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[whatsinaname]

Today was the first sunny day here (Michigan) that I was able to take my bike out.

Just a 2.5 mile ride to the shop but it felt good! I put in 300 miles or so last summer, hopefully I can get that up to 500 this year.

I just checked the tire pressure and brakes before riding. I do remember getting it serviced before putting it away for the winter(well, it was out in an open parking lot, actually). Anything I should be careful about before I start putting in longer rides? Should I get it serviced?

 

[mrkgoo]

So I did get my first bike about a month ago, but for whatever reason, something in the bottom bracket came loose, then cross threaded the frame, and possibly wrecked the whole crank gear. I returned it to the store i bought it, and then they had a fight with the supplier about whose fault it was. Ultimate loser was me, who was out of a bike for a couple weeks.

But I just got the replacement, so I can go out again! It's nearing the end of summer, so I hope to get out as much as possible. New bike is a little squeaky, but gears are much more smooth. maybe I'll get a photo up.

 

[_Bro]

Today was the first sunny day here (Michigan) that I was able to take my bike out.

Just a 2.5 mile ride to the shop but it felt good! I put in 300 miles or so last summer, hopefully I can get that up to 500 this year.

I just checked the tire pressure and brakes before riding. I do remember getting it serviced before putting it away for the winter(well, it was out in an open parking lot, actually). Anything I should be careful about before I start putting in longer rides? Should I get it serviced?

I'd recommend taking it to the shop because who knows what could happen we you leave it exposed to the elements for that long.

Most likely you're going to have a little damage but nothing some WD40 won't cover up for the types of rides you're doing.

But don't take my word too seriously, I just think I'm cool because I've been browsing Park Tool while waiting for my Big Blue Book to get here.

Just got a trainer with a climbing block for my birthday. It's been a pretty dry winter for me with riding and the thing really kicked my ass. The good news is that since it's kind of a start over I can focus on increasing my RPMs without wanting to go into a higher gear. Got some muscle left over but it's going to take some real effort to get my legs back and better than ever. Cycling hurts.

Good luck to everybody this summer.

 

[johnbeez]

First day out on the bike in 2011 - and I can't believe how much my legs have dropped off during the winter

Did a 10k route - first couple of k on roads, then off-road for the rest and by the end I was blowing hard. Feeling it particularly badly in my right knee and upper thigh ... think I need to reset my bike.

Been doing 5k sessions on the treadmill for the past month, and a couple of 10k sessions on the exercise bike at the gym, but I guess nothing but actual riding prepares you for the real thing.

 

[Crovax33]

Might incur some cyclist hatrid for this crappy bike, but who knows.

I moved to the beach last September and now that the weather is getting good, I wanted a cheap beach cruiser to ride. A coworker suggested this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Ocean-Pacific-Men-s-Beach-Cruiser/11089181

I ended up buying it and built it. I wanted something cheap that I could trash and not worry about, and it fits the bill quite well. A few questions I was hoping you guys might be able to help me out with...

1. I want a seat that is more comfortable than the stock one. Do you have any suggestions for a cruiser seat that will keep my butt comfy? Cheaper the better... I found a gel one that is actually way skinnier than stock at my local bike shop for $30, but that's almost 1/3rd of what I spent on the entire bike.
2. When pedaling there is a slight clicking. It's not when I keep the pedals stationary (it clicks then too, but that's to be expected), but when I'm actually pedaling there's a different type of click. Any idea what might cause this?
3. Know of any inexpensive locks for sale online?

Thanks if you have any suggestions for me.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

If $30 for a saddle is too much for you, there is no affordable recommendation for how to fix the clicking and to get a cheap lock.

You get what you pay for. Enjoy it!

 

[purg3]

So glad the weather is getting nicer, was finally able to get some riding in over the weekend. It's been a long 3 1/2 months on the bike trainer....

 

[Stinkles]

I have a Trek 7000, it's great for an inexpensive bike. I used to it ride to school and recreationally. Ride is nice and smooth and I haven't had any problems with it. I kind of wish it had shocks, however for riding on he road, it's quite nice for a hybrid.

I had a 7500fx and added some shocks to it. At the time, it was pretty much RockShox Metros, or nothing. There are probably more choices now. They were a great addition though.

 

[Stinkles]

Just picked this up:

2010 Gary Fisher Mendota. Fast city bike, disc brakes, mostly for riding Burke Gilman trail and tootling around. nothing heavy. Bike is light, fast, pretty and I love it so far. Need some clipless pedals and a bike computer. Didn't know what speed I was doing as I competed with lycra-spandex-carbon-fiber-road-bike guys at the weekend. They usually won, but I gave them a fright.

I bought this at the end of last year and basically haven't had a chance to ride it. Added clipless pedals, a rack and a bike computer. Still waiting for the sun. :-(

NEED TO RIDE

 

[Kraftwerk]

Getting the Seek 0 this year. Super lightweight, 8 speed internal Shimano Alfine. We received the 2011 model, so i took it out for a spin, felt amazing. Will be a nice change from my SS track bike.

Really versatile bike.

 

[Stinkles]

Getting the Seek 0 this year. Super lightweight, 8 speed internal Shimano Alfine. We received the 2011 model, so i took it out for a spin, felt amazing. Will be a nice change from my SS track bike.

Really versatile bike.

That's pretty. How does that gearing system actually work? And what kind of range do those gears give you?

 

[ameratsu]

I have an older (1989) Bianchi Campione D'italia. Celeste colour, mostly original. I have 700c x 25mm gatorskins and upgraded brake pads on it at the moment.

It's a good bike for commuting around town, but leaves a bit to be desired against some of the more modern bikes i've ridden. Looking for something newer after I finish school later this year.

 

[Kraftwerk]

That's pretty. How does that gearing system actually work? And what kind of range do those gears give you?

That is basically the gears. All concealed inside the rear hub. It looks heavy, but as i stated it it really lightweight. The benefits include less maintenance, clean look, lightweight, no gear skipping and shifts like butter ( literally ;p ).

The reason it's 'less maintenance' is because it is concealed. Everything is protected during any type of weather and terrain - rain, snow, mud etc.

Gearing wise, it gives you all the necessary ones needed to do any type of riding really. Hills, long distance etc. The sprocket inside has 20 teeth I think, giving the similar feel of a bike with 12-38 ratio. Have to tinker with it a bit more to get more precise ratio's.

 

[Stinkles]

That is basically the gears. All concealed inside the rear hub. It looks heavy, but as i stated it it really lightweight. The benefits include less maintenance, clean look, lightweight, no gear skipping and shifts like butter ( literally ;p ).

The reason it's 'less maintenance' is because it is concealed. Everything is protected during any type of weather and terrain - rain, snow, mud etc.

Gearing wise, it gives you all the necessary ones needed to do any type of riding really. Hills, long distance etc. The sprocket inside has 20 teeth I think, giving the similar feel of a bike with 12-38 ratio. Have to tinker with it a bit more to get more precise ratio's.

That's like, literally the perfect solution. Do Fixie riders find this heretical?

 

[Kraftwerk]

That's like, literally the perfect solution. Do Fixie riders find this heretical?

Basically yes. Its a lifestyle for them.

Last summer we sold at least One Fixie EVERY SINGLE DAY D:<

It's the 'thing' right now. Some people do actually need a single speed, but for a lot its just being part of the trend.

I mean heck..a lot of companies who used to just do classic and vintage bikes, now do the entire geared line in a single speed version also.

You cannot believe how many people i get every week telling me 'eww gears'.

I have a fixie myself, but realistically its not practical for everything. Tis why I'm going with the Seek 0.

I was talking to a industry rep the other day, and he said that's one of the reasons- if not THE MAIN reason- that a TON of new bike technology isn't being implemented in NA and some of europe.

Internal hubs, electronic shifting and much more. These have been available in a bunch of countries for a while and priced for the general masses. But because of the fixie "influence' nobody pays attention to them = nobody buys them = too expensive.

 

[Fatalah]

Internal hubs, electronic shifting and much more. These have been available in a bunch of countries for a while and priced for the general masses. But because of the fixie "influence' nobody pays attention to them = nobody buys them = too expensive.

I just learned a ton about current bike culture and industry from your post. Good thread, subscribed.

 

[subrock]

I bought this at the end of last year and basically haven't had a chance to ride it. Added clipless pedals, a rack and a bike computer. Still waiting for the sun. :-(

NEED TO RIDE

I'm up in victoria and I've already put 500k on my bike since early feb. MAN UP!


also, for anyone with an iPhone, try the cyclemeter app. all sort or great metrics all done from GPS. its cheap and rad.

 

[Stinkles]

I just learned a ton about current bike culture and industry from your post. Good thread, subscribed.

Yah, Fixies are cool looking (one of the reasons I picked my bike is that aesthetic), but they're not very flexible. It's definitely a lifestyle choice rather than a practical one. That said, I did the AIDS Ride one year and a guy did the whole thing (500+ miles in a week)on a BMX with stunt pegs and shit.

 

[subrock]

also, bike porn. this is my fixed gear converted back to gears. so much more fun to ride now.

 

[Stinkles]

also, bike porn. this is my fixed gear converted back to gears. so much more fun to ride now.

Somewhere, a bike messenger is crying tears all the way down his calf tattoos.

 

[out0v0rder]

I have a car and have almost hit a few bikers because they get in the fucking way and don't give a shit about the multi-ton vehicles ready to run their ass over. I have been thinking about getting back on the two wheeled train again, but I have never ridden in the street and don't have this kind of "dont give a fuck" biker mindset that others seem to have. Maybe I am just a hipster pussy but how does one prepare to ride in the street with vehicles? Is there any tips besides watch your ass really carefully?

Like I said, I am a good driver and still almost end up hitting people, I can't even imagine if I were riding a bike and having to trust all these other idiots on the road.

 

[tariq]

picked this bike up last year. enjoying it alot!

as for biking on the road tips...

stay near the curb
dont swerve back into the lane
slow down when going between a car and the curb
dont go between cars
watch out for sewers, tram/streetcar tracks
get a bell, it'll come in handy when passing and tellin people to move

basically common sense, and dont do what the crazy bicyclists do

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

I have a car and have almost hit a few bikers because they get in the fucking way and don't give a shit about the multi-ton vehicles ready to run their ass over. I have been thinking about getting back on the two wheeled train again, but I have never ridden in the street and don't have this kind of "dont give a fuck" biker mindset that others seem to have. Maybe I am just a hipster pussy but how does one prepare to ride in the street with vehicles? Is there any tips besides watch your ass really carefully?

Like I said, I am a good driver and still almost end up hitting people, I can't even imagine if I were riding a bike and having to trust all these other idiots on the road.

What are they doing that makes them so hard to avoid?

 

[out0v0rder]

What are they doing that makes them so hard to avoid?

Just the other day, I am travelling down a street where theres only enough room for one car to go through if people are parked on the sides of the street.....lo and behold a biker is in front of me on the right side near the curb, I am about to pass him up.....theres also a parked car coming up. He can either slow down just enough and let me drive by so he doesnt get squished between me and the parked cars, or he can jump out in front of me because bikers have an equal right to share the road and you should respect them. He picks the 2nd option and comes out further in order to avoid the parked car right when im about to pass him. He gets to live because I was expecting him to do that, this shit happens all the time. So I slow down and let him stay in front of me until theres no more parked cars on the side so he can go back near the curb. Never even looked over his shoulder.....no fear.

I suppose I will have to scout out the best streets to get a ride on because It would be frustrating for me to have to think about what the other drivers are doing on the road. It's much better on the roads that have designated bike lanes, those roads are much wider and longer but they have speed limits of 50+ and that's a whole different beast. Cars barreling past me at high speeds yikes. Like I said I'm a pussy, I'm just gonna have to get out there and do it like the big boys in their lil stretchy shorts.

 

[_Bro]

So glad the weather is getting nicer, was finally able to get some riding in over the weekend. It's been a long 3 1/2 months on the bike trainer....

At least you've had a trainer. I got one last week and I'm all out of shape. I set the goal to ride it for an entire movie and my body gives up after King of the Hill.

Just the other day, I am travelling down a street where theres only enough room for one car to go through if people are parked on the sides of the street.....lo and behold a biker is in front of me on the right side near the curb, I am about to pass him up.....theres also a parked car coming up. He can either slow down just enough and let me drive by so he doesnt get squished between me and the parked cars, or he can jump out in front of me because bikers have an equal right to share the road and you should respect them. He picks the 2nd option and comes out further in order to avoid the parked car right when im about to pass him. He gets to live because I was expecting him to do that, this shit happens all the time. So I slow down and let him stay in front of me until theres no more parked cars on the side so he can go back near the curb. Never even looked over his shoulder.....no fear.

I suppose I will have to scout out the best streets to get a ride on because It would be frustrating for me to have to think about what the other drivers are doing on the road. It's much better on the roads that have designated bike lanes, those roads are much wider and longer but they have speed limits of 50+ and that's a whole different beast. Cars barreling past me at high speeds yikes. Like I said I'm a pussy, I'm just gonna have to get out there and do it like the big boys in their lil stretchy shorts.

You should be expecting him to do that, cyclists and pedestrians have the right of way over cars, even in jaywalking situations. The reason is that if you two collide then they're the ones who get fucked up, not you.

You don't have to ride like them, though. Hell, if you don't want to or don't feel comfortable then absolutely do not. Safety first. At some point you may feel comfortable enough to assert yourself and know your limits and rights. That's when you can join the ranks of disgruntled cyclists. Just don't ever become a fuck-head that uses a U-Lock as weapon to assert "their bubble." Screw those assholes.

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

I built a single speed conversion for my girlfriend just yesterday. Thoughts?

Need to fix that back brake though. Little fucker stays onto the frame, but just barely.

 

[ch0mp]

Stuff.

If you're passing it's up to you to make sure there's enough room.

I built a single speed conversion for my girlfriend just yesterday. Thoughts?

Need to fix that back brake though. Little fucker stays onto the frame, but just barely.

I don't care for fixies myself but I am curious to know why you only have a rear brake?

 

[Moofers]

I don't care for fixies myself but I am curious to know why you only have a rear brake?

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt. For a fixed gear bike like that, a single back brake is more appropriate.

 

[Stinkles]

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt. For a fixed gear bike like that, a single back brake is more appropriate.

Uh, that's even truer for a road bike. Which does, of course, have a front brake.

My belief is that a back brake is the minimum, and minimalism is the point of a Fixie.

There's no reason related to braking as far as logic goes.

 

[threenote]

I built a single speed conversion for my girlfriend just yesterday. Thoughts?

Need to fix that back brake though. Little fucker stays onto the frame, but just barely.

looks like shit.

 

[dojokun]

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt. For a fixed gear bike like that, a single back brake is more appropriate.

Every other source/fixie rider says a single front brake is more appropriate. The legs/pedal control the back wheel so you need something to control the front wheel. Your bike is literally the first bike I've ever seen or heard of with only a back brake - fixie or not.

 

[Stinkles]

What are they doing that makes them so hard to avoid?

Lots of riders ride assertively, or even aggressively. Which can be MAXIMUM STUPID because while they do have the right of way, car drivers are assholes, idiots, drunks, road ragers, telephone callers, makeup appliers and all sorts of shit that a militant riding style isn't going to have any effect whatsoever on.

I get especially incensed watching "cool" dads ride through dangerous streets with their kids on the back. I GET that you are an awesome rider dude, but drivers are fucking idiots and drunks and retards and you should be super careful with your own life, but especially a freaking toddler's.


CAVEAT: I am probably a huge hypocrite and ride city streets, occasionally run (empty) reds and scoot around carefully, politely, but I am not always mister safety.

This isn't about rights, or right of way, just common sense and physics.

/rant

 

[xxracerxx]

I built a single speed conversion for my girlfriend just yesterday. Thoughts?

Need to fix that back brake though. Little fucker stays onto the frame, but just barely.

Looks like the frame is WAY too big for her judging by the position of the seat.

 

[ch0mp]

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt. For a fixed gear bike like that, a single back brake is more appropriate.

Front wheel is where the majority/all of the braking is done though.

 

[xxracerxx]

Front wheel is where the majority/all of the braking is done though.

Truth.

 

[Otheradam]

Purple bike guy def needs to move the break to the front.

 

[Jobiensis]

As long as you don't grab the brake, you can stop just fine using the front.

Question, I have a Specialized Sirrus and the stock wheels suck. The hub keeps loosening up and I just broke the third spoke. The bike is a year old and has some 4k miles on it. I was looking at Mavic Aksiums, would those be a reasonable replacement (any other recommendation for same price range[300-400])? Why are spokes breaking? I'm not jumping curbs or anything. I weigh a bit over 180 and when I commute I have a 15+ pound backpack on.

 

[Clott]

That's one of the huge downsides for me living in NYC, I am seriously jealous of people that live in proximity of nature, I wish I had some huge hills or a beautiful country side to explore. Here in the city biking is just so limited! plus I hate biking in intense traffic.

anyone relate?

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

Lots of riders ride assertively, or even aggressively. Which can be MAXIMUM STUPID because while they do have the right of way, car drivers are assholes, idiots, drunks, road ragers, telephone callers, makeup appliers and all sorts of shit that a militant riding style isn't going to have any effect whatsoever on.

I get especially incensed watching "cool" dads ride through dangerous streets with their kids on the back. I GET that you are an awesome rider dude, but drivers are fucking idiots and drunks and retards and you should be super careful with your own life, but especially a freaking toddler's.


CAVEAT: I am probably a huge hypocrite and ride city streets, occasionally run (empty) reds and scoot around carefully, politely, but I am not always mister safety.

This isn't about rights, or right of way, just common sense and physics.

/rant

The way it works is that you're much more likely to get accidentally hit by someone passing you too closely because they thought they could pass since you were riding too far to the side.

Motorists will rage behind you all they want, but you have to be the least luckiest motherfucker on earth to get someone behind you that's so homicidal and raged up that they plow through you Brazilian Critical Mass style.

So it's best to assert your space on the road and take up room and piss everyone off than to give people a chance, because it's only giving them a chance to let you down and accidentally hit you.

I was nearly clipped all the damn time on one particularly long hill in a sort of wide one lane road. I figured there was enough room for them to pass so I stayed on the right. They don't pass as far away as possible though. They stick to the middle of the road and seriously come within a few inches of killing you. Since taking the very center of that road, no one has been able to pass me, and no one came close to hurting me. They can be angry all they want, it's just 10 seconds of slowing down. If someone lays on their horn and gets all dramatic about it, I hop off and run to the side of the road and let them pass. (I also start to get my u-lock out of my bag in case it's a meathead that wants to try something stupid.)

That's one of the huge downsides for me living in NYC, I am seriously jealous of people that live in proximity of nature, I wish I had some huge hills or a beautiful country side to explore. Here in the city biking is just so limited! plus I hate biking in intense traffic.

anyone relate?

Nope. Nature trails and long roads are boring as hell. City traffic is exhilarating.

 

[perryfarrell]

I want a seat that is more comfortable than the stock one. Do you have any suggestions for a cruiser seat that will keep my butt comfy? Cheaper the better..$30

It's probably more an issue of fitting and not being used to spending time on the saddle than the actual seat. Try to raise/lower the seatpost, try sitting on the back part of the seat not the front, sit on your sitbones not on the soft parts of ur behind, etc. If it still hurts, upgrade. But go for the harder saddles instead of the gel ones--they're bettter.

$30 is nothing. I spent $270 on a saddle the other day. Not even kidding.

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt.

Actually, it's the opposite of what you think. A single front brake provides MUCH more stopping power than a single rear brake. This is because during the braking process, weight is shifted to the front of the bike, so the front wheel pushes down on the road much more than the rear wheel. Most fixies with one brake have a single front brake---read up on it if you don't believe it.

Of course you shouldn't brake so hard that you dive over the handlebars. But with a little practice, you can find out when you reach this point. And also, I'd rather flip over the handlebars than crash headfirst into a truck.

 

[_Bro]

As long as you don't grab the brake, you can stop just fine using the front.

Question, I have a Specialized Sirrus and the stock wheels suck. The hub keeps loosening up and I just broke the third spoke. The bike is a year old and has some 4k miles on it. I was looking at Mavic Aksiums, would those be a reasonable replacement (any other recommendation for same price range[300-400])? Why are spokes breaking? I'm not jumping curbs or anything. I weigh a bit over 180 and when I commute I have a 15+ pound backpack on.

Do you have Shimano RS-10s? Everything I've heard about them is pretty much what you're saying.

Then again, this is the sort of problem you're going to encounter with low end stuff. I say go for the Mavic, it's safe to say that everything on the low end is going to be the same in terms of quality. However, I'd recommend Reynolds Solitudes, but those are $500.

You're going to get what you pay for, so if you're don't want spokes breaking and needing get the wheel tru'd then the extra money is worth it.

But if you want to do a little big of reading on the Mavic, here are some reviews on the wheelset.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

If you put a front brake on there, and for some reason squeezed it alone/first, you'd be in a world of hurt. For a fixed gear bike like that, a single back brake is more appropriate.

It's rare for a front brake to flip you over when suddenly braking. I think you should be more worried about the back brake not stopping the bike fast enough.

Seriously, I have only seen front brakes on fixies. That back brake is weird.

 

[mrkgoo]

Lots of riders ride assertively, or even aggressively. Which can be MAXIMUM STUPID because while they do have the right of way, car drivers are assholes, idiots, drunks, road ragers, telephone callers, makeup appliers and all sorts of shit that a militant riding style isn't going to have any effect whatsoever on.

I get especially incensed watching "cool" dads ride through dangerous streets with their kids on the back. I GET that you are an awesome rider dude, but drivers are fucking idiots and drunks and retards and you should be super careful with your own life, but especially a freaking toddler's.


CAVEAT: I am probably a huge hypocrite and ride city streets, occasionally run (empty) reds and scoot around carefully, politely, but I am not always mister safety.

This isn't about rights, or right of way, just common sense and physics.

/rant

Having not ridden on the road since, man, back in high school, I have a new-found respect for cyclers on the road.

The key is actually to be non-random, advertising where you are and what you are doing/going to do at all times. There are a lot of situations as a cyclist where you're SUPPOSED to be further out than necessary just to be visible and make sure cars are aware you're there. For example (not sure if this is the case in US), there are a bunch of cyclist strips at traffic light-controlled intersections in FRONT of the cars - this is so a cyclist can ride up at a red light an be in front of the lead vehicle for visibility.

Basically, assertiveness is for the safety of themselves to remain visible.

Also, our road code (drivers manual) states that you aren't supposed to weave in and out of parked cars, but rather just ride out and straight. As a motorist it's often easy to just blame the cyclist for riding too far out from the curb, but it's for safety, because parked cars may not see a bike in the parking lane.

Lastly, something I've discovered as a cyclist, sometimes there are a lot of things on the road that you have to swerve to avoid. Bottles, litter, deep drains, holes, cracks etc all cause you to swerve out, yet none of them you'd ever notice in a car, so it's again easy for a motorist for blaming a cyclist for being random.

 

[Clott]

Nope. Nature trails and long roads are boring as hell. City traffic is exhilarating.

Maybe you're one of the many guys I see bounce off Taxi cabs every week.

 

[Jobiensis]

Do you have Shimano RS-10s? Everything I've heard about them is pretty much what you're saying.

No, those might be a step up. They are Alex Rims S500.

My bike is
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2010&spid=45858

Thanks, I'll look at the solitudes. I am trying to conserve money, because I am planning on going to a road bike fairly soon.

 

[Moofers]

Well, all I can say is that I had a fixed gear bike 15 years ago, but called it a track bike because I actually raced it on a velodrome. Once it was converted to a "school and back" bike, I had a back brake on it. *shrugs*

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

Maybe you're one of the many guys I see bounce off Taxi cabs every week.

I've never done that.

 

[_Bro]

No, those might be a step up. They are Alex Rims S500.

My bike is
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2010&spid=45858

Thanks, I'll look at the solitudes. I am trying to conserve money, because I am planning on going to a road bike fairly soon.

If you're planning on getting a new bike then I'd say just try and hold out till then. You can just spend the money you would have on even better stuff.

Try to get in contact with someone at the company you're buying from. That way you can customize some more stuff on it, namely swap in and out parts so you don't have to go a frame model down from the goal.

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

Guys, it's a single speed freewheel, NOT a fixie.

It wouldn't make any sense to have a coasting bike have a front brake only...

(I'm working on buying a front one too, just didn't have the funds to do so right now)

It fits her fine. She doesn't like the seat raised like I do. She's new to all of this.

@Threenote - :lol <3

 

[dojokun]

Guys, it's a single speed freewheel, NOT a fixie.

It wouldn't make any sense to have a coasting bike have a front brake only...

(I'm working on buying a front one too, just didn't have the funds to do so right now)

It fits her fine. She doesn't like the seat raised like I do. She's new to all of this.

@Threenote - :lol <3

Regarding fit, the idea is that she should be able to stand with the top tube between her legs and still have her feet firmly on the ground. If the saddle is where it fits her then judging by the pic, she wouldn't be able to do that.