Comments for Fixed Bicycle Gear http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com Fixed Gear Bike Parts Reviews and More Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:51:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Hot Topic - Brakes vs Brakeless on Fixed Gear Bikes by derch http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/hot-topic-brakes-vs-brakeless-on-fixed-gear-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-1269 derch Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:31:53 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=145#comment-1269 @beezy-That might be the worst argument I have ever heard in the history of EVER. Lets just break down this epic statement you decided to share with the world, shall we? "It is not a popularity contest"....hmm well then why the shart are you buying an areospoke? Are you on the track? THEY BREAK! People only buy them for show and are by far the most impractical things on the road. Second, "Maybe people cant afford the extra 100 for a machined wheel"...this actually made me laugh out loud. I don't know if you have checked out the price on these beauties but the run in the 300-400 range, which could buy you a decent SET of wheels. But yeah...we can't afford to be safe around here when the new 2010 areo colors come out now can we? @beezy-That might be the worst argument I have ever heard in the history of EVER. Lets just break down this epic statement you decided to share with the world, shall we? “It is not a popularity contest”….hmm well then why the shart are you buying an areospoke? Are you on the track? THEY BREAK! People only buy them for show and are by far the most impractical things on the road. Second, “Maybe people cant afford the extra 100 for a machined wheel”…this actually made me laugh out loud. I don’t know if you have checked out the price on these beauties but the run in the 300-400 range, which could buy you a decent SET of wheels. But yeah…we can’t afford to be safe around here when the new 2010 areo colors come out now can we?

]]> Comment on Belt Drives on Fixies Feasible? by samantha http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/belt-drives-on-fixies-feasible/comment-page-1/#comment-1260 samantha Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:05:20 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=70#comment-1260 Yeah, they're quiet. I have a Stealth from f8cycles that I call the Pigeon Killer. They don't hear me coming on that thing. Fixie Inc has had that video up for a while, but f8 is the only company I know of that will actually build you a belt drive fixed gear. Yeah, they’re quiet. I have a Stealth from f8cycles that I call the Pigeon Killer. They don’t hear me coming on that thing. Fixie Inc has had that video up for a while, but f8 is the only company I know of that will actually build you a belt drive fixed gear.

]]> Comment on I Got Hit by a Car Last Night by Bill Stanley http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/i-got-hit-by-a-car-last-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1259 Bill Stanley Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:41:55 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=150#comment-1259 http://www.bicyclemessenger.org/help/ Get in contact with the bicycle messenger emergency fund. They might be able to help you out. I know the feeling. Cheers http://www.bicyclemessenger.org/help/

Get in contact with the bicycle messenger emergency fund. They might be able to help you out. I know the feeling.
Cheers

]]> Comment on Buying First Fixed Gear Bike for n00bs by Author http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/buying-fixed-gear-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-1258 Author Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:34:51 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=57#comment-1258 Any fixie is reliable really. Because of a fixed geared bikes simplicity in it's funtioning it is normally reliable. If you are looking to buy new a few that I can suggest that will run you under a grand are the Bianchi Pista, the Surly Steamroller, and the Specilized Langster if they still make it. Otherwise find a frame that fits, even if it's in a dumpster. Make sure it doesnt have any structural damage, and fix it up with all the other bike fixings that it still needs(used or new). As long as you avoid rust and structural damage youre fixie should run forever. Any fixie is reliable really. Because of a fixed geared bikes simplicity in it’s funtioning it is normally reliable. If you are looking to buy new a few that I can suggest that will run you under a grand are the Bianchi Pista, the Surly Steamroller, and the Specilized Langster if they still make it. Otherwise find a frame that fits, even if it’s in a dumpster. Make sure it doesnt have any structural damage, and fix it up with all the other bike fixings that it still needs(used or new). As long as you avoid rust and structural damage youre fixie should run forever.

]]> Comment on How to Buy Your First Fixed Gear Bike by mride20 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/how-to-buy-your-first-fixed-gear-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-1257 mride20 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:06 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=112#comment-1257 Do any of you have suggestions for a starter fixie that retails under $500? Do any of you have suggestions for a starter fixie that retails under $500?

]]> Comment on I Got Hit by a Car Last Night by Brandon http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/i-got-hit-by-a-car-last-night/comment-page-1/#comment-1256 Brandon Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:07:23 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=150#comment-1256 my closest friend was hit by a car about a month ago and was nearly killed it was probably the most scariest moment of my life almost losing a friend. It really made me realize how fast and easy it is to get into an accident, when you are least expecting it. my closest friend was hit by a car about a month ago and was nearly killed it was probably the most scariest moment of my life almost losing a friend. It really made me realize how fast and easy it is to get into an accident, when you are least expecting it.

]]> Comment on NJS Certified Donuts by harleydavidsonaccessories http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/njs-certified-donuts/comment-page-1/#comment-1255 harleydavidsonaccessories Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:16 +0000 http://fixedbicyclegear.com/njs-certified-donuts/#comment-1255 The company needs to make inroads with today's twentysomething bikers because of the dearth of thirtysomething ones. The prime age for motorcycle customers is 35 to 44, according to Donald Brown, a consultant to the industry. Brown says this age group's numbers began to decline in 1999 and will continue to do so through 2016. Since Harley can't replace all its boomer customers from a limited pool of busters, it must reach deeper than before into the youth market. The result, says Brown: "It will have to compete more head-on with the Japanese." The company needs to make inroads with today’s twentysomething bikers because of the dearth of thirtysomething ones. The prime age for motorcycle customers is 35 to 44, according to Donald Brown, a consultant to the industry. Brown says this age group’s numbers began to decline in 1999 and will continue to do so through 2016. Since Harley can’t replace all its boomer customers from a limited pool of busters, it must reach deeper than before into the youth market. The result, says Brown: “It will have to compete more head-on with the Japanese.”

]]> Comment on LED Lights on Bike Tires by Dart491 » Blog Archive » A few more links- Valeria http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/led-lights-on-bike-tires/comment-page-1/#comment-1251 Dart491 » Blog Archive » A few more links- Valeria Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:38:15 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=76#comment-1251 [...] http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/led-lights-on-bike-tires/ [...] [...] http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/led-lights-on-bike-tires/ [...]

]]> Comment on Speed vs Tricks by Clockcycle http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/speed-vs-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 Clockcycle Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:55:16 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=117#comment-1250 My Grandfather rode his bike until he was 97 years old, he was born in 1889. It's what kept him in shape and his mind alert. Once they told him he was too old to ride it, it was all down hill from there. So keep on keeping on, if they tell you to stop, keep on riding on... lol My Grandfather rode his bike until he was 97 years old, he was born in 1889. It’s what kept him in shape and his mind alert. Once they told him he was too old to ride it, it was all down hill from there. So keep on keeping on, if they tell you to stop, keep on riding on… lol

]]> Comment on Buying First Fixed Gear Bike for n00bs by TimmyD http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/buying-fixed-gear-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-1249 TimmyD Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:19:12 +0000 http://www.fixedbicyclegear.com/?p=57#comment-1249 Hey guys im just getting into fixed gear riding, and im looking to not spend a crap load of money...can you suggest or advise a bike that is reliable and yet affordable? Hey guys im just getting into fixed gear riding, and im looking to not spend a crap load of money…can you suggest or advise a bike that is reliable and yet affordable?

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