First Fixed Gear Build!
12-28-06, 08:44 PM
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First Fixed Gear Build!
Here's my brand spankin new IRO....
I got her for christmas and just finished building her up. I almost hate to admit it but I was so excited when i finished i almost pissed myself.
IRO Mark V frame/Fork
No name crankset, FSA 42t ring
Ambrosia front wheel
IRO Hub laced to Mavic MA3, 16/18t cogs
Fizik Arione, Specialized Seatpost
No name mtb riser stem (flipped)
Cut down risers and red Ourys
Tell me what you guys think!
I got her for christmas and just finished building her up. I almost hate to admit it but I was so excited when i finished i almost pissed myself.
IRO Mark V frame/Fork
No name crankset, FSA 42t ring
Ambrosia front wheel
IRO Hub laced to Mavic MA3, 16/18t cogs
Fizik Arione, Specialized Seatpost
No name mtb riser stem (flipped)
Cut down risers and red Ourys
Tell me what you guys think!
12-28-06, 09:29 PM
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Perfect. Someone riding fixed for the first time with no brakes.
VH-1 Most Awesomely Safe ****, here you come.
VH-1 Most Awesomely Safe ****, here you come.
12-28-06, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by veggiemafia
Perfect. Someone riding fixed for the first time with no brakes.
VH-1 Most Awesomely Safe ****, here you come.
VH-1 Most Awesomely Safe ****, here you come.
12-28-06, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by trackstar10
this is actually my 3rd brakeless bike, just my first build. ride on dude
12-28-06, 10:43 PM
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congrats, It is far more rewarding when somthing you built with your own two hands works well, and you are the only one to blame when the cranks fall of
12-29-06, 06:45 AM
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How about just letting him ride his bike the way he wants and stop with the brake preaching. My wife doesn't even ride a fixie and she is tired of hearing it.
12-29-06, 07:43 AM
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ride fast...take chances
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no doubt, if anything rag the camera [lack of] skills.
i kid, i kid.
nice bike. ride it like you mean it.
i kid, i kid.
nice bike. ride it like you mean it.
