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01-17-2007, 06:41 PM

In article <EL_qh.676622$R63.506896@pd7urf1no>,
"nash" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> Sports Junkies has KHS track bikes for C$500.
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> Sounds like it must be used. The Windsor is 60% off.
> Though I have often wondered about Pt. Roberts delivery, thank-you.

Brand new, unused, regular stock, may be a 2005 model.

> SN
> Thanks for everyones help.
> I think track bikes should stay inside on the track. Speed just seems to
> get me into alot of trouble. Especially when it is my right of way.
> Might think about it again when I need another bike.

Track bikes aren't fast, or at least not faster than a road bike.
However, I consider riding them on the road without a front brake an act
of unnecessary risk-taking.

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01-18-2007, 01:59 AM

In article <1168870444.757679.256380@m58g2000cwm.googlegroups .com>,
"qui si parla Campagnolo" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:

>> It's just that track racing gets so little publicity,
>> yet it's such a valid venue for competitive cycling.
>> But the road races hog all the glory and public exposure,
>> while track racing goes so largely unnoticed.
>
> Sure, but ya know, need a velodrome first...those are the things in
> short supply. 'They' have been saying one woud be around here for
> decades.

If only there was a will in your locale.

Y'know, a City Council might be persuaded
that a velodrome (or, at least an outdoor
wooden track) could be a revenue generator.

Sometimes City Councils have to invest some money
into some "folly" in order to convince the bigger
governments to give 'em even more money. Maybe there's
a *TEA thing that could be exploi ... erm ... invoked.

> Track racing is so much better to watch than road racing, gear
> cheaper, lots of fun.

Yes indeedy.

cheers,
Tom

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01-30-2007, 09:12 AM

On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:45:37 -0800, bigjim typed:

> The Motobecane messenger is a better deal- has freewheel/fix flip flop
> and brakes. I will be getting one

I've seen my neighbor's. It's perfectly decent. Comes with two brakes. Two
brakes is good.

>
> nash wrote:
>> How do you go up hills on a single fixed or is it downhill you cannot
>> adjust?
>>

Ya push the pedals. It's no big deal, unless your area is super hilly like
SF or Seattle. Here in the rolling SE, it's just hilly enough to be
interesting.

>> Wondering because for $300 a Windsor looks darn cheap.

You'll need to account for 50 to 75 bucks to get some basic brakes for it.
The gearing might not be acceptable, so you might need to spend an
additional $25-30 for a new track cog. Still a pretty decent deal.

Don't be a brakeless schmuck.

01-30-2007, 12:32 PM

Don't be a brakeless schmuck

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Wouldn't think of it and your post was very helpful. thank-you

01-30-2007, 01:18 PM

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:32:50 +0000, nash typed:

> Don't be a brakeless schmuck
>
>
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> Wouldn't think of it and your post was very helpful. thank-you

No problems. I got to see a hi-rez pic of the Motobecane, and it seems
that the brakes are really decent if cheap Tektros. The hubs are pretty
nice Formulas. Frame welds look good. Only thing I don't like are the
shape of the handlebars. I like either a classic Maes bend or a moustache
bar. Cheap enough to replace, though.

The orange is far cooler than the blue, and no doubt faster.

I ride a Redline 925 as my do-everything ride. It's a great bang/buck
fixie. It comes with wider tires, fenders, and moustache bars, if that's
your thing. $500 list. It feels very nimble, but strong enough to jump
over curbs.

The Bianchi San Jose is a hundred more than mine, and super cool bike as
well. You can probably find one on sale as it's winter.

02-01-2007, 02:38 AM

On Jan 14, 10:34 pm, "nash" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> How do you go up hills on a single fixed or is it downhill you cannot
> adjust?
>
> Wondering because for $300 a Windsor looks darn cheap.

I have one. I put a $15 brake on the front for emergencies. Ialso put
an $18 Surley cog on because I wanted an 18T and I wanted something
more sturdy than the stock cheap one. It's great fun, and I think good
training. I am at least much stonger after riding mine around for a
few months.

The spokes on the back wheel were not up to my 220 lbs, but otherwise
the bike has stood up quite well.

Others have suggested the Motobecane which comes with brakes, but
seems to be otherwise the same bike. I don't know the exact geometry,
but I like the Widsor. I think it is the same bike more or less as the
cheap Fuji. Same components, same type size stickers, box is very
similar. Pretty sure same factory, so maybe same geometry.

I like fixed because all you do is ride.

Joseph

02-01-2007, 10:13 AM

I like fixed because all you do is ride.

Joseph<<<<<<<<<<<

Good point. Thank-you