch se quadangle,im 6 ft 2 and 33-yeh lets rock  !
Yeah thats what Im worried about Im six foot, and on ma Mountain bike I have ma saddle up really really high. I think on a BMX I might look like some sort of Circus act ;D Correct Silky, dont do it , you may end up looking bonkers. im running around on a 24 inch se quadangle,im 6 ft 2 and 33-yeh lets rock ! |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by oneeye on Oct 17, 2008 7:55:25 GMT 1, Frames- get a keirin njs racing frame if you can afford it.
Sugino 75 crankset is solid. Campy is as well.
Velocity Deep V's for rims.
Phil Wood or Dura Ace make great hubs.
Frames- get a keirin njs racing frame if you can afford it.
Sugino 75 crankset is solid. Campy is as well.
Velocity Deep V's for rims.
Phil Wood or Dura Ace make great hubs.
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by Hugs on Oct 17, 2008 10:56:40 GMT 1, I don't have a fixed wheel bike but I do have an original Raliegh Grifter !
Totally original condition complete with Pac man stickers and the original tool roll and puncture repair kit as it came with the bike.
Must be about a 1979 model i reckon, but could be earlier ( ? )
The bike is in Bristol, I'm in Brisbane.
I don't have a fixed wheel bike but I do have an original Raliegh Grifter !
Totally original condition complete with Pac man stickers and the original tool roll and puncture repair kit as it came with the bike.
Must be about a 1979 model i reckon, but could be earlier ( ? )
The bike is in Bristol, I'm in Brisbane.
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by banksman on Oct 26, 2008 16:09:24 GMT 1, After starting this thread on the 14th OCTOBER I've finally finished building my FIXED GEAR.......
Here it is........
YES I HAVE A BREAK ASWELL!!!!!!!!!!
B.........................
After starting this thread on the 14th OCTOBER I've finally finished building my FIXED GEAR....... Here it is........ YES I HAVE A BREAK ASWELL!!!!!!!!!! B......................... |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by They call me Stephen on Oct 26, 2008 16:17:37 GMT 1, very nice...
if i was you i would personally peel off the velocity v stickers on the wheels (they come off very easily) but it's a beautiful build either way
very nice...
if i was you i would personally peel off the velocity v stickers on the wheels (they come off very easily) but it's a beautiful build either way
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banksman
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by banksman on Oct 26, 2008 16:22:49 GMT 1, very nice... if i was you i would personally peel off the velocity v stickers on the wheels (they come off very easily) but it's a beautiful build either way
Do they defiantly come off easy? ?
B.............
very nice... if i was you i would personally peel off the velocity v stickers on the wheels (they come off very easily) but it's a beautiful build either way Do they defiantly come off easy? ? B............. |
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by They call me Stephen on Oct 26, 2008 16:24:07 GMT 1, yep....i peeled mine off no worries. deep v's look so much better without that yellow sticker!
yep....i peeled mine off no worries. deep v's look so much better without that yellow sticker!
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limitup
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FIXED GEAR BIKES - Anyone got one?, by limitup on Oct 26, 2008 22:50:45 GMT 1, Correct Silky, dont do it , you may end up looking bonkers. im running around on a 24 inch se quadangle,im 6 ft 2 and 33-yeh lets rock !
Now THAT is a suhweet little ride. Man, when I was a kid, 1 of my buddies had 1 of these(he had the 20in, not the 24in cruiser). I thought it was the berries! I'd let him take the Skyway for a rip, while I would run his Quadangle like I stole it.
Nice bike, Guv!
Correct Silky, dont do it , you may end up looking bonkers. im running around on a 24 inch se quadangle,im 6 ft 2 and 33-yeh lets rock ! Now THAT is a suhweet little ride. Man, when I was a kid, 1 of my buddies had 1 of these(he had the 20in, not the 24in cruiser). I thought it was the berries! I'd let him take the Skyway for a rip, while I would run his Quadangle like I stole it. Nice bike, Guv! |
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Im six foot, and on ma Mountain bike I have ma saddle up really really high. 
Nice one!
, you may end up looking bonkers.
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