Tim
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Apr 29, 2008 16:36:24 GMT
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Sorry for ignoring this thread - I think they're 24" wheels, but I haven't actually checked for a while. I suppose the next step is to order some bits up, and start putting it together. won't be 24" unless its a kids bike or cruiser BMX mountain bike will be 26", road will be 700c (or maybe 27" if its old) |
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bazzateer
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Imping along sans Vogue
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Apr 30, 2008 20:47:52 GMT
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bazzateer - It's something different. It's light, it'll be trickier to build, and it'll be a new experience riding one. I thought I could have went and bought a new touring bike at the shop or something, but instead I'd try something a bit stranger. Plus there's a definate coolness to them, that draws me in. Hmmmmmmm..............Fairy Snuff  |
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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Yeah, I got it as a child, it actually is a 24" bike. I was having a quick look over it last night though, it's going to need new tyres and tubes as well. I'm wondring if it would be more worth it just to buy a new or second hand bike..
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Tim
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Unless your short it will look kinda interesting - i'd be inclined to just get an old racing bike from the tip :-)
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Ed
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May 26, 2008 10:39:50 GMT
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i love the snobbery of ss/fg nazis ;D i sometimes peruse ss/fg london forum,.... what a bunch of pee-nisses i have a brown schlangster, they hate the langster so much, yet the guys i know ride them are 'old school' riders of 20 years and don't care for fashion, but want elite design and r&d, appreciate new technology, and dig upsetting the purists  all good fun though, i loves my ss bike as much as my ibis mojo mountain bike |
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May 26, 2008 18:28:57 GMT
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I built up a fixed wheel bike ages ago.
just some old bike parts from the loft.
Had a Rudge roadster frame with steel 26" wheels.
Had a front brake. But rusty rims.
I did 40 miles in a day. The rusty rims ate a pair of brake pads that day.
The cranks were bent so my legs hurt.
Didnt try anything fancy.
Like track stands or skids.
I biked it to the dump. And chucked it in.
the local kids brought it out. Would see it randomly left on the roadside.
Had some more rides on it.
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I converted my Joe Waugh to fixed about 2 months ago and its the best thing I've ever dne with a bike ! Get it sorted !! ;D
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My cars always write cheques that my wallet can't cash...
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Feb 26, 2010 17:11:46 GMT
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Derry Dude. I moved in to Derry recently for college. Used to courier in Dublin. If you're ever up for a cycle when you finish your fixed or need a few spare parts drop me your number. velospace.org/node/26700this pic doesn't do the bike justice though... Haven't seen anyone with a fixed in Derry. Be good to mess with a few tricks and stuff if you were up for it. |
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