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dfunk



Joined: 13 Mar 2007

PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:08 pm    Post subject: Fixies Reply with quote

I'm looking to purchase a fixie (fixed-gear) bike in Korea and I was wondering if anyone has any information as where to look. I have noticed many Korea riders with them so I know they are around.
Any information (location, sites, etc.) would be great. Also, any fixie riders that read this, I'd love to get in contact with you. Set up some rides, etc.

Cheers
D
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earthbound14



Joined: 23 Jan 2007
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fixies: Contact these people

http://crankyee.blogspot.com/

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-389890.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeigbl8nCaU

Mountain bikers who may know about fixies

http://www.angelfire.com/ga/achamtb/

http://www.mtbk-adventure.com/

Just out of curiousity, what is so great about a fixie?
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greasypeanut



Joined: 28 Apr 2009
Location: songtan

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

its what all the hip people are riding nowadays....and thats the only reason.
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samcheokguy



Joined: 02 Nov 2008
Location: Samcheok G-do

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like a old cruiser...or a bmx? Or is this some strange other thing?
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Crockpot2001



Joined: 01 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="earthbound14"]Fixies: Contact these people

http://crankyee.blogspot.com/

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-389890.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeigbl8nCaU

Mountain bikers who may know about fixies

http://www.angelfire.com/ga/achamtb/

http://www.mtbk-adventure.com/

Just out of curiousity, what is so great about a fixie?[/quote]


Just a smidge better than a brokie. I would say the big advange is you are less likely to get dirt/grease on your emo kit.
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Illysook



Joined: 30 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fixies have no brakes and it takes an exta level of agility and physical fitness to handle them well. My knees are probably too old for a fixie, but gawd I look forward to the bike messenger eye candy when I get home!
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talltony4



Joined: 09 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hear you, fixedgeargallery has some beautiful machines.

Did you see this one that was on Bikesnob?

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2009/july/3/AndrewCombe.htm


Crockpot, your jokes are pretty funny Smile
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OnTheOtherSide



Joined: 29 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fixies are lame. 9 out of 10 people who ride them are just lamers, doing it in an attempt to be cool. Even though the bike does not perform very well at all and is designed mainly for doing crazy tricks that they do not even try to do.

Hipsters these days.....
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Crockpot2001



Joined: 01 Jul 2007

PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

talltony4 wrote:
I hear you, fixedgeargallery has some beautiful machines.

Did you see this one that was on Bikesnob?

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2009/july/3/AndrewCombe.htm


Crockpot, your jokes are pretty funny Smile


Dude, we already have our minds set on your wedding gift. Wink You can continue giving me the piss.
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Forward Observer



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Location: FOB Gloria

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fixed Gear Jerk is selling his bike in the buy/sell forum right now.

He paid around 2.5 for it and is selling it for 1.5

He got it from LSD Bikes near dongdaemun stadium.

http://lsdbikes.tistory.com/

I bumped the thread

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=163290&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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The evil penguin



Joined: 24 May 2003
Location: Doing something naughty near you.....

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

GOODBYE Crying or Very sad
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OnTheOtherSide



Joined: 29 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Before you buy your fixie. Make sure you have those tight pants made partly from spandex and the thick black glasses that you do not even need for vision correction.

Without those things, you'll just look silly riding a fixie.

Oh yeah, you'll also need to study up on new underground bands, make sure your parents have paid your trust fund money this month, and learn the liberal viewpoint on every single issue so you can re-hash that perspective as if it is your own.
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roadwork



Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OnTheOtherSide wrote:
Before you buy your fixie. Make sure you have those tight pants made partly from spandex and the thick black glasses that you do not even need for vision correction.

Without those things, you'll just look silly riding a fixie.

Oh yeah, you'll also need to study up on new underground bands, make sure your parents have paid your trust fund money this month, and learn the liberal viewpoint on every single issue so you can re-hash that perspective as if it is your own.


Also, I believe, one of those mesh trucker's hats in lieu of a helmet is necessary as well as a western style shirt with the sleeves removed.
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climber159



Joined: 02 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like to change gears when I encounter topographical or airflow variations. I also like coasting. I can't do these things on a "fixie."
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talltony4



Joined: 09 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

that's why fixies build MADCORE FITNESS!
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