just got a bike - Page 5

SmokeSomeDoja · 11-19-2008, 03:06 PM

bike parking

**farmergiles** · 11-19-2008, 03:16 PM

A few years back a bunch of San Fran couriers turned up in London on fixed wheel, they`d cycled most of the way across Europe, they ended up staying in a squat where friends of mine lived. I don`t know why tf you would choose fixed wheel in Frisco being all hilly and that, but it`s all good.

I`ve cycled fixed wheel , back pedal brake, hub gears, derailleur. Derailleur wins hands down but you get special manly points for trying to keep up with derailleur down hills with fixed gears. Good for wheelies as well cos you don`t have to use the brake for control.

Props SSD cycling is part of the solution to today`s ills, more power to your legs.

Captain Cannabis · 11-19-2008, 03:33 PM

cycling is also an addictive hobby

**farmergiles** · 11-19-2008, 03:35 PM

Cycling pawns smack.

Jakeisuseless · 11-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmergiles

A few years back a bunch of San Fran couriers turned up in London on fixed wheel, they`d cycled most of the way across Europe, they ended up staying in a squat where friends of mine lived. I don`t know why tf you would choose fixed wheel in Frisco being all hilly and that, but it`s all good.

I`ve cycled fixed wheel , back pedal brake, hub gears, derailleur. Derailleur wins hands down but you get special manly points for trying to keep up with derailleur down hills with fixed gears. Good for wheelies as well cos you don`t have to use the brake for control.

Props SSD cycling is part of the solution to today`s ills, more power to your legs.

Fixed gear isn't a logical, but rather a spiritual bicycling choice. Legs and tire.

**farmergiles** · 11-20-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakeisuseless

Fixed gear isn't a logical, but rather a spiritual bicycling choice. Legs and tire.

Granted but it`s a spiritual choice that makes more sense in Belgium than San Fran.

I`m not knocking it.

sput·nik · 11-22-2008, 08:34 AM

it used to be that you couldn't understand the soul of a bike unless you learned TIG welding and built your own frame.

apparently fixie trendsters have found some sort of shortcut

Jakeisuseless · 11-24-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sput·nik

it used to be that you couldn't understand the soul of a bike unless you learned TIG welding and built your own frame.

apparently fixie trendsters have found some sort of shortcut

Possibly, possibly.

**Bearsy** · 11-25-2008, 02:37 AM

<~ Wants a bike so bad.

Unfortunately I can't find a frame to hold my frame.

I'm pretty sure I can't just grab any old bike right?

Captain Cannabis · 11-25-2008, 03:16 AM

i am pretty sure most frames would be strong enough. maybe go to a bike store and ask. maybe don't get one made from aluminium.

i guess i'm not really sure at all. interesting question

Neildo · 11-25-2008, 03:39 AM

agreed, don't get aluminum. just go to a bike store and try sitting on a bunch to see what frame size fits you best. also, it totally depends on what kind of riding you want to do.

**Bearsy** · 11-25-2008, 11:54 AM

I'm not into mountain biking(well I am, but I've had bad experiences and I'm not there physically either)
So it'll just be street riding to get me from place to place. No racing or anything either.

Captain Cannabis · 11-25-2008, 01:00 PM

a mountain bike frame will be stronger than a street/hybrid frame in any case, so that is where you should probably start looking. you can put street tires on a mountain bike and ride it on the road.

**farmergiles** · 11-25-2008, 03:33 PM

^s true.

Also decent quality modern aluminium frames are fine. I`d choose steel for the suppleness of ride but suspension works well nowadays.

Яedking · 11-30-2008, 09:26 PM

noice noice ... no hating on the fixed gear, it gives consistency. the latest bike i picked up was a trek 7.2 fx and i love that machine. up until the cold weather i was putting 14 miles up on it 4 days a week, and it's smoooooth as fuck.

**Bearsy** · 12-20-2008, 12:13 PM

I've found my bike...

BikePedia - 2009 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc Complete Bicycle

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38436

I'm getting the black model.
I'm going to replace the wheels with 48 spoke rims(they're the ones at the bottom of the page) instead of the stock 32 for more support of my weight and replace the front suspension with a rigid fork.

In the following months I'm gonna get a Thomson seatpost and Avid Juicy 7 disc hydraulic disc brakes.

Now I just need $700 to get it...

SmokeSomeDoja · 01-15-2009, 03:38 PM

well, i did it - i added a freewheel to it. i dont really know what to say, both have pros and cons...its nice getting to work downtown in like 20 minutes coasting down hills, and its nice coasting in general....but fixed is still rad and i plan on switching back eventually

Captain Cannabis · 01-15-2009, 05:37 PM

my mentality towards biking here in norway is all wrong. in canada we put the bikes away and don't ride them all winter (unless you are a winter biker, and for that you need a different bike), but it seems like the weather is good enough here to go for a spin.

all the roads are dry in the city so i guess i am just being stubborn

myxomatosis · 01-17-2009, 03:41 AM

I miss my bike. It's been sititng at work collecting dust because I've felt like shit and just been being lazy and sleeping all day. The past few days I've had a huge urge to go pick it up and just haven't done it, mainly because I've been waking up when I'm supposed to be at work. It was a nice workout though, 3 miles there, lifting tons of cases all night, then 3 miles back. Especially with the heavy beast of a bike I have.

One day I'll have money and/or find a cheap bike that'll fit my tall ass. Doja, you're a tall dude too, right? I'm a measly 6'4" and I can't find a goddamn bike to fit me that's not a grand. I guess I could go to the co-op (Velociped, cool place, check out the website, should be more places like that). Also, sweet bike and sweet pictures as always.

**Bearsy** · 01-31-2009, 10:01 AM

Yesterday out of the blue my mom called me and said she'd front me the money for my bike.

All this next week is gonna be spent shopping around and stuff. Awesome.

11-19-2008, 03:06 PM	#81 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	bike parking __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

11-19-2008, 03:16 PM	#82 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	A few years back a bunch of San Fran couriers turned up in London on fixed wheel, they`d cycled most of the way across Europe, they ended up staying in a squat where friends of mine lived. I don`t know why tf you would choose fixed wheel in Frisco being all hilly and that, but it`s all good. I`ve cycled fixed wheel , back pedal brake, hub gears, derailleur. Derailleur wins hands down but you get special manly points for trying to keep up with derailleur down hills with fixed gears. Good for wheelies as well cos you don`t have to use the brake for control. Props SSD cycling is part of the solution to today`s ills, more power to your legs. Attached Images __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Last edited by farmergiles; 11-19-2008 at 03:43 PM.

11-19-2008, 03:33 PM	#83 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,849 Thanks: 2,580 Thanked 2,915 Times in 1,679 Posts	cycling is also an addictive hobby __________________ fuck the monkeys

11-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#84 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	Cycling pawns smack. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

11-22-2008, 08:34 AM	#87 (permalink)
sput·nik denizen Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: the blackest lodge Posts: 3,660 Thanks: 142 Thanked 137 Times in 102 Posts	it used to be that you couldn't understand the soul of a bike unless you learned TIG welding and built your own frame. apparently fixie trendsters have found some sort of shortcut __________________ and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music . . .

11-25-2008, 03:16 AM	#90 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,849 Thanks: 2,580 Thanked 2,915 Times in 1,679 Posts	i am pretty sure most frames would be strong enough. maybe go to a bike store and ask. maybe don't get one made from aluminium. i guess i'm not really sure at all. interesting question __________________ fuck the monkeys

11-25-2008, 03:39 AM	#91 (permalink)
Neildo is stoned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 107 Thanks: 7 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	agreed, don't get aluminum. just go to a bike store and try sitting on a bunch to see what frame size fits you best. also, it totally depends on what kind of riding you want to do.

11-25-2008, 01:00 PM	#93 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,849 Thanks: 2,580 Thanked 2,915 Times in 1,679 Posts	a mountain bike frame will be stronger than a street/hybrid frame in any case, so that is where you should probably start looking. you can put street tires on a mountain bike and ride it on the road. __________________ fuck the monkeys

11-25-2008, 03:33 PM	#94 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	^s true. Also decent quality modern aluminium frames are fine. I`d choose steel for the suppleness of ride but suspension works well nowadays. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

11-30-2008, 09:26 PM	#95 (permalink)
Яedking the real №1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 27 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts	noice noice ... no hating on the fixed gear, it gives consistency. the latest bike i picked up was a trek 7.2 fx and i love that machine. up until the cold weather i was putting 14 miles up on it 4 days a week, and it's smoooooth as fuck. __________________

01-15-2009, 03:38 PM	#97 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	well, i did it - i added a freewheel to it. i dont really know what to say, both have pros and cons...its nice getting to work downtown in like 20 minutes coasting down hills, and its nice coasting in general....but fixed is still rad and i plan on switching back eventually __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

01-15-2009, 05:37 PM	#98 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,849 Thanks: 2,580 Thanked 2,915 Times in 1,679 Posts	my mentality towards biking here in norway is all wrong. in canada we put the bikes away and don't ride them all winter (unless you are a winter biker, and for that you need a different bike), but it seems like the weather is good enough here to go for a spin. all the roads are dry in the city so i guess i am just being stubborn __________________ fuck the monkeys

01-17-2009, 03:41 AM	#99 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 4,121 Thanks: 876 Thanked 884 Times in 574 Posts	I miss my bike. It's been sititng at work collecting dust because I've felt like shit and just been being lazy and sleeping all day. The past few days I've had a huge urge to go pick it up and just haven't done it, mainly because I've been waking up when I'm supposed to be at work. It was a nice workout though, 3 miles there, lifting tons of cases all night, then 3 miles back. Especially with the heavy beast of a bike I have. One day I'll have money and/or find a cheap bike that'll fit my tall ass. Doja, you're a tall dude too, right? I'm a measly 6'4" and I can't find a goddamn bike to fit me that's not a grand. I guess I could go to the co-op (Velociped, cool place, check out the website, should be more places like that). Also, sweet bike and sweet pictures as always. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

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