What have I done?

skins2

Hi all

Long time no post but I do check in and read the posts here occasionally. I used to commute, hence posting in this section.

I had a bike accident back in June and haven't done any exercise since. Before the off I was either running or cycling every day but I just haven't had the motivation to put the lycra back on (although I've put the weight on instead). My road bike was damaged and I've not had the urge to get back on my 'cross bike so I've decided to sell it (it's in the classifieds) and buy a new bike.

I know it's a bit risky but I figure if I'm going to ride again it may take something new and shiny. I'm not sure if I've made the right choice but I've just ordered this:



I've never ridden fixed before so it's probably crazy, but it just may work. I'll update on my progress if anyone's interested.

meanredspider

It looks fab and I'm a great believer in whatever it take takes to motivate you to get back in the saddle.

First.Aspect

Looks good. Sadly, you will be requiring at least one more.

pblakeney

You have bought a fixie.

I therefore determine that you either live in flatlands or you have beard and wear tight clothing at all times.

DrLex

Frome's quite hilly, so your added weight won't be with you for long. Would think the beard & tight clothing quotient increase the closer one gets to the Cheese & Grain.
Nice bike - See you in the Rapha "Archive Store" in Shepton next month!

The Rookie

A front brake to make it legal would be nice......

Does look nice, but not at all my cup of tea!

skins2

It does come with brakes, front and rear. It'd be crazy to ride without brakes although I can sort-of see the charm of increased simplicity. I do wonder if the rear brake will be of any use when on the fixed sprocket.

Frome is quite hilly but they're generally not big hills. I plan to get back in to cycling with my 7-year-old son again and I think his 7 gears will be a bit of a leveller. I've just read up on the Rapha store and it's an interesting placement! (though I've not been to Shepton for a while). I'll probably check it out but think I'll stick to the Gore price level to save up for the mandatory tattoos.

Hey MRS - you're a FCCUKer aren't you?

Thanks for the support - watch this space.

meanredspider

Skins2 wrote:

Hey MRS - you're a FCCUKer aren't you?

8)

secretsam

Not my cup of tea, but pretty.

But in FROME???????? It's a bit lumpy round thereabouts!

daniel_b

meanredspider wrote:

Skins2 wrote:

Hey MRS - you're a FCCUKer aren't you?

8)

LOL, I just read that as unwarranted written abuse to start with

Lovely looking bike OP.

meanredspider

Daniel B wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Skins2 wrote:

Hey MRS - you're a FCCUKer aren't you?

8)

LOL, I just read that as unwarranted written abuse to start with

I'm sure there are some on BR who'd think it was fully warranted abuse

skins2

meanredspider wrote:

I'm sure there are some on BR who'd think it was fully warranted abuse

When I pressed Submit I did then wonder if I'd got it wrong and offended/confused someone.

Had my first cycle (and bout of exercise) in 9 months this morning. Good weather for it. Things I learnt:

• I'm not quite as unfit as I thought I'd be
• The hills are more noticeable
• I need to fit the rear brake
• The strangest thing when cycling fixed for the first time is still pedalling when you're braking
• My moobs are so big my nipples now chafe on my bib shorts (never did before)
• Cycling is a lot of fun and I'll try and get out again at the weekend

jspash

Beware, riding fixed can be addictive. I haven't had the road bike out in 3 weeks.

I even managed to make it to the top of Swain's Lane for the first time without having to lean on the wall at the speed humps. It took a bit of zig-zag-ziggin though. Still, I managed to keep ahead of a guy (apparently with a bad case of asthma or out-of-shapedness) on an Allez until the very top where he "won". Still, I take the moral victory.