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Old 1st September 2008   #51
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I can't really explain why but riding SS put the joy back in riding for me. I've just switched to fixed on a trial run and although its fun, I don't feel quite as safe as I do with the freewheel. I guess I've got to decide comfort over fun / control...
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Old 1st September 2008   #52
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and you can fnckoff too :p
You know I jest. Though if I ever do see it I'm stealing it back for myself :]
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Old 1st September 2008   #53
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looks like its made from old school desks ;)
thats the floor ray....
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Old 1st September 2008   #54
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i would rather see you on it.
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Old 1st September 2008   #55
Object
 
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So you could beat me up?
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Old 1st September 2008   #56
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So you could beat me up?
nope, to see someone actually enjoying it.
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Old 1st September 2008   #57
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What slander is this?
I hate bikes.

Actually I can't even lie, I'd love a Pace mountian bike. Rigid SS cross country machine. Beautiful.
I'd even ditch the DMR for it (if I had space issues or a partner instigating a one in one out rule).
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Old 1st September 2008   #58
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Old 1st September 2008   #59
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Beautiful.
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Old 1st September 2008   #60
31t®um
 
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Beautiful.
x
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Old 1st September 2008   #61
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Alright you lovers.. take it easy.. get back to talk of cracking thief skulls..
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Old 1st September 2008   #62
Object
 
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Every search I've just done looking for Pace frames has directed me to this
Half way down the page, what do I see?

Need. Want. Damn it.
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Old 1st September 2008   #63
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Every search I've just done looking for Pace frames has directed me to this
Hallf way down the page, what do I see?
hehe,
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Old 1st September 2008   #64
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I'm a bit befuddled why some people are still confused why people still ride a single speed instead of a fixed wheel, surely the reason is obvious enough?? (SS purely for comfort and relaxing).
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Old 1st September 2008   #65
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I love riding fixed and appreciate there are various applications: Velodrome, training, fun, fashion, but what's the point in single-speed? If you have a freewheel, why not ride geared - it makes the same shitty freewheel noise.

Apologies if i offend and i hope one of the many single-speed commuters i see each day can enlighten me.

Peace x
Because people that ride single speed like it.
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Old 1st September 2008   #66
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That's lurvely. Whose is it?
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Old 1st September 2008   #67
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no a fncking clue, would love one just like it though.

ah, this cnuts
http://velospace.org/node/2517
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Old 1st September 2008   #68
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We must be able to get it back. There's over 3,000 of us!
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Old 1st September 2008   #69
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3,000! Wow. Let's get Murtles bike back people!
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Old 1st September 2008   #70
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But 313 of us are that wanker object.
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Old 1st September 2008   #71
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But 313 of us are that wanker object.
I herd he was a cunt.
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Old 1st September 2008   #72
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I herd he was a cunt.
I'm going to assume you're being clever and the herd joke was either a reference to conformity or a dig at my place of upbringing.
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Old 1st September 2008   #73
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I'm going to assume you're being clever and the herd joke was either a reference to conformity or a dig at my place of upbringing.
Insults work much better when spelt corectly. I clicked on post and knew I was in for it. Pinkgottimobbs is a cunt.
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Old 1st September 2008   #74
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You could have just posted my Avatar so that I could see it for once.
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Old 1st September 2008   #75
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You could have just posted my Avatar so that I could see it for once.
I thougth you were ok to begin with. After days and weeks of seeing that Avatar it is subliminally changing my mind. I am convinced that one day you will change it and the whole forum will start obaying it. Send Object 50 pounds, over and over again.
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Old 1st September 2008   #76
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I thougth you were ok to begin with. After days and weeks of seeing that Avatar it is subliminally changing my mind. I am convinced that one day you will change it and the whole forum will start obaying it. Send Object 50 pounds, over and over again.
I've absolutely no idea what you are talking about.
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Old 1st September 2008   #77
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haha
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Old 1st September 2008   #78
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I've absolutely no idea what you are talking about.
hehehe.
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Old 1st September 2008   #79
PinkGottiMobbs
 
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Hahaha. Now post your bank details and watch the money come flooding in.
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Old 1st September 2008   #80
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shinscar@paypal.com
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Old 1st September 2008   #81
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It's going to fast. I'm trying to make it out, ahh got it...

"50 Dec's nob jet"

Seems like a fair price? ;)
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Old 1st September 2008   #82
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I saw a unipak today running single speed and no back brake.

Given the accounts of how bad everything is on those bikes I cannot imagine the one brake would suffice in an emergency, and I doubt any riders of such machines have Ted Shred's bike handling skills.

Am concerned the proud unipaker will be an organ donor pretty soon.
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Old 1st September 2008   #83
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its nice to have a mix of bikes. i ride geared/ss/fixed depending on my mood + where im riding. if i know theres gonna be an effing steep hill im def not gonna ride my fixed and i cant be bothered to change the sprocket and mess with chain just for one trip.

SS is perfect for the lazy ride/rider. no gearing to think about, coasting downhill, more lean round the corners. perfect ride for the hangover mornings
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Old 1st September 2008   #84
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singlespeed prevents you from thinking about whether 105 is a better option that Sora, or if its worth looking at XTR if XT can do the job... it removes the added expenditure and the decision making. Happy days for a muppet like me...
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