Ok, so every time I try to edit the previous post to add a link it just hangs on me. No worky. So here. Powergrips.
The OFFICIAL Random thread
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mingez
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It's weird at first. I wasn't exactly a century rider (as it sounds like you are) and was more into trick riding on my MTB. So, the feeling of not being able to coast was crazy disconcerting. I mostly commute, and go to a local park here and attempt some tricks with other fixie riders. I got into fixed gear riding when i was in SF. (As you know the most legendary of fixed gear messengers come from there)
I have a flip flop, thinking i'd want to flip and ride SS, but I never have wanted to do so. With the brake, it's unnecessary.
To all: When watching the vids, keep in mind that the gears are fixed, so, to stop or skid, they must push back on the pedals and put weight on the front end of the bike. There are no breaks...no skid breaks...no hand breaks...so you're either pedaling or not, there is no coasting.
I've had some friends look at the vids and say "So what? They're skidding and sitting on their front handlebars...and what's with the pedal tricks." Then I explain that they're fixed, and explain the implications of that...and they understand. It's really difficult.
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mingez
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Here is a link to this page: This page of the Random Thread
TwistedCU
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I can't really tell.... is that a Roadmaster or a
Huffy?
It's a Huffy Roadmaster by Schwinn.
mingez
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Cool! I've had her for about 4 years...she was a stray that my friend Melissa found. Tags, but no contact info, humane society and local pound had no info on her owners whereabouts that were current. I put an ad in Craigslist.
So, I took her because Melissa's apartment complex didn't allow dogs.
She was about 3 or 4 when we found her, so she's 7 or 8ish.
mingez
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LOL, great pic! They're funny little dogs aren't they? But great dogs. Crackers LOVED the TJ when I had it.
when the munchys kick in I prefer yellow bingles over twinkies they are softer also the red velvet ones friggin rock!!!!! also my local winn dixe sells then 2 for $5.00 ! Its hands down the better value compared to hostess brand!!! plus the thought of a redneck twinkie with a cowboy hat and laso chasing me and trying to:mrgreen:* tie me up kinda freaks me out!! but thats just me talkin!!!!:mrgreen:
mingez
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NEVER!
mingez
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I'll catch a few. Not every game, cause my teams are PAC 10 and Mountain West
