Author Topic: bikes (Read 309176 times)

TMZ · « **Reply #300 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:39:57 PM »

i'm clueless about this shit but i'd really like a nice, cheap fixie. help??

Vegetable Lasagna · « **Reply #301 on:** July 18, 2009, 02:32:07 PM »

Quote from: TMZ on July 18, 2009, 12:39:57 PM

i'm clueless about this shit but i'd really like a nice, cheap fixie. help??

http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #302 on:** July 18, 2009, 05:03:13 PM »

It is a lot of fun to ride, gets me to work in record time.

Nonsense · « **Reply #303 on:** July 18, 2009, 05:17:06 PM »

Quote from: Vegetable Lasagna on July 18, 2009, 02:32:07 PM

Quote from: TMZ on July 18, 2009, 12:39:57 PM
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i'm clueless about this shit but i'd really like a nice, cheap fixie. help??
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http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm

I'd actually suggest the Windsor Clockwork, as its cheaper, comes with brakes, has more relaxed geometry (not as tight as track geo) and I've heard the quality of the steel they use on the Clockwork is better than that of the Kilo TT.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/clockwork.htm

Albatross · « **Reply #304 on:** July 18, 2009, 06:05:03 PM »

i fucking hate you guys

its hipsters like you that made it so shitty bikes went from being $5 to TRENDY STATUS and now i cant cop some wheels to get to work for under $50

me and a friend are planning on restoring some really old raleighs in his garage and converting them to fixies to sell at insane markups. i feel there is money to be made on this trend but i also feel like that jewish kid in grade 5 that collected pokemon cards with the sole intent of selling them in a year.

that kid made a bunch of money though.

EXTRA SPICY · « **Reply #305 on:** July 19, 2009, 01:38:58 AM »

<img src="http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7512/trendshpeed.jpg">
gas is hitting 3 dollars a gallon again, this helps

Paper Crane · « **Reply #306 on:** July 19, 2009, 01:44:38 AM »

^lulz @ the plant placement.

EXTRA SPICY · « **Reply #307 on:** July 19, 2009, 02:02:41 AM »

Quote from: tough omelette on July 19, 2009, 01:44:38 AM

^lulz @ the plant placement.

haha, it has a use really!
i have a lot of tweakers around my condo so it helps to keep them from peeking in at my life.

kilgore. · « **Reply #308 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:37:32 AM »

pabst blue ribbon and a track bike huh?

EXTRA SPICY · « **Reply #309 on:** July 19, 2009, 01:16:42 PM »

Quote from: kilgore. on July 19, 2009, 10:37:32 AM

pabst blue ribbon and a track bike huh?

hip as fuck...
its just another thing to waste time on just like this message board though i guess.

Howie · « **Reply #310 on:** July 19, 2009, 02:08:34 PM »

I have an old road bike in my garage. It'd be sick to convert it into a singlespeed or something. I'm gonna have to look into that.

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #311 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Howie on July 19, 2009, 02:08:34 PM

I have an old road bike in my garage. It'd be sick to convert it into a singlespeed or something. I'm gonna have to look into that.

Check to see if it has vertical or horizontal rear drop outs. If it has vertical you need a adapter that looks like a derailleur.

drunk · « **Reply #312 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:08:24 PM »

found mine in a back alley today

killing time · « **Reply #313 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:22:52 PM »

i peed in a back alley today

McCly · « **Reply #314 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM »

can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."

max power · « **Reply #315 on:** July 20, 2009, 07:12:44 AM »

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM

can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."

the only legitimate argument for them is that they are fun. there is absolutely no advantage over a regular bike, unless you are riding in the snow.

Hypnotoad · « **Reply #316 on:** July 20, 2009, 08:34:07 AM »

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM

can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."

If there are hills where you live you'll want gears and breaks. I live in Salt Lake and occasionally see people with fixies WALKING THEIR BIKES DOWN HILLS. Not worth it.

TMZ · « **Reply #317 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:07:59 AM »

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM

can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."

maintenance is super easy since it's only one gear. i've done research..
does anyone know anything about republic bikes??

EXTRA SPICY · « **Reply #318 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:23:41 AM »

Quote from: TMZ on July 20, 2009, 09:07:59 AM

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM
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can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."
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maintenance is super easy since it's only one gear. i've done research..
does anyone know anything about republic bikes??

they're pieces of shit you can buy at urban outfitters.

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #319 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:48:11 AM »

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM

can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html

Sheldon Brown is considered a top bike expert and has a really great website, any questions you have about fixed or single speed or hell any bike can be answered here.

Personally I like riding my fixed gear because,1. it is fun,2. it makes me more aware as a bike rider, and 3. I feel like I get better exercise. It is also nice not having a million parts to worry about when fixing the bike.

rob2 · « **Reply #320 on:** July 21, 2009, 03:19:41 PM »

I'm wanting to paint my bike - has anyone got any tips?

jrock · « **Reply #321 on:** July 21, 2009, 03:31:59 PM »

Quote from: TMZ on July 20, 2009, 09:07:59 AM

Quote from: McCly on July 20, 2009, 12:55:41 AM
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can someone explain the benefit of a fixie over a normal bike? I'm looking to get something else to get around in since gas is getting expensive again, and I'm weighing my options. A shitload of people ride them here, but no one really has a good reason besides "it's what everyone else is doing."
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maintenance is super easy since it's only one gear. i've done research..
does anyone know anything about republic bikes??

like everyone else says, they're pretty fun. it feels a lot like skating in the way that you ride through traffic and skid to stop (a lot like powersliding). i was a bigger hater than anybody, but i changed my tune once i actually sucked up my pride and rode one.

my friend has a republic bike and he says its pretty shitty. the components suck and fall apart pretty easily and the frame is some blank chinese shit. i know the price on those is tempting, but it would probably be better to spend another 100 - 200 bucks on a better bike. SE bikes has some decent entry level bikes, as does fuji (i think they are the same frame as the SE lager). they're probaby in the 4-500 range. Raleigh and bianchi have some good bikes in the 500-700 range. or you could just check craigslist for a used one or check the junkyard/thrift stores for a road bike to convert. just make sure it has horizontal dropouts and also that it doesn't have a french threaded bottom bracket.

All Hail Wu Welsh · « **Reply #322 on:** July 27, 2009, 02:58:40 PM »

Quote from: rob2 on July 21, 2009, 03:19:41 PM

I'm wanting to paint my bike - has anyone got any tips?

hang it from a tree and spray paint it hanging like that youll be able to get every inch of the bike, give abotu 3-5 coats then put a coat of laquer on it. If you want to do a good job its gonna take 2-3 days

max power · « **Reply #323 on:** July 27, 2009, 03:10:43 PM »

Quote from: rob2 on July 21, 2009, 03:19:41 PM

I'm wanting to paint my bike - has anyone got any tips?

if you've got money to burn, get it powdercoated. so much better than a rattle can paint job. if you still want to paint it, get it media blasted somewhere, prime it, then paint it.

ZipZinger · « **Reply #324 on:** July 27, 2009, 04:06:23 PM »

this is what im rolling on when it rains

odp · « **Reply #325 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:32:08 PM »

my bartender just gave me an old bianchi fixed gear. shit's sweet. i need pedals, anyone want to hook it up or know where i can get some for a decent price?

max power · « **Reply #326 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:52:09 PM »

Quote from: odp on July 27, 2009, 08:32:08 PM

my bartender just gave me an old bianchi fixed gear. shit's sweet. i need pedals, anyone want to hook it up or know where i can get some for a decent price?

i'm assuming you want toe clips (straps on a platform pedal) not clipless (that need the 'special' shoes). MKS make great pedals, but Wellgo's will do the job.

www.nashbar.com or www.jensonusa.com you can find decent stuff on ebay, too.

kilgore. · « **Reply #327 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:56:48 PM »

my friend just got his chrome bianchi pista jacked.

rob2 · « **Reply #328 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:28:32 AM »

Here's my bike after I painted it, it took ages but was pretty fun

odp · « **Reply #329 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:56:57 AM »

Quote from: max power on July 27, 2009, 08:52:09 PM

Quote from: odp on July 27, 2009, 08:32:08 PM
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my bartender just gave me an old bianchi fixed gear. shit's sweet. i need pedals, anyone want to hook it up or know where i can get some for a decent price?
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i'm assuming you want toe clips (straps on a platform pedal) not clipless (that need the 'special' shoes). MKS make great pedals, but Wellgo's will do the job.

www.nashbar.com or www.jensonusa.com you can find decent stuff on ebay, too.

sweet man! thanks, i'm going to scope this out today. i want to get riding that beast. i've been riding a mountain bike through the streets lately and it's fun as hell hitting up cellar doors and grass hips, but i want to do some power slides.

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