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Post by alex markwart on Oct 26, 2005 11:51:17 GMT 10
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Post by tomac on Oct 26, 2005 13:05:53 GMT 10
nice. very nice. I haven't used the brake on either fixie for about 2 weeks or 500km. Tried to draft behind a roadie down belconnen way towards the Macarthur av turnoff this morning. I counted about 140rpm - around 46km/h until I just couldn't spin that fast anymore and she got away. I just about caused a few crashes with drivers laughing hysterically at the spinning fool on the malvern star. I love the brakes for flakes article. Being a messenger in London would be fun in a scary kind of way. I never saw any messengers in Paris unfortunately - I think it's all done on motos or scooters there.
The trackstands those guys do are incredible. At the recent fixed-gear symposium in the US the trackstand comp was one long elimination - 5mins with both hands and both feet, then 5mins with one hand and both feet, then 5mins with no hands and both feet, then 5mins with no hands and one foot, then no hands, no feet. The winner got about 20secs into the last stage which is insane. Many of the competitors were smoking and drinking during the competition.
I've got the seated, one handed trackstand pretty right, the no hander is next.
- Joel
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Post by Andre on Oct 26, 2005 15:35:17 GMT 10
what time motha fukr I was out cruisin the way spinnin some gs on my roady around 8 am this mornin.
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Post by tomac on Oct 26, 2005 17:12:05 GMT 10
well I was out at about 9.15 on my way to class. Ordered my surly steamroller frame today.
- Joel
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Post by Andre on Oct 27, 2005 9:37:03 GMT 10
I'm always thinkin I'll see you on my way home on my morning road ride. I love the ride down belc way up near your place you can sit on about 55 so the cars barely pass you. Thinking about it more I was at macarthur ave at about 7:15 so it wasnt me.
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Post by AlexPV on Oct 27, 2005 10:06:15 GMT 10
I'm always thinkin I'll see you on my way home on my morning road ride. I love the ride down belc way up near your place you can sit on about 55 so the cars barely pass you. Thinking about it more I was at macarthur ave at about 7:15 so it wasnt me. Do you wear lycra? Thats my biggest fear of getting a road bike. |
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Post by Andre on Oct 27, 2005 10:51:51 GMT 10
no comment
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Post by tomac on Oct 27, 2005 10:53:16 GMT 10
he does. It's adorable.
- Joel
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Post by Andre on Oct 27, 2005 10:58:57 GMT 10
Actually I will comment. That was also a fear of mine but then when you start riding in a bunch you feel like a tosser wearing baggy shorts and t-shirt all flapping around making noise and shit. I dont really give a shit anymore and you can fee the differnce without the drag especially on long rides. But hey pvs tight black jeans and a bluey singlet will get you some good areodynamics aswell its no lycra but at least you'll be cutting it in style
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Post by alex markwart on Oct 27, 2005 12:08:40 GMT 10
Joel, I got my cluster taken off, didn't get a new chain, found out my axle is broken but meh and the dude said my tires need replacing because they may explode. I also got the spokes and shit. When is a good day for you to drink beer and play with bikes?
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Post by tomac on Oct 27, 2005 16:52:48 GMT 10
a good day is probably friday morning or afternoon. whenever really. I have heaps of 27" tyres which won't explode so don't give him any money. I may have an appropriate axle for that hub, we'll try it.
- Joel
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Post by alex markwart on Oct 27, 2005 18:22:05 GMT 10
tomorrow morning sounds ok. i'll call you tonight.
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Post by tomac on Oct 28, 2005 1:21:15 GMT 10
I'll be out. I was out. Call friday morning if you like.
sleep
- Joel
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