I went by Velo's bike shop to drop off some choppernite flyers and this is what followed me home!
My Fathers Day Present to myself.
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is it fast :lol: Stupid question.. Its nice for that kind of bike
Is that an cross bike?
That's why I love it. Kinda makes people scratch their heads.
It is a Singlespeed Commuter Crossbike. A road bike for off road riding. 700c Knobbies and old school brakes for good mud clearance.
My MTB is kinda sluggy for a commute, to many flats on the roadbike during commutes (I ride the sidewalks, people are crazy 'round these parts).
This Beauty should be right smack in the middle! Not to fast, not to slow.
Plus, it's is just plan cool lookin' ain't she?
http://www.bianchiusa.com/06_san_jose.html
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It is a Singlespeed Commuter Crossbike. A road bike for off road riding. 700c Knobbies and old school brakes for good mud clearance.
My MTB is kinda sluggy for a commute, to many flats on the roadbike during commutes (I ride the sidewalks, people are crazy 'round these parts).
This Beauty should be right smack in the middle! Not to fast, not to slow.
Plus, it's is just plan cool lookin' ain't she?
http://www.bianchiusa.com/06_san_jose.html
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Interesting beast...is it fixed or freewheel? I have a Redline 9.2.5 with a flip flop hub that I normally ride in fixed mode. Stock picture, mine is out of town at the moment and has been modified with brown leather handle bar tape, honey Brooks saddle and a Tubus rack on the rear.
Aaron 8)
Aaron 8)
That is really nice! Love the 'stache bars, aint they sooo comfy?!
I was thinking of puttin' mine on, we'll try it for awhile with the road bars first.
It's a freewheel, I got an old Atala fixie and it's a little rough on the knees anymore (insert whiny sound here). lol
I was thinking of puttin' mine on, we'll try it for awhile with the road bars first.
It's a freewheel, I got an old Atala fixie and it's a little rough on the knees anymore (insert whiny sound here). lol
Coooooollll. One of my friends built and raced a toothpaste-mint-green cross bike a last year. Same guy races on a fixie roadbike. Cross bikes are way cool. I've never seen a single, but it seems like a great idea for commuting. I love the saddle. It's a great touch.
wild hair up...
Wild hair up yer..... well anyway!! Interesting upholstery Mr. P.
Really nice, makes me wonder if the Not-So is gonna be good enough?!?!?
I just NEED to finish it. :roll:
I ilke that one though, I wanna see it live and in color!
REC
Wild hair up yer..... well anyway!! Interesting upholstery Mr. P.
Really nice, makes me wonder if the Not-So is gonna be good enough?!?!?
I just NEED to finish it. :roll:
I ilke that one though, I wanna see it live and in color!
REC
kenny p said:
I do like the 'stache bars. I used to have a old Popular Special 3 speed "English Racer" with Lauterwasser(sp) bars on it. They are similar in feel to the mustache bars but have are a bit narrower and shaped like a very shallow drop. I geared my fixed down to where it doesn't bother the knees...as much
IIRC it is down to a 42/20? which lets me spin between 80-90 rpm and still power up small hills with minimal pain. Not as fast as the youngsters but old age and treachery will always overcome youthful enthusiasm :lol: Aaron 8)
Nice Kenny !!!
I love that style of SS !!
The san Jose is a slammin' ride !
Ill be pushin' 80" when I get there,
No hills !!!
Did they have a Fremont in that shop ?
Thats the one I really like !
:mrgreen:
I love that style of SS !!
The san Jose is a slammin' ride !
Ill be pushin' 80" when I get there,
No hills !!!
Did they have a Fremont in that shop ?
Thats the one I really like !
:mrgreen:
Very nice ride kenny I'd sure like to add a 'cross bike to the stable (maybe next year - or this year if I sell my sportbike)
In the meantime, I've been messing with a $10 garage sale Bianchi - Hellooooo fixed gear!
*NOTE* Should any of you guys hear two loud popping sounds echoing through the northern sky, don't panic, it's just my knees when I ride it :roll:
The simplicity and directness of this style bike is surprisingly addictive.
-Mp
I'd sure like to add a 'cross bike to the stable (maybe next year - or this year if I sell my sportbike) In the meantime, I've been messing with a $10 garage sale Bianchi - Hellooooo fixed gear!
*NOTE* Should any of you guys hear two loud popping sounds echoing through the northern sky, don't panic, it's just my knees when I ride it :roll:
The simplicity and directness of this style bike is surprisingly addictive.
-Mp
very cool..
I would Get good Use of a Bike in That Style and Design.
It's Right in The middle..
An Urban assult Bike :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
I would Get good Use of a Bike in That Style and Design.
It's Right in The middle..
An Urban assult Bike :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
I have a single speed Kona that is fun to ride and the simplicity is great.
If you want a cool upgrade check out what Sheldon Brown and Harris Cyclery has done.
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bianchi- ... index.html
If you want a cool upgrade check out what Sheldon Brown and Harris Cyclery has done.
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bianchi- ... index.html
CMan, Multi and Kev......it's hard to describe the appreciation for a SS Bike to others who have not tried it, is'nt it?
I swear that I'm faster in the woods and on the road with one gear, I don't know why.
Maybe a mental thing where you gotta prove that you can hang? I've tried to just "not shift" on my geared bikes and it's just not the same knowing you have backup there.
No Fremonts Ratboy
I swear that I'm faster in the woods and on the road with one gear, I don't know why.
Maybe a mental thing where you gotta prove that you can hang? I've tried to just "not shift" on my geared bikes and it's just not the same knowing you have backup there.
No Fremonts Ratboy
Wild hairs on my seat too!
Fremont replaces '55 Hiawatha for local guy. Weight trade off found to be astonishing! Pictures at .... NOW!
First thing I found out was I didn't care for the seat. Too skinny for a lard butt like me. Went for a different one, have something else coming. This thing is a GAS!
Rat Royale
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Fremont replaces '55 Hiawatha for local guy. Weight trade off found to be astonishing! Pictures at .... NOW!
First thing I found out was I didn't care for the seat. Too skinny for a lard butt like me. Went for a different one, have something else coming. This thing is a GAS!
Rat Royale
REC eslewhere
Oooh! Nice one!
