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@troutio
Hi all
Been commuting daily in London for about ten years (current route Cricklewood > South Kensington), but only bought my first semi-decent bike a year ago (a Specialized tricross singlespeed - was plodding about on a crappy Raleigh MTB/hybrid from my student days before that). Finally took the plunge to flip the rear and go fixed last weekend (42/16, 70.9"), so fewer than a dozen rides into it... but, wow.
I feel like Ben Kenobi has just pulled down the blaster shield and told me to reach out with my feelings... like my bike has come alive, and revealed itself as a Zen master, revealing my weaknesses, teaching me focus, leaving me puzzles to solve, guiding me to the path... like I did when my dad took off my stabilisers and told me to get on with it.
Yes, I'm coming across like a terrible newbie, but what can I say? I think I've got the bug. Won't be posting a pic unless I start modding, but right now, all I want to do is get back out there and ride it.
Cheers!