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Hi people... middle aged roadie here, living up in derbyshire, thought I would give fixie riding a go.. so got myself a plug racer (I've the read forums, I know its heavy blah blah... but 2 things, I'll only be using it for training really so heavier the better in a way, and 2... its really lovely and shinny to look at !!)

... anyway after my first ride, I've just got one question really for you more experienced fixie riders....

1... How the HELL do you stop the f***G thing !!! ... you fixie guys are totally insane !!!!!

Try front brake or peddling backwards!.....where abouts in derbyshire are you, family is up there so back fairly often and have been thinking i should bring the bike for a ride. Am on a Charge too.....heavy but does the job

Hey! I'm another newbie. I moved to London a month ago from Brighton and I am in dire need of a nice single speed. I'm pretty small (5'4/5'5) and I have a limited budget but if anyone wants to help me out, or would be into helping me build something that won't cost the earth to begin with I'd be incredibly grateful. This is me and my (i.e my housemates) cat:

are you ldngrlls twin sister?

Hey! I'm another newbie. I moved to London a month ago from Brighton and I am in dire need of a nice single speed. I'm pretty small (5'4/5'5) and I have a limited budget but if anyone wants to help me out, or would be into helping me build something that won't cost the earth to begin with I'd be incredibly grateful. This is me and my (i.e my housemates) cat:

nice cat...have a dig about in here http://www.londonfgss.com/thread6-333.html

are you ldngrlls twin sister?

Why would she be?

Hey! I'm another newbie. I moved to London a month ago from Brighton and I am in dire need of a nice single speed. I'm pretty small (5'4/5'5) and I have a limited budget but if anyone wants to help me out, or would be into helping me build something that won't cost the earth to begin with I'd be incredibly grateful

Hiya, welcome to the forum!
Ive only just joined this forum three weeks ago despite my post count haha, but most people here seem to be friendly, and hopefully they will help you out in getting what you want.
P.s You're gorgeous. Just had to say that! :)

Oh hey, thank you, I'm honestly not, I think the webcam might just be flattering!

Oh hey, thank you, I'm honestly not, I think the webcam might just be flattering!

I might have to disagree! So, whereabouts in London are you from?

Try front brake or peddling backwards!.....where abouts in derbyshire are you, family is up there so back fairly often and have been thinking i should bring the bike for a ride. Am on a Charge too.....heavy but does the job

... just near to derby... im on the edge of the bumpy stuff... I dont think I'll be taking the fixie into that stuf mind... !!!

I might have to disagree! So, whereabouts in London are you from?

Bethnal Green, Roman Rd to be precise!

Bethnal Green, Roman Rd to be precise!

Perfect, you're quite central to most rides and drinks on here :) Unlike me!

... just near to derby... im on the edge of the bumpy stuff... I dont think I'll be taking the fixie into that stuf mind... !!!

ah ok i'm out chesterfield way when I come back....derby not too far , I've got a geared at my mums and would like a roll out with someone who knows the hills, i'll let you know when i'm back if you fancy a ride.

P.s You're gorgeous. Just had to say that! :)

Seconded!

Hey! I'm another newbie. I moved to London a month ago from Brighton and I am in dire need of a nice single speed. I'm pretty small (5'4/5'5) and I have a limited budget but if anyone wants to help me out, or would be into helping me build something that won't cost the earth to begin with I'd be incredibly grateful. This is me and my (i.e my housemates) cat:

Loving the Tattoos

Kool Cat!

Hiya, welcome to the forum!
Ive only just joined this forum three weeks ago despite my post count haha, but most people here seem to be friendly, and hopefully they will help you out in getting what you want.
P.s You're gorgeous. Just had to say that! :)

+1

She's going to be a heartbreaker! :P

fuck whats going on LdnGrrl have you changed your avatar to a scull or have I drunk too much !?

fuck whats going on LdnGrrl have you changed your avatar to a scull or have I drunk too much !?

You've drank too much :(

i hope you're pulling my chain....if you are prepared to forgive me for my previous snidey post at you i have a great ride for you from wembley to west london (shep'bush) on the canal.......i worked in wembley for a few years and lived west. v quick and peaceful it is for when you get your bike

i hope you're pulling my chain....if you are prepared to forgive me for my previous snidey post at you i have a great ride for you from wembley to west london (shep'bush) on the canal.......i worked in wembley for a few years and lived west. v quick and peaceful it is for when you get your bike

I might forgive you. :P
I live in Kingsbury, so I think youre thinking about Alperton route to shepherd bush? I could be wrong, and definitely would like to check it out, perhaps come out with me?

She's going to be a heartbreaker! :P

+1 to that aswell lol

I might forgive you. :P
I live in Kingsbury, so I think youre thinking about Alperton route to shepherd bush? I could be wrong, and definitely would like to check it out, perhaps come out with me?

Kingsbury's a quick drop down to the canal but yes its the alperton route i guess....it's really quick into west, you can be in acton / chiswick /notting hill in no time with no traffic....i emigrated n/east years ago i'm afraid but if you need a helping hand around town/east/north give me a shout

Kingsbury's a quick drop down to the canal but yes its the alperton route i guess....it's really quick into west, you can be in acton / chiswick /notting hill in no time with no traffic....i emigrated n/east years ago i'm afraid but if you need a helping hand around town/east/north give me a shout

That's a brillant tip, and serves me right for not looking at any bike routes (in my defense I havent got my bike yet :P) Thanks, will investigate that one, I believe I know which one you're on about, it passes Park Royal/Harlesden, to ladbroke etc

That's a brillant tip, and serves me right for not looking at any bike routes (in my defense I havent got my bike yet :P) Thanks, will investigate that one, I believe I know which one you're on about, it passes Park Royal/Harlesden, to ladbroke etc

Thats the one yes, just hold your nose when you pass the processed food factories of Park Royal and its a good ride!

Hey! I'm another newbie. I moved to London a month ago from Brighton and I am in dire need of a nice single speed. I'm pretty small (5'4/5'5) and I have a limited budget but if anyone wants to help me out, or would be into helping me build something that won't cost the earth to begin with I'd be incredibly grateful. This is me and my (i.e my housemates) cat:

Hey Rosie, east Drinks is walking distance from Roman Road (I live there too). If you aren't shy and want to chat bikes come along on Wednesdays.

Small bikes are not that often sold on here as it is mostly blokes who sell, but you may get an old racer on ebay and convert. Again, drinks would be a good place to ask questions. Or search the forum for threads with "conversion" "beginner" ... in the title.