Bicyclettes

[hamburglar]

fucking weak. they did the hubless wheel on a harley years ago-

this bike pwns

[deadpan]

While we're on the subject....(not on bikes though but will probably cross over at some point)

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and...

http://www.ministryoftech.com/2006/11/02/d%e2%80%99vinci-forgiato-radurra-clear-polycarbonate-wheels/

[supleme crientele]

i'd say 59 is about perfect, you could go down to a 58 and you can absolutely go up to around a 62, any smaller than 58 and you'll probably have like a foot of seatpost and toe overlap (if it's a track frame). it all depends on how you want to be positioned on the bike, a larger bike will give you more room and keep you stretched out, while a smaller frame will handle a bit faster and put more of your weight over the bars (which i like better)

really? im also at 6 even and a 56 seems just about perfect for me. i wouldnt want to go any taller than a 58 tops i think.

thanks both, I guess the best method is just to try out the sizing bike to bike

[corter]

really? im also at 6 even and a 56 seems just about perfect for me. i wouldnt want to go any taller than a 58 tops i think.

he's got a 34" inseam though. sizing is different for everyone, which is why it's important to get measured correctly. I'm 6'3" and ride a 58-60, because I have a short torso so i like a short top tube, but i have a friend whos 6'2" and rides a 63-65 because he has a 36" inseam. you need to know your reach, inseam, torso length and probably a couple other things. go try a couple bikes out, as there are many variables that go into fitting a bit properly, but it's best to get fitted at the shop (that's what I did the first time)

[brass]

archie wilkinson would these frames be any good for a fixie. was looking at them today at the local cycle speedway.

[mlproject]

i still don't understand why people try to size a bike for themselves by comparing to other people. measure YOURSELF. your ass is going on it, not theirs.

1,000th time --- http://www.competitivecyclist.com fit calculator

[dino might]

cannondale soho or trek t1?

[Wolves]

cannondale capo fo sho.

[chingon]

I think the go for the trek... so so light. and the trek fork is SO sick

[dino might]

is it really that light? i havent made a trip to see it in person yet but i had read that in reviews a few times. light is good..

if i do opt for the trek its going single speed/brake(s).

[wild style]

and really, fuck single speeds... im not hip enough for that. plus i just dont see the point.. (no hate to mlproject and all you who love em, but i wouldnt want one)

cannondale soho or trek t1?

...that didn't take long.

Conformist.

[dino might]

yeah yeah yeah. im still not completely happy about it, but im having to compromisea little.

fair'nough though, ill eat my words some.

[smiggins]

go with the trek

[wild style]

Have you looked into the Surly Steamroller? Sounds like it would suit you well. Clearance for big tires and not too flashy to keep locked up while you are at class. Bike theft is crazy around here, don't forget.

[dino might]

yeah ive heard, thats what im most worried about :/

but nah, im a noob. dont know about surly, hook a brotha up with a link?

i saw one of those fuji x obey giant collab bikes today. id love it if it had brake mounts. it looked slick.

[wild style]

Steamroller

You still in the city?

[dino might]

^no doubt. i leave later tomorrow night.

thanks for the link.

[mlproject]

the trek is a way nicer bike than the capo.

[keagan]

I didn't know there was a bike thread.

I ride a 87' schwinn paramount.

Aint no fixie though- I just recently fitted it with a shimano ultegra sl, up from a shimano 300. I only upgraded cuz it had downtube shifters.

[knucks]

The way you were hating on fixed, I would say no on the Trek.

Cannondale..

But really, just get a geared bike.

[keagan]

Have you looked into the Surly Steamroller? Sounds like it would suit you well. Clearance for big tires and not too flashy to keep locked up while you are at class. Bike theft is crazy around here, don't forget.

http://www.steelwoolbicycles.ca/bikes/sweetcitylimited.php

steelwool is a good alternative to surly

[chingon]

I didn't know there was a bike thread.

I ride a 87' schwinn paramount.

of course...

Rick O on a Paramooooooooooooooooount............

Pics?

[chingon]

steelwool is a good alternative to surly

That Eccentric BB shit scares me.

[pompadork]

A store here has one of those Fuji x Obey bikes up. Thing looks so much nicer in person.

[knucks]

AND SOOO OVERPRICED

A store here has one of those Fuji x Obey bikes up. Thing looks so much nicer in person.

[knucks]

and yeah, i dunno how i feel about an ecc bb...

i'd rock the shit out of this tho

[pompadork]

AND SOOO OVERPRICED

No doubt. I don't even know if they are selling it or just using it as a piece of the store though.

[corter]

cannondale soho or trek t1?

I don't understand why you'd go with a professional track bike to ride around nyc for your first bike. a) it's aluminum, which will dent easily on anything you lock it up to. you'll kill the wheelset in a month riding nyc streets, one pothole and you're done. c) it's so flashy....

i'd say go for something steal, with more bulletproof components, and not so bright. track stuff like that isn't meant for the road, esp. a beginner in nyc. NJS stuff is ridden because it's older and honestly decently outdated technology, but it's like old steal road frames-bulletproof. If you're going to go SS or fixed gear, I'd agree with either a surly, iro, the capo is nice but so so bright, or maybe build something up.

with the amount of money it looks like you can spend, and if you really want top of the line, proxy a nice lugged track frame and build it up with some 32 or 36hole hubs to sturdy rims like open pros or velocitys, a nice crank set, and a comfy seat. you'll be all set.

[knucks]

corter while i would probably agree with you if a person was a long time rider..but honestly i would not go with a FIXED gear to ride around. It's really not efficient most of the time.

Sure, it's fun, sure you can go fast. trackstands are useful, but the inability to coast sucks.\

buy a kona paddy wagon and call it a day.

[corter]

no no, im not saying to get a fixed gear at all, quite the contrary (he said he wanted an SS). i think something more utilitarian and easier to learn on is better, the paddywagon is a great example, but since he's been looikng at all high end stuff i just thought i'd throw out the njs option. you could ride it as a SS and have it for future fixed gear i guess?

I just can't really see eye to eye with the whole thing, because i've never had enough money to buy the best of something right off from the begining. It's like he could really spend too much money and get something that's not usefull or proper for his needs as it would be if he had, say, $500. That would force a purchase of something more fit for his uses, oddly enough