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Hello everyone, I've been riding single speed bikes for at least 3 years, also restore and make bikes look nice.

Yeah the sx3. Anybody riding one of those? Any opinions would be welcome. They seem like a good idea, but not sure if they can take a beating like the old skool sturmeys

the s3x does seem a good idea, but apparently isnt robust enough for skidding etc, so you still need to run brakes

Hi,

Long time lurker and finally joined up. Come from a retro roadie background and current projects include:

• 70s Bundy
  
• 1976 Alan Super Sport
  
• Lates 80s Detto Pietro Polare
  
• Early 90s Wilier
  

^ I'd like to see pics of the last two.

Hello Guys,
My name is Federico, aka CicliZ.
I have a great passion for bikes. I started with classic vintage bicycles, and now I'm finished with racing bikes, track and fixed!
I hope to give a contribution to this forum very nice!
I also have something to sell that soon I'll show you!

^ I'd like to see pics of the last two.

Not convinced this is a Polare due to the Gilco-style tubing, but its a Detto. It was repainted by the last owner due to 'garish' colour, but he used to manage a bike shop. NOS but used parts were thrown on from the shop parts bin.

ll soda-blast the paint to see what's underneath.

Wilier is 56sq, Deda ZeroTre tubing.

hey,
it's my turn to introduce myself! I'm Max, 20 years olds fixed since more than 1 year.
I come from France and I have a project to realise a work experience in London for this summer.
So I request you to give me some adress or contact in order to organize a rendez vous (with the french accent) in a bike workshop !! Thx for your Help
This is my last realisation

At least, I'm going to spend 4 days in London and it will be a pleasure to meet some of you!
See U

Hi maxie. If you want a bike shop, try Tokyo Fixed in Soho. Welcome!

Hi all!

I'm Pedro, a former long distance triathlete from Portugal (Lisbon).
I have found this great forum dedicated to fixed gear and single speed.
I am not riding fixed (yet), but looking forward to it!

Thanks for the great info you all have been posting!!

Um, not my first post as I got excited about a frame in the classified section but having now read the rules, I thought I'd better say hello.
I'm Vicky, I live in Norwich. I've always ridden bikes in some form or another, I changed from BMX to road bikes after I found a seventies Viking in a hedge a couple of years ago. Since then I've also become interested in fixed and single speed and am now thinking of building a single speed bike and maybe doing the Dun Run on it.
That's about it I suppose!

Hi everyone,

I'm a 27 and a french rider from Paris. I'm moving in London in 2 weeks and I would like to meet some awesome british people to ride with them.
I guess you have evenings/week-ends rides in London too so if someone could give me information about where and when to meet you all I'll be glad to do it when I'll have found a new flat in London.

Anyway, can't wait to be a part of the London community.
Cheers.
-Jason

Hey! I'm moving on Wednesday in London and I still have no answer from you guys. Anyone could give me some famous meeting point/time to ride with other folks?
Best!
-J

Hey Jason and vicks

Welcome!

Jason, we have plenty to do and see here:-)

Rides you can find in the rides and races tab at the top. As summers coming so are our rides :-)

Also, if you like a friendly drink with us lot, depending on where you're located in London there is a local watering hole we frequent within easy reach. Just take a little look at the compass drinks tab at the top too!

Does that help?

Hi, have just joined the forum and cant post thread yet ...so im asking here anyone know whether sturmey archer flip flop hub is any good for 35 quids? i was googling a lot but no word about flip flop only about geared ones. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hi there how is everyone?
I'm new here and just found out about this place.
Been riding in london for a while, but won't be able to any more as I will be moving soon :(

Hi
I came across this site yesterday and as someone teetering on the edge of my own build just had to sign up!

you have done the right thing.

no really.

So yeah, im gonna post a new thread soon, just need to reach 3 posts. Hi everyone.

Hi,

I'm a Londoner, in my mid 20s, rode bikes to school. Have recently got into riding a road bike and now looking into fixed.

I've also got into pro cycling and as my user name suggests I love the gregari.

I've been lurking for a while and enjoy reading the site, so I thought I would introduce myself.

Hi all,

Just joined! Building up an old Raleigh so on the hunt for a few bits. Islington-based.

Keep up the good work. Great site.

Hey, another new member here! I'm follower for quite a while, so it's time to join.
I'm a Casati-fan and commute 7k a year.

hi there, wasn't sure but do posts in the off topic area count?

Yep, but find something useful to say, this is not a place for random shit talking.

Hello!

Just moved to London from Manchester. Very much enjoying riding through this fair city of yours.

this is not a place for random shit talking.

Untruer word never spoken. :)