- Feb 12, 2005
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Well, I'm not supposed to be riding my bike for another 4 weeks after my surgery and it's driving me nuts! I know there are a few bikers on the forum here and I thought it'd be fun to post pictures of your bikes and when you ride them. Here are my two:
This is a Surley Steamroller fixed gear that I took all the decals off. This bike is my daily rider. If you haven't ever ridden a fixed gear, you should try it. Basically, with fixed gear, the rear cog is locked to the rear axle - if the rear wheel is turning the pedals are turning. You slow down and stop by applying back pressure on the pedals as you ride. It's weird to get used to but once you do, it's a completely different experience and way fun. Skid stops and track stands are the best - you know you're jealous! Some people ride them without any hand brakes but I left mine on for those times I'm not paying as much attention as I should be. I picked up this bike to be my winter bike because with a fixed gear, there's basically zero maintenance. Keep the chain clean, greased, tight, and wipe off the road salt every once and a while and you're set. The frame also has extra wide forks so it fits my wider studded tires for the winter easily. It's a blast!
http://gallery.me.com/alevasse...G_0007_2&bgcolor=black
http://gallery.me.com/alevasse...IMG_0078&bgcolor=black
This blue bike is a Raliegh Sportif that used to be a 10 speed when it was my daily rider before I got the fixed gear. I liked the simplicity of the fixed so much that I converted this bike to a single speed. It can coast, but still only has one gear. Again, maintenance is a snap - which is a good thing. I'm really lazy. I put fenders on this one and pretty much use it for rainy days in the spring/summer/fall and melty days in the winter. It's a heavy frame and quite solid.
http://gallery.me.com/alevasseur14#100034/IMG_0019
I'd like to get another 10+ speed bike one of these days but money has been a little tight as of late. Eventually I'll get another one for those longer rides but for now, these two take care of my city riding excellently.
Post away, ATOTers!
Edit: fixed the links.
This is a Surley Steamroller fixed gear that I took all the decals off. This bike is my daily rider. If you haven't ever ridden a fixed gear, you should try it. Basically, with fixed gear, the rear cog is locked to the rear axle - if the rear wheel is turning the pedals are turning. You slow down and stop by applying back pressure on the pedals as you ride. It's weird to get used to but once you do, it's a completely different experience and way fun. Skid stops and track stands are the best - you know you're jealous! Some people ride them without any hand brakes but I left mine on for those times I'm not paying as much attention as I should be. I picked up this bike to be my winter bike because with a fixed gear, there's basically zero maintenance. Keep the chain clean, greased, tight, and wipe off the road salt every once and a while and you're set. The frame also has extra wide forks so it fits my wider studded tires for the winter easily. It's a blast!
http://gallery.me.com/alevasse...G_0007_2&bgcolor=black
http://gallery.me.com/alevasse...IMG_0078&bgcolor=black
This blue bike is a Raliegh Sportif that used to be a 10 speed when it was my daily rider before I got the fixed gear. I liked the simplicity of the fixed so much that I converted this bike to a single speed. It can coast, but still only has one gear. Again, maintenance is a snap - which is a good thing. I'm really lazy. I put fenders on this one and pretty much use it for rainy days in the spring/summer/fall and melty days in the winter. It's a heavy frame and quite solid.
http://gallery.me.com/alevasseur14#100034/IMG_0019
I'd like to get another 10+ speed bike one of these days but money has been a little tight as of late. Eventually I'll get another one for those longer rides but for now, these two take care of my city riding excellently.
Post away, ATOTers!
Edit: fixed the links.
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