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Picture of your Bike...[BICYCLES ONLY PLEASE]
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Now that is awesome!!must be heavy?
About 160lbs. I wouldn't advise using that same trailer for that weight again. But some trailers are rated at 350lbs+.
Electric bike, customized. I haven't been to a gas station in quite a long time, and since it's technically a bicycle (although it has a motor) it's sidewalk-legal.
Nice bike man.
My Kona Shred. It's an amazing bike. Pretty much indestructible
I put white grips on it and a lizard skin. It's due for a tuneup though...Attachments
Some cool bikes here..
I own a 99 Bh Coronas Replica (the deore model)
I love old school mountain bikes..someday will get one of these:
Manitou FS
Marin Nail FRS
Cannondale F900 Team Volvo
I own a 99 Bh Coronas Replica (the deore model)
I love old school mountain bikes..someday will get one of these:
Manitou FS
Marin Nail FRS
Cannondale F900 Team Volvo
Surly Steamroller
I had this built up a few months ago. It is my first fixed gear and I am loving it.
More pics here
http://velospace.org/node/18684
I had this built up a few months ago. It is my first fixed gear and I am loving it.
More pics here
http://velospace.org/node/18684
Can someone please explain to me why you would want a fixed gear road or mountain bike? I really don't get it...
A fixed gear bike has a lot of advantages for short distances, especially in a city or in an area where you have to slow or stop a lot. It's a lot easier to start and go without coming to a complete stop, and you have more control over the bike in those situations.
That said, I much prefer my geared bike for anything over 5-6 miles, especially if there are going to be winds, hills, or hauling gear involved. Being able to shift is definitely an advantage in those situations.
But for most people who just use their bikes for short trips near them, a fixed gear or single-speed bike is perfect, and requires little to no maintenance.
Why not just leave your 10 speed in the same gear all the time? And still have the available gears when needed? Makes way more sense to me, and as far as maintenance? Is that really their argument? If anyone thinks a 10 speed is so much maintenance that they prefer a single speed, in my opinion they shouldn't even be riding a bike hahaha. No but really, come on, maintenance? Like what, cleaning the and oiling the chain? You still do that on a single speed. Adjusting tension in the cables? You can do that on the shifter itself, it's very very simple. There really is no good argument to have a single speed in my humble opinion, other than that it's the latest trend.
To each his own. Some people prefer the simplicity and look of it, and some people think that the added weight of the rear cassette and deraileur is unnecessary. To each their own, I suppose. I own both a fixed gear and a geared bike, and I love my geared bike for commuting, and I love using my fixed gear for riding short distances and in traffic. It's a lot lighter, quicker, and easier to handle. Different bikes, man.
Haven't really contributed in a long time. Have been out building dirt jumps all day.... I really need a bike.
Its hard to explain, and each bike has its purpose. I have a Litespeed road bike which I use for long hauls, I have a Santa Cruz mountain bike which I take on the trails, and I have this new fixed gear.
It is my first fixie and I really love it, it adds a new dimension to biking. It is a great workout because you are working when you ride up AND down hills, it teaches you better pedaling technique and it is just a lot of fun. I have found my leg strength increase significantly since I got my fixie.
Complete bargain at £65, but it gets shaky at anything over 24 MPH. Several pieces have fallen off since that photo was taken, but the main frame is pretty strong for a cheap bike. Overall, a fair bit different to my last bike (XC 3), but great for general purposes.
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Absolutely not.
Seriously though, it is very stable at what I'd consider medium speeds (10-20 MPH), just not when you go much slower or much faster
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I have a nice Marin bike, but hurts to much to ride, I want to get an ultra moter A2B, they cost about $2700, look good, electric bike, unless I can find another fine looking electric bike.
Remove the cranks and bottom bracket, turn the bike upside down and spray loads of PlusGas (penetrating oil) down the seat tube.
Leave it a couple of days, remove the saddle and clamp a long bar into the seat post. Get someone to hold the bike and start moving the bar forwards then backwards. If you get some movement, spray more oil on the seat post and keep turning it. It might take a while and take care not to apply too much force and break the seat post clamp.
It all that doesn't work, you probably need to take it to your local bike shop for some expert advice.
