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Post by KiwiBeard on Jul 6, 2015 13:25:20 GMT
I might be in a position for an n+1 and considering getting an SS later in the year.
Anyone else here got one? Any pics? Any tips of things to look out for when buying?
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Post by beatnik69 on Jul 6, 2015 14:33:04 GMT
No, I don't wear loafers without socks, skinny jeans, a plaid shirt and bushy beard so am forbidden from riding a SS.
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Post by jim1966 on Jul 6, 2015 15:10:24 GMT
I've got one. Ebay purchase, Claud Butler El Camino for Β£140. I love it! Puts an idiot grin on my face every outing. Many-a-time it has destroyed PR's set on my T3.
Fitted drop bars and a head tube extender to it recently. Get one, you'll love it (especially the first time you forget to pedal and it hoists you out the saddle!).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 17:35:46 GMT
Had one many moons ago and totally agree with jim1966 back then it sure was a lots of fun.
Sadly now it would be impossible, I'd be walking up too many hills...it would be very difficult to work out a gear ratio for where I live.
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Post by chas on Jul 6, 2015 20:04:40 GMT
I bought one of these cheap off ebay recently (rear brake removed so fixed only) www.fixedgearfrenzy.com/no-logo-orange-white-single-speed-fixed-gear-track-bike-59cm-frame.htmlThought the kids might use it but I've been on it more than them despite my daughter saying I look too old for it but as above it's lots of fun . I went to the pub on it last night where I was surprised how much attention it received from non cyclists. Downsides carrying a spanner for wheel removal and expensive tubes or valve extenders for the deep rims.
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Post by KiwiBeard on Jul 8, 2015 10:37:28 GMT
What's the theory behind SSs being mainly steel.
A few I have looked at I have read reviews saying they are a bit heavy about 11kg. Why have a steel 11kg SS, when you can have an alloy triple at 10.5kg?
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Post by chas on Jul 8, 2015 10:59:13 GMT
I think it just fits with the back to basics style and character, and price of course. There are several more expensive alloy ones out there if you can justify the extra, but by their nature they're more for flats than hills unless you're a specialist climber looking for absolute minimum weight.
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Post by KiwiBeard on Jul 8, 2015 11:07:41 GMT
Fair enough, price it is. This is what I'd be looking at getting. Cheap as chips. www.reidcycles.com.au/harrier-customiser.htmlAnd getting some other handlebars (bullhorns? moustache? antler? - yes, antler it is a thing, but probably way to hipster for me though)
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Post by chas on Jul 8, 2015 13:18:59 GMT
Do antler bars offer more hand positions?
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Post by KiwiBeard on Jul 8, 2015 13:26:53 GMT
Do antler bars offer more hand positions? Definitely more opportunities for carrying shopping bags
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Post by chas on Jul 8, 2015 13:36:54 GMT
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Post by ChrisD on Jul 8, 2015 16:39:13 GMT
They look like they could collect wayward pedestrians too while you're out an about.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 13:42:45 GMT
Yes, I've got a Merlin Single Malt which I use for trips round town. I've just changed from bull bars to a flat bar.
I love it.
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Post by nysavant on Jul 10, 2015 21:49:06 GMT
I've got a Charge Plug 0 and a Vitus Vee29. Running both single speed as opposed to fix and they're great fun. The Vitus in particular is like a big bmx with its 29" wheels. Use these two more than any other bikes that I own
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2015 20:20:27 GMT
Bought a 4 year old Specialized Langster on ebay last year - need new tyres, new BB and a bit of TLC but it is brilliant - very fast as little or no weight - use it as a single speed rather than fixie - love it.
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