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There are more than two ways of stopping on an icy road...

I bought a bargain price Thompson stem for my Bob off the forum. I think the bag thing is really pointless and wasteful though. Why on earth would you need a bag for your stem once it's mounted on your bike?

There are more than two ways of stopping on an icy road...

I found that falling on my face was quite effective. What do you mean? Surely you're not about to defend brakeless? I thought you were one of the sane ones?

I bought a bargain price Thompson stem for my Bob off the forum. I think the bag thing is really pointless and wasteful though. Why on earth would you need a bag for your stem once it's mounted on your bike?

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I found that falling on my face was quite effective. What do you mean?

yes. thats the other way i'm referring to.

I love that about bike parts, that certain companies specialise so completely - Thomson with stems and posts, Chris King with headsets, Sugino with cranks.

This is the look I'm going for with the Surly - crudcatcha & snow tires optional..

Oh and will probably put a Flite on it eventually. Wont be rideable until March - just in time for the Spring, woot.

Looks very nice, I wouldn't bother with the shit guard or snow tires though, give it a month and the roads will be fine (I hope).

Also is that a brooks on a 'roller?

friends got brakes haha. tbh i just want a front brake for emergency sake. i dont feel compfortable riding fast on roads i dont really know especially if theres a hill, tight bend. if i had a front brake id ride faster because i know i could easily slow down and id feel safer riding. im not gonna be using the brake normally just incase i have another one of those i cant stop moments haha

Thats the reason I run a front brake.

Hahahahahahhaa. I don't have a brakeless bike for fashion reasons, just how I have always had my bikes. Would put a brake on one day maybe, but I know it would never get used and I would take it off. Ha.

http://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/urban-fixed-gear/super-pista-frameset/

so nice. think im gonna save up for a super pista instead of a lo pro. might get a leader. pretty similar and a lot cheaper!

No I only run a brake because I've only been riding fixed for 3-4 months and I'm still getting used to it.

I can imagine that I might end up going brakeless one day, but not for the forseable future.

Don't do it unless you are totally happy with the idea. As I said earlier, I have always been brakeless. This taught me a lot more bike control, and also awareness. Might buy a lid when I get some more cash sorted though...

Oh and Sam. Get a leader 722ts. That is the steel one. Saw one in TFG at the end of last year and it looked dope.

Dunno what I think about Aluminium frames...

how weird. i just discovered the 722ts n im gonna save up and get one. then i read that! ye there nice! exactly what i wanna get. not to chunky but still thick.

ill my bring my old pug frame back up. its all nice and sprayed. my new fuck around / polo bike. White frame and black forks :) ill bring it out on the next ride!

Crappy rattle can paint job. My polo bike frame!

Doesn't look that bad to be honest, will be great for polo... once a few games get going!!

Yeah, looks clean. Just wait to see if it stays on. The white and black thing works.

Mmmmmmmmmm, nice! What paint did you use? I used to just take all the parts off my BMX, take a can of Montana or Belton Graffiti paint and empty the can on the frame forks and bars. Leave to dry for an hour. Re build and ride. Every few weeks I would change my colour scheme... Tatty as fuck but kinda cheap. Always looked good for a week or 2.

plasticote b & q stuff. nt fussed if it chips much. im probably gonna cover this in stickers if it does or something haha

Nice, dirty DIY style...

i now have a rideable bike! whos up for going out tonight?

Could be tempted, but I need to fix my front brake. 13.3 on the Kona and 18.7 on the Thorn today, so gonna be a little stiff. Not used to mileage.

I'd be up for a piss about in a little while... Just watching a film about footie violence with Gem

cool cool. time and a place! go out for a little polo fuck around if u like. nt till 9ish feeling sick after takeaway haha

Lol... Just watching the firm... Git ya some shouts in an hour or 2...

Mate, not often you will hear this... But I'm gonna gay out. Am pissed and my first day off tomorow in 7 days.

Are you up for coming out on Monday morning? Will go past a few trainstations on route so if you want to cave... Would be good to get ya out on a distance.

Peace out.