Got a new bike for fun.

just4kickz · 03-22-2008, 07:50 PM

So I have a mountain bike at school which works okay but it got janked after my car accident. The front crankshaft or whatever is sorta bent I think and I can't change those gears, but the rear derailer is fine... anyways used some of the money i got from the insurance to buy a new Bianchi Pista to use at home

fixed gear woowoo!

BMWE90 · 03-22-2008, 08:02 PM

niiice. I'm thinking about getting a bike as well- need to get some form of exercise in the system. lol

323d · 03-22-2008, 08:08 PM

nice fixie. but you need to change your pedals Asap to some MKS tracks!

just4kickz · 03-22-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 323d

nice fixie. but you need to change your pedals Asap to some MKS tracks!

yeah its my first fixed bike and i want to get used to it first... changing those plastic ones out probably in the summer after im used to the feel... its amazing though... such a light bike... oh i think i also want a straight hand bar instead of the track one.

323d · 03-22-2008, 08:15 PM

id recommend getting track pedals asap.. is not a "style" thing, but track pedals are essentail for newbies if they want to learn how to control their fixie..

they cost probably 30 bucks on ebay!

1001 · 03-22-2008, 10:27 PM

i'm looking into get a new bike too, so u have no gears selector? How does that work?

Autobot · 03-22-2008, 11:06 PM

Nice Track bike, I have a Trek Madone 5.2 Pro that I have been using as a commuter bike / training bike that I love.

Couldn't you have just replaced the front derailer?

just4kickz · 03-23-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Nice Track bike, I have a Trek Madone 5.2 Pro that I have been using as a commuter bike / training bike that I love.

Couldn't you have just replaced the front derailer?

bikes not worth that much... i bought the mountain bike for 330 after taxes. its a Jamis Ranger-something i forget what letters... new derailer + install would be pretty expensive. Plus I needed a new front tire, new wheel, new tubing after the accident, so i figure i should just fix the front wheel/tire and call it a day. I mean I don't really need the rest of the 3 speeds on the crankshaft--I just need the largest one.

I was pretty sad that they couldn't fix the bike to the extent i wanted...but its okay... its still rideable but on occasion it does that grinding in the front as if it was changing gears but really isnt...

SMSgt B · 03-23-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

niiice. I'm thinking about getting a bike as well- need to get some form of exercise in the system. lol

me too. Here are my bikes to get exercise...

speedgod · 03-23-2008, 08:26 PM

Nice Pista! Gotta love fixies. Enjoy the new ride

Expired · 03-23-2008, 08:49 PM

Nice bike :O
I've got a 40 year old Volkscycle with track pedals on it that I use..
I keep them pretty loose so I can slide my shoes right in though.

Apparently my dad modded it out back when he was in college, because racing bikes was the 'in' thing?? O__o

You should get a hand pump mounted on it. I can't count the number of times my friends have needed their tires aired up whenever we go riding.. Who knows, there might also be a cute girl that needs help airing up her tires as well.
Although it might look a bit lame aftermarket.. Mine came with the bike I think and fits in perfectly. It mounts going vertically on the frame right below the front of the seat.

-Nathan

prolix21 · 04-03-2008, 03:07 PM

nice bike, i almost got one of those myself, but ended up ordering a scott sub 10 the other day. i also have a stumpjumper fsr xc that i ride off-road.

i think the parts for my new roof rack will be here today too

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BMWE90 Major 86 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	niiice. I'm thinking about getting a bike as well- need to get some form of exercise in the system. lol
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	nice fixie. but you need to change your pedals Asap to some MKS tracks! __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	id recommend getting track pedals asap.. is not a "style" thing, but track pedals are essentail for newbies if they want to learn how to control their fixie.. they cost probably 30 bucks on ebay! __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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1001 Captain 27 Rep 830 Posts Drives: 06' 325i/08' 350z/09' 128i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San francisco iTrader: (0)	i'm looking into get a new bike too, so u have no gears selector? How does that work?
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Autobot Brigadier General 83 Rep 3,106 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	Nice Track bike, I have a Trek Madone 5.2 Pro that I have been using as a commuter bike / training bike that I love. Couldn't you have just replaced the front derailer? __________________ Delivered 28 May
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speedgod First Lieutenant 14 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	Nice Pista! Gotta love fixies. Enjoy the new ride __________________ The will to do - The soul to dare -Taylor Knox
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Expired Fanatic 99 Rep 175 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Nice bike :O I've got a 40 year old Volkscycle with track pedals on it that I use.. I keep them pretty loose so I can slide my shoes right in though. Apparently my dad modded it out back when he was in college, because racing bikes was the 'in' thing?? O__o You should get a hand pump mounted on it. I can't count the number of times my friends have needed their tires aired up whenever we go riding.. Who knows, there might also be a cute girl that needs help airing up her tires as well. Although it might look a bit lame aftermarket.. Mine came with the bike I think and fits in perfectly. It mounts going vertically on the frame right below the front of the seat. -Nathan __________________ People only know what you tell them. ►Only in ROFL Copter.◄
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