Which of your bikes do you prefer, and why? Fixed/SS only.

I have 2 OTPs, with help in the choosing from a hated list: a Bowery and a Red Capo 5.

I love both, but there are similarities, but the differences are significant.

Bowery: Good frame geometry. Strong and feels very secure. Tracks well. Lightness and rigidity of frame makes for instananeous acceleration. Stiff through potholes, but comforting on smooth paths. In my opinion, an excellent frame for upgrading, though mine will be very few.

Capo 5: True that I've only had it 5 minutes, but I used to do alot of miles back in the day, so I know a little bit. Headset-fork join is vastly superior to the Bowery. Though the frame feels not much different, the changes of direction and sudden hard braking, affect it much less. I feel the the parts are a bit superior, where it counts the most (hubs, headset, fork). The choice of tyres are a revelation. They are Maxxis re-FUSEs and I had them pumped to 120psi (max) on the front and 125psi (more than max) at the rear. The ride is smooth and supple. Tracking, pulls slightly to the left, but within acceptable tolerances (for me).

And, even though the Capo 5 is the prettier, more respected, and possible the better bike, I actually prefer my Bowery. A bit of slap and lipstick, and she probably can look pretty good too. Bowery is the lady, and Capo is the fancy mistress from uptown.

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heads will roll for this

why did you buy 2 otp?

Because I work really long hours, and have little time left during the week for bike work. Weekends are for chillin', or children.

OTP2
Revenge of the mass produced, competitively priced bicycles.

a one-year warranty has never been this terrifying......

Because I work 12 hours each day (minimum), and have little time left during the week for bike work. Weekends are for chillin', or children.

why not get fixed gear london to built you one?

keep riding your cannondale, it will be awkward at first, like sleeping with a stranger after breaking up from your 3 years relationship.

shit i came hear for a list! WAC

Lists = Comedy

Comedy = GA2G

Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! cough, cough.

That's just great that is! Originality prize for everyone!

Don't listen to them. Your lists are great x...

I saw two peeps on Bowerys tonight.. almost like his 'n' hers but they were riding separately. It made me chuckle.

guy on uxbridge road.. bianchi pistake.. using straps but NO clips.
wtf?

Not that you'd care, but I reckon you could've done with the next frame size up for the Capo. The seatpost length, stem length, and spacers are doing a good job of compensating, but it's just that - compensating.

The bars have a hefty drop too, but that would be less of an issue with an extra 20mm or so on the headtube, and the traditional 'fistful' of seatpost.

The Bowery fit looks better - and interestingly, you prefer riding it...

(see what happens: you come here asking for people to choose their favourite bike, and they deconstruct your bikes instead!)

Not that you'd care, but I reckon you could've done with the next frame size up for the Capo. The seatpost length, stem length, and spacers are doing a good job of compensating, but it's just that - compensating.

The bars have a hefty drop too, but that would be less of an issue with an extra 20mm or so on the headtube, and the traditional 'fistful' of seatpost.

The Bowery fit looks better - and interestingly, you prefer riding it...

(see what happens: you come here asking for people to choose their favourite bike, and they deconstruct your bikes instead!)

Nothing wrong with that BMMF. I've seen you give you technical advice before, so I pay attention when you're giving me advice also. As for the extensions to the frame of my bikes, compensating for proper fit.......you could be right. I hadn't thought of that. Too late to do anything about it now, but in my next purchase, I'll get properly sized, and then I'll know better. Good advice - repped.

Why have you got floorboards on your wall?

I have three bikes, all quite crap really. Tasteful but crap.

I seem to ride each for the regular commute about evenly, according to weather, luggage requirements and mood (and outfit!). Its wierd cos every time I get on one after having not ridden it for a week or two I think 'OOOh I LOVE this bike best' then I switch and I think 'OOh this ones lovely' etc etc. I'm like Tommy's goldfish, constantly surprised and delighted to see the plastic castle every time it reappears in my view.

This is toughy!

I have two bikes.
I think most people who know what they are would agree which is the best...

But...

I 'kin love that monster-truck!

I'd have said the truck was the best.

For my bikes

Affinity for a nice long rides or just cruising for the sake of riding.
Surly for fun and adrenalin fueled thrashing (polo etc)
Sunday for BMXing (obviously it is a BMX after all)
DMR for anything offroad.

I love all 4 equally but for different reasons.

i've only got one :(

For my bikes

Affinity for a nice long rides or just cruising for the sake of riding.
Surly for fun and adrenalin fueled thrashing (polo etc)
Sunday for BMXing (obviously it is a BMX after all)
DMR for anything offroad.

I love all 4 equally but for different reasons.

yeah same deal but with my bikes

yeah, i only have one as well.

it's the man's way, eh murtle.

i only have one

Bowery. I love mine and dont care what other people say.

@ nim - the difference is my bikes serve specific roles... you roll to work and???