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"two types of rider: fixed gear and everything else"...

sapporo — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:06:05 GMT

"it's a zen feeling, connected to the road, absolute purity", etc. etc. wow, the person who came up with that should probably date their bike as well. sounds like it gives that person a hard on.............two types of rider, eh? it's kinda like the bible pusher coming up to you and asking, "are you catholic or christian?". wha? those are the only choices? actually, there are two types of bike riders: the ones who ride because they love it and the ones who ride to impress other people...apparently, the author of this subject quotation is one who strives to impress and probably falls painfully short of anything successful. i know some fixie/ fixy/ fixed gear enthusiasts on here will get butt hurt by this and that's okay by me....bring on the rants, because nothing about fixed gear "street" culture impresses me.

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Help with gear ratios............ Please

mike — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:11:17 GMT

Hey Ho riders, problem... I used to run 49/ 17 gear ratio on a Flyer. Have recently purchased a Lemonde Filmore. It comes with a 44 up the front and rather than buy a new Chainring I was gone drop the size of my sprocket to try and find something that was closer to 49/ 17... I have had a look on ratio calculating sites however i find it all a little confusing... can anyone help with a straightforward answer???? Easynow x

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Stolen

Magdelyn — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:09:42 GMT

My beloved industrial evil peugeot fixie was stolen. So, I just got'st me a circa '75 peugeot PX-10. I'm in the process of building it up. Gotta love the 70's frames with no braze-ons. For a steal bike, it is pretty light, with 531 Reynold tubing, and nervix lugs.

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pdxfixed.com

alex — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:43:59 GMT

I created "http://pdxfixed.com" as a way for the local Portland fixed gear and single speed community to hang out while they are online and to organize rides and other social activities (eg: beer).

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building a fixed gear and confused

geode_9 — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:34:31 GMT

i'm converting an old schwinn traveler in to a fixie. i plan on buying new rims with a flip flop hub, and with fixed/free sides. i installed a new bottom bracket, but when i started thinking about putting on new cranks with a new chain ring, and aligning that with the rear cog, i got stuck. the spindle on the bottom bracket i was told is too long (shimano un53, xl 118, 68 eb, bc 1.37x24 - i think the 118 is too big?)

How do i determine what size spindle to get with what cranks? I've looked at sheldon brown's site a bunch, he's the one who told me the spindle is too long, but i can't figure out how to get things straight.

any suggestions? thank you ~ j.

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Loose bottom bracket?

Eli — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:30:47 GMT

I have little knowledge about the bottom bracket.
it plays slightly inside the in closed area I'm not sure
what to do other than get it checked out when I get paid
I would like to hear you questions and ideas
thanks
E

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This is a cool fixed gear movie...

Magdelyn — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:07:00 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6220526541663557130&q=mash+sf&total=129&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

And here is the Chrome video of the NACCC, which I tried to qualify for...but failed:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8154092282001861460&q=chrome+naccc&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

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help...?

special_k — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:08:11 GMT

hi.
okay, so i just decided to (try to) learn to (try to) ride fixed. (i've only really even been riding since i moved here a couple months ago. i'm not exaggerating when i say i know nothing about bikes. but i'm learning. and i'm excited. and i love riding....)
anyway, i built a surly steamroller and it's all pretty and perfect and ready to be ridden. i went with clipless pedals and took him out once and realised that clipless was so not the way to go cuz on top of everything else that i was trying to learn and remember, the last thing i needed was to realise at the last second--as i was falling over, after i finally stopped (yay!)-- that my feet were fucking stuck to the pedals.
anyway... so i'm switching to clips & straps, while i'm learning anyway.
not that you all care about any of this probably. i'm just all excited about my new bike and stuff. i was just wondering if any of you might have any pointers/ advice.
maybe? please? before i die?
thanks.
~k

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Gear ratio/skidding?

James — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:56:16 GMT

Is it easier to skid with 44/16 ratio than, lets say, 49/16 ratio?

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Hiyas....Needed...Cheap bike or just frame.

Magdelyn — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:18:12 GMT

looking for 56cm - 58cm road frame (hopefully classic - without shift lever bosses) with horizontal drop outs, or better yet, track fork end, to turn into fixie. If you have a fixie that meets that, hopefully with a 42/15 that would be coolio.

I cracked my fixie's frame.

;)

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WTB: 57-59CM track

peter labbe — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:13:29 GMT

Preferably a complete, but will buy frame if it has fork,headset, and bottom bracket. In or around San Francisco

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59cm Iro Track for sale

thunderpants — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:55:47 GMT

craigslist ad here. send me an email if interested and we can work something out.
http://slo.craigslist.org/bik/374255130.html

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soooo... vancouver-

whoislikegod — Tue, 09 May 2006 05:25:35 GMT

where ya at? i'm shipping my bike up there this week (suicide hub and all) and i am gonna be around for a while, so hit me up if anyone wants to go ride. that and if anyone knows where i can get my bike pieced back together for relatively cheap, that would be rad too. i can't exactly ship the tools up there to do it meself.

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Anyone from NY with a beater for borrow/rent??

Jordan — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:30:04 GMT

I'm coming in from Texas to visit some grad schools, and I don't have the money or time to box up my fixie and mail it to my friends apartment, which I can't mail it to there in the first place according to him. So I'm on the lookout for anyone with a 51-52cm fixed gear they would be willing to let me borrow and maybe to ride with in the city. I'm looking into moving there so I want to be with some experienced town riders. I live in Denton, TX and biking is good here, but it's no big city.

Contact me at freshpwee@gmail.com if you've got something in mind or can help out. Thanks!

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Fixed/Disk hub

wunnspeed — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:48:16 GMT

I'd swear that I saw a fixed/disk hub somewhere. Anyone with ideas?

I'm racing in a series over here that, from all reports, is nearly all double-track dirt and gravel roads. I'd like to build up a fixed rear wheel and still be able to brake as some of the races are in the Alps.

Thanks for any help.

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Sturmey 3 speed FIXED gear on EBAY!

zaxxon — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:54:54 GMT

Here it is the myth, the legend, right on ebay for bidding!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sturmey-Archer-ASC-Fixed-Gear-hub-4-Hetchins-Gillott_W0QQitemZ200070670449QQihZ010QQcategoryZ56197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I just posted about the hub a few minutes ago and thought, what the hell I check ebay and sho nuff, there it is.

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Need Feedback - Race/Ride idea

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:28:19 GMT

A friend and I are planning to put on a fixedgear road race/ride and I'm looking for feedback/ideas.

Tenitively called the Almanzo 100, it will start in Rochester, MN and end in Mankato, MN. Approx length should be about 100 miles. We want to focus it on fixed/singlespeed riders but maybe offer an "open" class for geared riders.

We are thinking of having about 3 or 4 checkpoints where riders will need to pick up cue-sheets to the next checkpoint.

I guess what I'm wondering is: should we have this "open" class? Or is there enough fixed & singlespeed road riders to keep it closed off? And should we include a little bit of gravel road to make things interesting?

Anyone have any other thoughts, ideas or even if think this is stupid? If you want, you can also visit our tribe board and chime in there. url=http://tribes.tribe.net/alleycat. There's two threads about it started titled Mankato and Almanzo 100.

Thanks.

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"ladies" bikes

WhiteSage — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:53:14 GMT

How come nobody likes "ladies" frames?

just curious....

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Only two?!?

rnarzisi — Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:15:49 GMT

Are there really only two fixed gear riders on tribe.net?

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gear ratios

Andrea — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:21:49 GMT

alright im about to get my crankset but first....im a strong rider......but im used to a road bike.....ne ways in the city what do you guys think is the best ratio for me....i dont want to pedal too crazy downhill....i will be getting a front brake installed...but yeah im being told...hmmm i think it was like 44/16...n then i think 49/19...HELP!

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Help...can anyone tighten my spokes

Andrea — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:46:34 GMT

PLease oh PLease i dont have money for a bike shop...n i know someone out there has got a tool..i'll give you a bowl n a 40=).

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Labor Day Food Drive Alleycat

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:30:34 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/alleycat/thread/3485c400-092b-4dc8-9e46-68e7447ef82a

Where: Central Park, Rochester, MN

When: 9:00am Labor Day, Sept 4, 2006

What: It's an alleycat race. Riders will be given a manifest with a list of items to purchase from various local grocery stores. First rider back with all items and thier receipts is the winner.

Prizes donated from: Masi, Rochester Cycling & Fitness, Chicago WIG, One Less Car, iHeartBikes, Island Triathlon & Bike, and TheBikeBiz. Hopefully more to come. If you want to donate a prize, message me.

Riders just need to show up at Central Park, with a bike, a bag and some money (about $20 to purchase items) at 9:00am. Please let as many people know about this as I would love to give a huge amount of food to donate to Channel-1 this year.

Spread the word. Forward to all your friends.

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Building up a bike/just joined

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:56:13 GMT

hey everyone. I've just started my fixed-gear project (a mid 70's Olmo frame is campy drop outs and sexy front lugs, got it at a steal) I'm sure i'll be back to ask plenty of questions when I run into issues (the ever foreboding chainline)

matthew

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Fixed Gear Road Race

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:29:05 GMT

Is there anyone interested in a fixed gear road race? I am currently in the planning stages of putting one on. See this thread for some info and a map. http://tribes.tribe.net/alleycat/thread/2d15983b-d19b-42aa-a556-053658497987

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Single Speed Help

Andrea — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:22:33 GMT

i realize..that you all ride fixed..but im sure you know a bit about bikes....so i have a question im converting my bike into a single and i cant afford an eccentric hub..which hub should i use? does it depend on the drop? should i buy the hub and rims as one part or individually? what are the best brands for these? and whats th difference in a freewheel compared to regular wheels????help all my mechanic friends live in sac..i just moved to sf and i dont really know anyone who can help me with this!
-andrae

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west side invite

special_k — Thu, 18 May 2006 23:28:55 GMT

...so who's coming to portland?
i'm in philly now; i thought that the invite was this weekend (thanks alain) and that i'd miss it, but i'll be back the 27th so i'll catch some.
so this party saturday night... hobo?? no more prom? no pretty in pink? i'm disappointed.

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New Tribe!

thunderpants — Sun, 14 May 2006 21:58:45 GMT

BIKE PORN!!!!!

http://tribes.tribe.net/bicycleporn
please send me a private messege and i will add you. (but give me a moment to figure it out)

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Looking for a 19t Phil cog

talktostrangers — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 04:52:29 GMT

Hey, I'm looking for a 19t Phil cog

I do have a 16t Phil and an18t Philand could trade either (both are like new)

or I could just buy the 19t off you.

Send me a message if you're interested.

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powder coating

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:18:20 GMT

Hi! I'm looking to get an old bike frame powder coated. Does anyone know of a place in SF or somewhere near that they can recommend? Thanks.

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Amazing!

wunnspeed — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:02:43 GMT

It's always amazing how doing a little belated maintenance on a simple bike can make such a difference.

My chain had been a bit loose lately but I'd been too lazy to do anything about it as it's been about 14 F here lately. There were also a couple of other strange noises happening. When I got to school this morning I decided it was time to check in to tightening up the chain. When I did that I realized that all but one of the chainring bolts were nearly ready to fall out. Duh!

Man, the ride home was stellar! Nice tight chain and chainring.

Damn! I love riding fixed.

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fixie frame

toomanyTomcats — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 07:21:58 GMT

If you could build a bike from the BB shell up, what would it look like? OK, a fixie for the street, something that really wouldn't see track time.
I've been pondering the Dream Bike for a while and may find some change between all the lint in my pocket to fund it this year.

what would you do? what woudl your fixed ride look like
posted by:

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pink surly 1x1

special_k — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 05:21:49 GMT

i've got my next bike in mind... but i'm gonna need your help probably. this model is an old one and not currently available and i can't find one around. if you guys happen to spot one anywhere (pink surly 1x1, 16"), could you please let me know? i'm willing to pay just about anything now; i'm on a quest and i don't give up easily.
thanks.
~karen
...or if you've got any suggestions or anything, you know...

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What (and where) are y'all riding?

Cassidy — Fri, 19 Dec 2003 23:03:22 GMT

Tell me about your rides!

So I confess-- I'm not riding fixed yet, but I will be soon. I'm building up a bike now (#3 in my collection). It's a cheapie, but I figure good for a first fixer, and everything can be improved as I can afford it.

The frameset is from a Puch 12-speed; lugged, decent-quality, but nothing fancy. I kept the front brake (weinmann sidepull)--all else was cheap suntour componentry and was trashed.

Building up a wheelset from scratch: front is the original hub (can't think of the brand at the moment, but runs OK) with new spokes. Rear is Phil Wood double-sided fixed (on order at my local bike shop--the only really nice part on the bike). Both laced onto a set of mavic tubular rims scavenged from a nice roadie I picked up this summer.

I'm planning a 52/17 ratio, and leaving my options open for the other side of the hub until I get a better feel for fixed. I'm pretty universally comfy in NYC riding 52/17 on my roadie (until I drink a lot of beer), but we'll see.

Cassidy

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fixed gear saved my life

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:55:19 GMT

riding in west oakland on sunday evening.... jumped by 5 guys, though i have to give a big chunk of the "get away" love to my track bike! if it weren't for the pedals in motion and my feet strapped to em, i would have lost my balance and most likely ended up 20x worse than i managed......
when in motion - stay in motion

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Dallas.Order.Of.Messengers. "Bombs over Baghdad "

velodevil — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:32:07 GMT

Feb 17, 18, and 19th D.O.O.M. will be hosting "Bombs over Baghdad " Poker run friday nite Alleycat Saturday , and bike party Sunday . Anyone needing info Let me know , Anyone looking to sponser such a fun event let me know even faster !

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philly anyone?

special_k — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:59:45 GMT

hey, so i'm flying in to philly and i'll be in the philly/south jersey area for 10 days if anyone's around there and wants to meet up for a beer or anything...
i'd suggest a ride, but i don't know what i'll have there in terms of bikes.
i left the sweet old huffy i'm pictured with in my profile, but i'm afraid to see what kind of condition she's in. (that's sweet style, by the way. i love that bike.)
my birthday is sunday. this year instead of a cake i'm going to have a birthday-soft pretzel.

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suzue- no more

toomanyTomcats — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:06:36 GMT

Suzue closed up their factory in Japan this month. No more cheap cool high flange hubs..........

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me again

special_k — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:53:32 GMT

i'm accepting any offers and i appreciate all help and advice. i just read the replies--thanks. in the meantime, i switched to clips and straps. i realised that i had a harder time getting into & out of those than i had the clipless, so i switched back to the clipless and went out and had the fucking time of my life.
and i only fell over once!
(although i did come close a few times.)
bruised but not broken.
i have too much pride anyway; it can stand to be knocked down a bit.
so i'm mastering the slowing-to-a-stop by backpedalling. (and i'm digging the hell out of the extra speed and power and stuff you get out of using clipless pedals. nice.) but i can't get the skipping/skidding stuff down. i can't figure out how to unweight and/or pop the back wheel. i did it once but i was so surprised that i almost fell off. this will come in time i guess. (i always end up lifting the front wheel. help?)
anyway, thanks for your help. any thing else you've got is welcome.

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noob

whoislikegod — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:45:13 GMT

hey. new to the tribe. not a real bike nerd, but i ride a fuji road conversion i kinda ghetto rigged with some lock-tite and i love riding fixed. i don't know, maybe this should go in the DIY bikes tribe. wish i had some friends in arizona to ride around with. i checked out the pics and added a couple. damn those are some sexy ass bikes y'all have.

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Track Wars

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 14:57:32 GMT

Lose the brakes kids and come to this!

Sat. Oct 22
Union Park in Chicago (corner of Lake and Ashland)
An Alley Cat with a Star Wars twist.
Come in costume or don't, it's still $12

BBQ and Polo
noon - 4p
Union Park
BYOM or V (meat or veg)

Register 3:45-4:45
Race at 5pm sharp
Skids, Stands, Cirlces immediately following

track bikes only
Lose the brakes and gears

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I'm selling the fucker...

anntsypanntsy — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 02:23:58 GMT

she's just too high maintainance for me...
48cm Jr. Track Pogliaghi, twisted spokes, campi cranks
She needs a new paint job unless you're ok with her well loved character.
Make me an offer and I'll consider it. There's a picture of her on my profile.

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Aussie Track star brought down by a car

Johan — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 23:05:59 GMT

Another tragic loss of life thanks to a bad driver.

Artical one:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/?id=2005/jul05/jul19news2

Artical two:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/2005/diaries/AIS/?id=/features/2005/amy_gillett_funeral

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Scorcher on EBay...

wunnspeed — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:05:10 GMT

Man, I'd love to have one of these. I realize that ANT Bike is making a close copy... but it's an Ibis for god's sake.

It's item #7166896451

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I just got a sweet new ride!

dfn_doe — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:54:31 GMT

I'm so stoked, I just got my first fixie. I've been trying to trade off a kegerator kit that I had laying around the house for a converted road bike. But, the stars must have aligned in my favor because the guy offered me a custom Zanotti road frame setup fixie with some really nice parts. This thing is soo sick, super light steel frame fillet brazed construction. I gotta stop typing and go pickup some new pedals so I can ride this beast.

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Hellyer Velodrome

Wed, 11 May 2005 17:00:59 GMT

I don't have a car. What's the best way to get to Hellyer (from Oakland) on public transportation?

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Checking in from Seattle

lug-junkie — Tue, 24 May 2005 20:40:56 GMT

Dropping the first time post in this tribe. Cheers to you all, maybe some of you are on your way to PDX this weekend, see you there.

Cheers!

Case

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Fixed gear head checking in!

Keet — Thu, 27 May 2004 18:48:48 GMT

Portland area fixer commuter/racer.
Fixed is the only way to go.
Brakes of some kind on the bike unless its my track bike!

FIX ON!

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Free Bike Repair classes

abjectphoto — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 02:05:06 GMT

Fyi:

I went to Times ups location 49 East Houston Street, NYC, NY..they have free bike repair classes from 6-9pm every tuesday evening. The shop class is thursday and starting next monday will be women only classes.

Hi I'm a newbie on this tribe...

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Bay Area Fixies

rdarcy — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:17:34 GMT

hi all, I'm from the East Bay, any fix riders on here east of the berkeley hills? I'm the guy on the white track bike with no logos and cinelli drops.
Ryan

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Winter Rides...???

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:12:40 GMT

Hello all, I'm Airic, live in the UKV/Wicker area, looking for people who ride fix, rides and what not around the area, evenings and weekends. I know there are plenty of fix in Chicago just no real community or I'm missing out and don't even know it.

-Airic

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kryptonite locks

Fri, 17 Sep 2004 21:33:34 GMT

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&e=14&u=/ap/picking_bike_locks

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My brand new track wheels just got stolen. Please read..

Chris — Mon, 30 Aug 2004 03:20:37 GMT

As some of you may know, two months ago I got hit by a car and my bicycle was wrecked. Last week I just finished building it.

A few days ago, I had my wheels stolen from 25th @ s van ness. They are white deep dish track rims. They are Campy Atlantas, powder-coated frost white and have no decals. Suzue Promax hubs. These are one of a kind so they shouldn't be hard to spot. If you know nothing about bikes even but see a very nice uncommonly white looking pair of rims, chances are these are them. Please call me.

I got lazy... Left my bike outside my house for 10 minutes. Now the wheels I just finished building are gone. My heart is broken.

Also, if you are friends with any messengers and other bike people in SF, please pass the word along.

If you see these somewhere, please buy them or take them and I will pay you back for sure.

Thanks in advance.

Chris Brennan.
(415) 425.2355

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looking to get fixed

maikeru — Mon, 02 Aug 2004 20:10:07 GMT

i'm looking for someone who builds nice fixed/single gear road bikes in the portland area. if you know some prices that would help too. thanks!

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lol...there are 3 now...or well is it 2..hmm

Diabla — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:07:48 GMT

howdy cats....more fixed gears in the world than you think....and yes I am a gal...missin the streets of SF though...riding without brakes in LA SUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKSSSSSSSSS....

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