Fossy's Fixed

[Joe24]

PS Joe..was sure it's most likely the same frame as yours after seeing your photo's - the smooth welds and smooth fork/head tube joint. PS I believe these frames are better than the Pearson...

As soon as i saw your frame i thought it was the same.
They are very nice

 

[fossyant]

I used to find my hips didnt like it on long hills

Had some twinges from an old hamstring injury in my left leg, but this might just strengthen it...... it used to play up when I 'upped the miles', but hasn't done it for a long time...this did...

 

[Tharg2007]

happy new bike!
I have some similar wheels, cxp33 on miche primato, excellent rims!
You got me wanting one of those cat eyes now quoting those stats is making me wonder what my cadence is like.

 

[MajorMantra]

happy new bike!
I have some similar wheels, cxp33 on miche primato, excellent rims!
You got me wanting one of those cat eyes now quoting those stats is making me wonder what my cadence is like.

You don't need a whizzy cadence computer, just a regular one. Then put your numbers in here:

http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html

Matthew

 

[Tharg2007]

You don't need a whizzy cadence computer, just a regular one. Then put your numbers in here:

http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html

Matthew

nice! thanks for that.

 

[yenrod]

Why do you want/ride a fixed Foss - your short changing / limiting yourself ie no gears ! - I just dont get this fixed bike thing...

 

[fossyant]

Simplicity for commuting and a bike that takes guards - neither road bikes take guards, and I need the MTB back to what it's intended for as I didn't have a bike I could go out with the kids on..... Anyway n+1.....

Also learning to spin more/RPM flexibility. The lack of gears would be a problem if I went on some of my hilly rides, but this isn't for those extremes. It's also pretty good at building up strength - my weak hamstring on my left leg felt it...

 

[Mike Rudkin]

Oh !! I'm drooling-over 50 yrs since I rode a fixy. Must buy wife flowers,chocs and maybe even some jewelry:-)

 

[Tharg2007]

Oh !! I'm drooling-over 50 yrs since I rode a fixy. Must buy wife flowers,chocs and maybe even some jewelry:-)

Why do that? just spend the money on a new bike instead

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Very very nice bike there Fossy - not too flashy either, nicely understated in red and black.

Jealous moi!!!!!

 

[magnatom]

Very nice!

If I ever do go fixed, I don't think it will be in quite as much style!

 

[fossyant]

Been practising track stands in the cul-de-sac this morning, in trainers.. God it's loads harder than on a geared road bike..... I can't do it.......

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Been practising track stands in the cul-de-sac this morning, in trainers.. God it's loads harder than on a geared road bike..... I can't do it.......

I've told you once, you stick with what you know, let Uncle Sharky take it off your hands and save you from making a fool of yourself. I'm just that kinda guy.

 

[fossyant]

So what's this about Life Long Learning - so long as the learning has now't to do with work, I'm OK.....

 

[fossyant]

Some more shots..photo bin has been playing up all weekend......