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Old 06-21-2009, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 03_Impreza_Al
Just because you ride a single speed doesn't mean you're a hipster.

Freewheel + Brake
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i want to be able to shift gears and coast with little pedal effort.
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Old 06-21-2009, 07:27 PM
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brilliant info thanks.

and yeah i never understood the groove in the seat, thanks for clearing that up.
google "minkow wedge"...
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Old 06-21-2009, 07:58 PM
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i want to be able to shift gears and coast with little pedal effort.....I"M LAZY
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Old 06-21-2009, 08:48 PM
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not fixed. i'd say the concept of riding a bike verses driving my car is an example of not being lazy. maybe it's more an example of being cheap.

what happens when you are flying and just wanna coast? do the pedals start spinning around n around ? and then how would i break suddenly? time my feet on the flying around pedals and stomp the bike?
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Old 06-21-2009, 09:54 PM
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My Chrome bag is really comfortable and is very practical when riding. I also use it for school and when I traveled around Europe last semester.

Anyways, Buy a bike off of craigslist. If you don't know much about bikes become friends with someone who does that can check out bikes with you to make sure you are not getting ripped off.

Also, I am still trying to figure out why people in SF ride fixed because single gears SUCK for hills. I can understand why they are popular in London and New York, but not SF.
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by evsoul
not fixed. i'd say the concept of riding a bike verses driving my car is an example of not being lazy. maybe it's more an example of being cheap.

what happens when you are flying and just wanna coast? do the pedals start spinning around n around ? and then how would i break suddenly? time my feet on the flying around pedals and stomp the bike?
You dont take your feet off the pedals. No coasting. You push back against the pedlas and lock the back wheel up.
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Originally Posted by evsoul
what happens when you are flying and just wanna coast? do the pedals start spinning around n around ? and then how would i break suddenly? time my feet on the flying around pedals and stomp the bike?
Just relax your legs if you want to coast. Just run a brake =)
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:07 PM
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If you are going over hills don't buy fixed or single speed. You'll hate your life.
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eh, i have absolutely no purpose for one.. I'd rather be able to shift gears and get around without any real effort haha.
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