Bicyclettes

[Tyro1]

Got new rear tyres for my bike....and changed the seat pole how higher and longer.

I like the stealthy look of the bike +rep

[will47]

Anyone wear a helmet? I've decided that there are somethings I don't want to live through so I usually don't but then I read this.

I wear one... they look stupid, but necessary evil. I have a Bell Faction.

http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/productDetail.asp?prodID=7

mine is the dumb Tony Hawk one, because that was the only black or grey one they had at the store. It's pretty cheap ($30-40), and doesn't have that weird pointy look that some of the regular bike helmets have.

The Citi is pretty nice too:

http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/productDetail.asp?prodID=9

(there's also the Metropolis, which is similar, but more expensive, and with an adjustable headband).

I've seen some people make convincing arguments that helmets aren't that important, but I know a woman whose ex-husband fell off his bike and has had major brain injury as a result - injuries he almost definitely wouldn't have had if he had been wearing a helmet.

I did see one study that shows motorists give bikers w/o a helmet a wider berth.

[greentalks43]

Updated my Bianchi fixed conversion. Absolutely love it.

[vee_dub]

VERY SEXY...what crank r those greentalk??

[doczein]

i'm gonna be getting a fixie for graduation as a gift. i'm working with a relatively high price range (upwards of $1700). does anybody know any good fixies that i can both sort of "learn" on and still keep a ways down the line? i don't really know anything about bicycle construction so i'm looking to buy a complete. i've been leaning towards a complete bianchi pista concept but i'd like to get some opinions.

[vee_dub]

Bianchi Pista Concept thats is my next bike. Apparently the wheels is tubular right?? someone clarify that for me.

But I gonnna get the frameset and i am going to start building a deep v wheels for it.

[vee_dub]

Asking for some opinion:

I got a set of campy rims and shimano dura ace wheelset, if you were me would u swap someone's velocity deep v with brand new formula hub??

Cheer,

Fred.

[seenmy]

just got my krypto lock fuck me this things heavy but least should do the job and i can finally go do stuff on the bike now.

[mlproject]

Asking for some opinion:

I got a set of campy rims and shimano dura ace wheelset, if you were me would u swap someone's velocity deep v with brand new formula hub??

Cheer,

Fred.

absolutely not. are you crazy!?

[vee_dub]

absolutely not. are you crazy!?

Hahahaa god i love the deep v tho. Guessing I should just keep them. Until i have money to build a deep v myself.

[doczein]

is the bianchi pista concept a good bike to "learn" the fixie trade on but still keep and upgrade down the line? i've got a pretty big budget for my first fixie. i'm looking to buy a complete bike as i'm not really experienced in bike building or anything like that. is the pista concept too heavy of a fixie? what other good (but still aesthetically pleasing) complete fixie bikes are for sale?

[vee_dub]

is the bianchi pista concept a good bike to "learn" the fixie trade on but still keep and upgrade down the line? i've got a pretty big budget for my first fixie. i'm looking to buy a complete bike as i'm not really experienced in bike building or anything like that. is the pista concept too heavy of a fixie? what other good (but still aesthetically pleasing) complete fixie bikes are for sale?

Pista concept aint heavy at all relative to my OLD japanese made steel track frame. If you want to get a fixed gear bike i would recommend u to get a cheaper one unless u take a bike a fashion accessory. Building bike can be hard but its part of the fun. Pista Concept is my dream I guess u r lucky hehe. Other than that i am in Aussie Pista Concept is one of the most expensive pista u can get. :S

[arevalo]

is the bianchi pista concept a good bike to "learn" the fixie trade on but still keep and upgrade down the line? i've got a pretty big budget for my first fixie. i'm looking to buy a complete bike as i'm not really experienced in bike building or anything like that. is the pista concept too heavy of a fixie? what other good (but still aesthetically pleasing) complete fixie bikes are for sale?

I wouldn't suggest learning it on a concept and when you say heavy, my concept is the lightest bike i've ever owned.

Go to your local bike co-op that has used stuff. Build up a conversion on an old road frame, then upgrade from there.

Complete and affordable. IRO, Pake, Mercier, Dawes.

[vee_dub]

If only Australia got IRO .....Unfortunately all we can get is Specialized Langster, Avanti Pista, SE, nad Bianchi Pista.

Oh yer and fuji and hillbrick.

[doczein]

how are eai bare knuckle frames?

[wild style]

<3 bareknuckle

fixed gear gallery's review

[vee_dub]

Anyone here heard of Leaders Bike?? Any good?? I am looking for a fat tubing frame for my project bike or just stick with the bianchi concept.

[hipset]

stock sest on my rush hour broke. don't ask me how but somehow one of the cromo rails came out of its spot at the rear of the seat and does not want to go back. any suggestions on seats? not that down with brooks. what is comfy light and fairly cheap?

[greentalks43]

VERY SEXY...what crank r those greentalk??

Shimano 105 road cranks, polished and modified extensively.

[doczein]

bare knuckles only come in even sizes... and i think i'm a 53cm. does the 1cm between a 53 and a 54 really make that much of a difference?

[vee_dub]

bare knuckles only come in even sizes... and i think i'm a 53cm. does the 1cm between a 53 and a 54 really make that much of a difference?

Nah not that much difference....I love riding smaller bike for some reason. I think its easier to handle. and look better when the seat post is higher. I ride 54cm but can ride 56cm.

Cheer,

Dub.

[arevalo]

bare knuckles only come in even sizes... and i think i'm a 53cm. does the 1cm between a 53 and a 54 really make that much of a difference?

I'd get the 50cm (53cm top tube).

BareKnuckles do run a little big.

[wild style]

Decided to give the riser bars

a rest and try the flip and chops

for a little bit. Took a few pictures

of my little lady with balloon tires.

[deedotceedot]

How do you like the Power Grips?

[wild style]

Love them! Aesthetically speaking, they're not the prettiest, but they definitely do their job well. My only gripe is that it's a bit of a hassle to adjust the straps when switching between slim and bulky shoes.

[aaronS]

sella italia seats are awesome. completely different than brooks

[wild style]

Brooks are dope, but I've always wanted a white turbo saddle.

[asuzano]

so i've decided to start a fixed gear build this summer, but i'm having a lot of trouble deciding between frames. budget won't be huge, so as far as a frame/fork goes i'm trying to find something under $450. i've narrowed my choices to:

eai brassknuckle

pake track

surly steamroller

now i suppose my question is this: i'm going to be using this as a commuter around los angeles, and where i live its particularly hilly (nothing too drastic but still...) so would it be worth just saving up longer (around till the end of the summer) to buy something lighter (like a bareknuckle)?

[Dick Danger]

Long Haul Trucker

[TragicBliss]

is the bianchi pista concept a good bike to "learn" the fixie trade on but still keep and upgrade down the line? i've got a pretty big budget for my first fixie. i'm looking to buy a complete bike as i'm not really experienced in bike building or anything like that. is the pista concept too heavy of a fixie? what other good (but still aesthetically pleasing) complete fixie bikes are for sale?

Pista concepts are relatively light compared to some steel frames. If you're concerned with having a lightweight, fast bike, a concpet is a good idea. If you want a bike that can take some abuse, i.e. learning tricks, etc. then I say go for a cheaper steel frame seeing as how you're going to be slamming it on the regular.