![]() 02/26/2014 at 08:31 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
Saw this State Bicycle co. Black Label last night and it's making me want a fixed gear as a second bike...you know for cadence training...yeah totally, that's the reason.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 08:37 |
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why do the fixies sit SO stinkbug? face down/ass up, thats the way i like to...pedal.
thats a good looking one, though...
![]() 02/26/2014 at 08:52 |
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Because they're based on track frames which adept an aerodynamic position. I would put bull horn bars if I got one.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 08:55 |
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i rode a friends while in nashville. it wasn't bad, but going downhill i was wishing for another gear, or at least some coasting. when i rode bmx i grenaded a wheel hub & stuffed it with rocks to make it a fixie so i didn't DQ.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:04 |
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Tasty. Almost looks like Polestar blue as well, which is obviously a good thing.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:05 |
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The stem is terrible though. Stems should be at least horizontal and slammed to be aesthetically pleasing. I do like the big ring on it, most fixies have small rings for feeble people
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:09 |
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Your question is akin to asking why a track prepped e30 sits soo low and why it rides so harsh. It's because comfort makes you weak and slow.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:11 |
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lol, my question was akin to asking why stanced cars aren't as fast as racecars. i knew the answer, i just wanted to hear it in someone elses words.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:19 |
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Big ring + big rear cog= looking cool while not killing you.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:25 |
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That, and the same gear ratios are easier to pedal because of the curving chain tension. Nice looking bike, but it doesn't look comfortable.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:45 |
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This is my commuter, Jamis Beatnik. Minus the rear brake though.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 09:47 |
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Well you can change out for some deda RHM01 drop bars for about $20 which would be MUCH more comfortable. Also you can get some breaks that have hoods like road bike shifters from crane creek for like $30 which will make it even more comfortable.
![]() 02/26/2014 at 10:17 |
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Wait, you did a BMX race with a hub effectively fixed? Insane!
![]() 02/26/2014 at 10:20 |
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it wasn't my fastest. that track had a great rhythm section...
![]() 02/26/2014 at 13:23 |
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Keep the bike post coming!!!