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What kind of surgery? I only ask because my gf had her ACL done a couple of years ago and my sis too, together with cartilage issues. As I understand it, cartilage/miniscus problems can cause more complications, but if it's ligament damage rehab is pretty good as long as you take it easy and take time to build up strength/stability. Although (and you might not like this) by gut reaction is that you should take ever effort to reduce the potential for adverse forces on your knee. This means: get pedals that allow as much free float as possible (so your knee can find the most advantageous alignment); gear down as low as possible (and learn to spin to maintain your speed!); sort out your bike position by getting fitted properly. (That said, I'm no medical expert, just a keen sportsman who's seem a few people go through knee injuries!)

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I had meniscus surgery on both knees. I have to just take it a bit easy and I cant ride quite as hard as I used to and take a break at the sign of any pain. The whole thing really bums meet out. My bike is a massive part of my life and I feel awful when I cant ride. Old age I suppose. C'est La Vie.....sigh...

I have managed to have surgery on both my knees (not Bike related) over the last ten years. The most recent being 2 months ago. I am concerned that I am not going to be able to ride fixed anymore because of the strain of constant peddling and stopping. I like to ride pretty fast and I dont want to end up with some wimpy gear ratio that take all the power and fun out of my ride.

Have any of you had any experiences with knee problems riding fixed gear? Or, possibly any advice pertaining to knees and fixies?

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what guns??? look at that face, and that dark brown hair(the oone in the head), and tha eyes that are look at you saying, "you like me", and that peircing... she looks like a proper mediterian girl, some hot blooded latin gypsy with fire runing throuth her veins.

Thats an American looking street to me. I say she's an upstate NY girl hair and all!

Alright Smartarses! If it's so easy, might you tell me where to find this "Insurance for the Bike"? I dont know anyone in the US who has bike insurance unless it's part of their home contents insurance. So my appanrent ignorance of this is due to it not being very common where I'm from.

Oh yeah and....Halleuja!!

As simple at the headline above: Can you get bike insurance?

Is there a Law in London that you have to have lights front and back on your bike at night? I just moved here from NYC and we aint got no laws like that there. Riding fixed in London is a bit more challenging than NYC so I can sort of see why there would be a law if there is one.

They go on!! Right on, Right on!

Yeah, I really shouldn't give a crap what anyone thinks. But lets face it we all do a bit? Anyway....."Do I sound fat in this post"?

Another question about my Falcon? I have a early to mid 80's Falcon frame made with Reynolds 531 tubing and is in great shape. I am doing a fixie conversion with it. I have had it resprayed a really nice dark metallic blue. I wrote to the Falcon Co. and they sent me some really nice Falcon Decals free of charge.

My Dilemma is weather to put the Decals on the bike to show what kind of bike it is or not? I don't know what the reputation for Falcon Bicycles is and might not want to advertise if everyone thinks Falcons are total shit? The bike isn't shit at all, it's actually a really nice ride?

I'm definitely interested is what y'all think??

Ok another BB question: What is the difference between a really expensive BB and a middle of the road one? Do I need to spend lots of money in order to get a quality BB?

Thanks again!

El Guapo is the name of the villian in the movie "The Three Amigos" I have a face like slapped arse!

Thanks! I figured it was pretty easy, just a bit of patience is all that is required.

I found a mid 80's Falcon racing frame. Forks and frame are Reynolds 531 tubing and in great shape. I dont really know much about Falcon and can only go by what I see. Does anyone have an honest opinions or some info on this?

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Hey there! Any help is much appreciated. Question: How hard or easy is it to replace and install a new bottom bracket on my fixed gear? What tools will I need to do this if I do?

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Speaking of trying breaking locks. My girlfriend and I went out riding when she discovered the key to the massive Kryptonite lock and chain she had around her waist dropped of her key chain somewhere along the ride! We went to a hardware store where they tried bolt cutters, It bent the bolt cutters, we went to a lock smith who worked on it for an hour, he couldn't do it either. We ended up having to go to the local fire station where they covered her with fireproof blankets and started going at the lock with a massive diamond blade saw! Sparks flying everywhere, my girlfriend enjoying the attention way to much, and me feeling like a useless little boy They managed to get through it after 20 minutes! Those locks don't cost a fortune for nothing. I love my lock maybe more than my girlfriend.