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i had no idea that you moved out of chicago!
i'm going to be getting a fixed gear this spring hopefully, and use it for around the city and my road bike for commuting to work and back.
I predict you'll start riding the fixed gear full time once you get used to it
They are awesome. Do you commute in Chicago? What do you do in the winter? Stronger tires on the road bike?Are those just the pedals that clip on your shoes? You hate them at first, and fall a lot
they are clipless pedals and require the matching shoes. everyone i know that uses them swears by them
I predict you'll start riding the fixed gear full time once you get used to it
i'm sure i'll ride fixed as i get used to it more. my girlfriend (ms.gio) rides fixed so its mainly for when i'm out with her and just relaxing riding than trying to get to/from work.
as i've just moved and that i havent been using my bike for commuting in the winter. i just got the bike last summer and so its a bit much for me to ride every day still for work. i drive to work right now, if it was closer and a different type of job i wouldn't mind too much. but as of right now its 8+ miles on some not so friendly roads and its a labor intensive job too, which is why i'll probably stay with the road for commuting. some very long days and early mornings too, which is why i have the car for the bad days. or days with migraines. etc.
or i'm a wimp still
i had no idea that you moved out of chicago!
i'm going to be getting a fixed gear this spring hopefully, and use it for around the city and my road bike for commuting to work and back.
Yeah, I think going fixed for my short jaunts on my bike in Chicago was one of the best decisions I ever made in that regard. Really made it easier to navigate in traffic! But for my longer commute, having a freewheel made it a lot nicer, since I could coast.
Good luck with it either way, and hopefully I'll end up back in Chicago soon!
as i've just moved and that i havent been using my bike for commuting in the winter. i just got the bike last summer and so its a bit much for me to ride every day still for work. i drive to work right now, if it was closer and a different type of job i wouldn't mind too much. but as of right now its 8+ miles on some not so friendly roads and its a labor intensive job too, which is why i'll probably stay with the road for commuting. some very long days and early mornings too, which is why i have the car for the bad days. or days with migraines. etc.
or i'm a wimp still
Ah, you'll get used to it. I used to take the train a lot until I finally built up to my 15-mile commute every day (each way) in Chicago. I took the LFP most of the time, but in the winter stuck mainly to larger roads like Halsted since they actually cleared it once in a while. Plus, doing a full mile on solid ice on the LFP once was one time too many for me.
But stick with it, you'll end up wondering how the hell you put up with Chicago traffic in a car!
lol i know i'll get used to it. and i plan to start early this spring.
i get to go from Logan Square out to Morton Grove, Milwalkee won't be a bad street to take for a good portion of the way, its once i hit niles/skokie/morton grove that the streets will be horrible.
Yeah, I think going fixed for my short jaunts on my bike in Chicago was one of the best decisions I ever made in that regard. Really made it easier to navigate in traffic! But for my longer commute, having a freewheel made it a lot nicer, since I could coast.
Good luck with it either way, and hopefully I'll end up back in Chicago soon!
glad to hear i'm not being stupid getting another bike
probably another giant (the bowery) or the raleigh rush hour to start. they do have flip flop hubs, but the fixed i've ridden haven't given me too much hassle, its that i like the high gears for the long trips.and when/if you're in town let me know and we can go for a ride or get some drinks. of if its the last friday of the month there's always critical mass
They're called eggbeaters by Crankbrothers. They are very very nice IMO the best pedals for a bike. I got them from Togabikes in Nyc. Hard to find in stores but online is a bit easier depending on which ones you get. i got the best pair (which are titanium) for $210 US.
You can get the entry-level eggbeaters for $39.99 here, if you're interested:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=18412&subcategory_ID=10045
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=18412&subcategory_ID=10045
Fourty bucks definatly sounds like the right price to try out the style. Right now I have basic Shimano's on my Felt that are a huge improvement over the toeclips on my fixie.
You do need special shoes, but riding with them is a completely different experience. Eggbeaters are nice because you can clip in from all angles, unlike my damn pedals that always flip upside down when I need to clip in.
My Rides
I blew out a fortune last year with these two but they're both worth every penny. These are my first carbon bikes. I was riding a Giant TCR 2 with an alum. frame and carbon fork/post with Shimano 105 on the road. I never had any trouble with it with the exception of a cable replacement or two from stretching.
I blew out a fortune last year with these two but they're both worth every penny. These are my first carbon bikes. I was riding a Giant TCR 2 with an alum. frame and carbon fork/post with Shimano 105 on the road. I never had any trouble with it with the exception of a cable replacement or two from stretching.
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I just got this today. 58cm Specialized Globe Sport (disc). It's my first road bike. Mine looks a bit different than the pic...my top tube is more horizontal.
I just got this today. 58cm Specialized Globe Sport (disc). It's my first road bike. Mine looks a bit different than the pic...my top tube is more horizontal.
To me that looks like a comfort hybrid bike. If your top tube is more horizontal though, than maybe its just a plain old hybrid. Definitely a great style bike if it is your first and your not too hard core.
Just bought this ride. msrp on the frame: $895
actually paid: $295
Granted, it's not the most amazing road bike, but I need something to help me save some gas.
actually paid: $295
Granted, it's not the most amazing road bike, but I need something to help me save some gas.
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Very nice, I'm a big fan of Litespeed.
Would be even nicer with a Record groupset
Thanks, I love it. What wouldn't be nicer with a Record group?
Hi, thought I would ask for advice here. I saw a beautiful used fixed gear parked outside a cafe here in town today that was selling for about $360. It has a flippable wheel hub to turn it into a single speed. I really really want it and think I might sell my mountain bike to help pay for it. I ride with my roadie mostly anyways, and am not into technical trail riding on the MTB. Thing is, I bought the MTB used and don't know what year it is. I tried looking online but could not find anything with the serial. It is either a 2000 or a 1999 Specialized Rockhopper. It has been upgraded since then (new seat, new grips, new wheels), and I have gotten it professionally tuned up a couple months ago, with hardly any riding since then. Does anyone know what a good price would be to ask for it? Thanks!