NotSoBigBen Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Can't believe I built this more than 2 years ago now but still get a kick out of riding it - went for a spin round the 'hood this evening Have made a few changes to make it easier ride :- 1) shorter stem, twitchy now but easier on the hand/back2) those 'toeclip' pedals were no damn good, got one foot in but it took another 2 or 3 k's before I could get the second in ... changed to some old SPD type pedals I had lying around and they work a treat3) fitted my 'cool' YAWYD topcap As far as riding it goes ..... I am over the nearly getting ejected feeling when you inadvertently stop pedaling (then realise you can't) - simple things like riding over speed bumps etc. even become interesting THANK HEAVENS for the front brake! Without it my hips would have been long gone unscrewed Haven't managed to get the fixie 'fashion' thing sorted yet but will head over to TumbleWeed's spot sometime to get some tips and loan some stuff B) Some I don't understand:- Cards in Spokes - huh
CAAD4 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Nice looking ride. Start with anything wool or tweed and you will fit right in with the fixie set..
Seeker911 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Gives me a good idea for a new year project. Think what will do it will be a real funky spray job.
NotSoBigBen Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 Ping Tumbleweed, can I borrow something 'wool or tweed' and a leather bag please?
Tumbleweed Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Ping Tumbleweed, can I borrow something 'wool or tweed' and a leather bag please? Got a tweed cap for you, but the bag's not leather. It's unhip PVC…and it says Giant on it…
NotSoBigBen Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 PVC is fine but but but I would have to put duct tape over the writing As an aside is it PC to ride a fixie without a helmet
scotty Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 PVC is fine but but but I would have to put duct tape over the writing As an aside is it PC to ride a fixie without a helmet Only in your driveway.
Tumbleweed Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 PVC is fine but but but I would have to put duct tape over the writing As an aside is it PC to ride a fixie without a helmet Eish, will I be able to get it off afterwards…? It's not PC, it de rigeur…
LeTurbo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 PVC is fine but but but I would have to put duct tape over the writing As an aside is it PC to ride a fixie without a helmet Contrary opinion as always: PVC - vaguely acceptable, as long as it's made from rcycled material like an old billboard. Must be courier bag style. Fixie with helmet? Fine, be ostracised then. Be uncool. Be terminally unhip. Be a poseur lycra roadie trying but not succeeding.
NotSoBigBen Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 Contrary opinion as always: PVC - vaguely acceptable, as long as it's made from rcycled material like an old billboard. Must be courier bag style. Fixie with helmet? Fine, be ostracised then. Be uncool. Be terminally unhip. Be a poseur lycra roadie trying but not succeeding. Oh well I guess besides that stoopid logo on his bag it looks way to 'mod' then. I always ride my fixie in the dark sans helmet just in case the 'hub 'helmut' police are out and take a pic
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