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I rode sSS with only a front brake when I first bought my bike and then only for 2 weeks while I got used to a completely new bike ( never ridden fixed before ). I then flipped it over ( flip flop hub ) onto fixed and never went back. Maybe thats what he was doing?

Nah. I've seen this guy before a few months back. He's no noob. It's a black Langster, bet he's had it since new, which would be 2006/7, I think.

Thanks, ASM, I think that does indeed close the book on this one.

Black Langster <> spotted this mornonmg heading north from Finchley, 3/4 lenth denim shorts with turn ups, key chain, pony tail, tatoos, bullhorn bars, etc.

OK that drew my eye, then I see the guy is coasting... and he only has a front brake. Surely this is a recipe for going arse over tip if you need to brake suddenly.

Does anyone here ride that way? Seems mental to me!

Sorry to hear you've been injured colint, wishing you a speedy recovery

Sweet deal but would be a sour feeling to own someone else's pride and joy. I can't do it.

This is the guy who we met, thinking it was m friends frame.
Bike is stock except SPDs, tall black risers, white grips (lock-ons?) and red barend plugs.
Blatantly Quite probably nicked from someone with good taste - it looked nice!

http://www.gumtree.com/london/83/24234383.html

A 2008 Genesis Flyer for £250! Surely too good to be true. I called the guy and asked why he was selling it and he said at 100mph thebikeismine. Mmm. I asked again. He said it was too small for him, as he's 5ft10in. Mmm. I'd llove this bike, esp at that price but I'm not so sure that thebikeishis.

What is the legal position of you buy a stolen bike? Do you stand to lose the money and the bike?

That's a darn nice bike – I'd be interested but I think I am too diddy (5ft8in) for your 56cm frame. Can you squeeze it for me, please?

As the Zim would say... Fixin' to die

"You Say Velo, And I Say Good Buy"

Now we're on to something!

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Er, Tommy, I think you're you're deliberately misleading us here for a cheap laugh [taking pants off], now to ride home

As a guide to "good average" times for an olympic distance race - around 25mins for the swim 1500m, 01:05 for the bike - 40k and 45min for the run - 10km

Zoinks! I can just about make a sub 50min 10k - that's without all the cycling and swimming before!

I did my first tri last year, a sprint (300m/20k/5k) and did 8:49, 48:34, 26:46 for an overall time of 1:23:56 - coming 153 out of 209. I guess I am old (44), riding a hybrid and I've never been fast (or first) at anything. In the main, I race to beat my own best times. Which is what I'll do in a couple of weeks when I do this race again. That's plenty of motivation for moi.

Next year I'd like to do an Olympic distance, but I can only think about a good time for me.

So stick with the 48:18 and go like blazes!

higher cadence is what to aim for.

If I did do my tri on a SS set up, what would be a good ratio for a near flat course ? I'm guessing higher than 48:18 ---> 48:16?

how much?!!!

£699.99

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360036219&n=Bootleg%20Mystic%20Rats

Sorry, forgot to say, was set up with pedals and strap, too

Tried the 53 Steamroller at Evans and it is the right size for me

Tried the Steamroller today - Evans set it up with brakes front and back by the way, which is not how they describe or picture it on their site. Gears 48:19 fixed. Mentioned Winstanleys' cheaper price and they were happy to match it. So you can get one for £539.99 if you want.

The test ride itself was interesting for me. My first fixed ride. Not too odd, but I cycled well within myself and away from traffic. The bike was smooth like butter. With two brakes fitted, stopping was not disimilar from my geared bike. I tried slowing down with legs (not skid stops) and that didn't seem too hard but glad to have two brakes.

It seemed fine. I have no point of reference in terms of fixed gear cycles, so don't no how fine it is. Maybe should try out some other brands/custom bikes...

I've got a 53 which you can try out too.

Thanks for the offer!

I've been looking for the £ to buy a fixed gear bike for some time - I can't/won't - so I'm selling my Genesis hybrid. N

ow my brother-in-law (a seasoned cyclist) has whipsered doubts in my ear * it's too dangerous in traffic * you live in Barnet * there are hills * you can't freewheel *

I've been cycling 20 years - will I really find it dangerous - you're all alive still aren't you?

HELP THERE ARE VOICES IN MY HEAD!

np see how you go tomorrow i guess... let me know how it goes

True, true. Still is always interesting to see different set ups.

Thanks for the offer - but I gotta go home put the kidz to bed :0) - whereabouts are you based? Maybe I could take that ride one lunchtime...

Mmm... I am 5ft 8in (wiv lickle legz) and trying out a 53cm Steamroller tomorrow... Which frame have you got, 49cm or 53cm?

here's a pic

Wiggle just started selling this Cinelli fixed bike (along with some Cinelli road bikes). 700 smackers... Might be called Mystic Rat - rat in the title anyway.

http://www.cinelli.it/scripts/prodotti.php?Id=3&lang=EN&IdBici=489

Those treadz are gone, gone, gone!!! To the fastest mouse - Tommy