London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

cake · 17th March 2010

Furious tiles on Sussex Gardens and Jung at the end of Lambs Conduit.
Noticed both of them too late to say hello.

BleakReference · 17th March 2010

Two dudes, one with a Bagaboo, one with a Chrome bag, entering the Commercial Tavern and getting their enormous bags stuck in teh doors.

I did the same thing five minutes earlier. Glad to know it wasn't just me.

JAMIE · 17th March 2010

Class avatar.

Were these 'moments' around 4pm? I said Hi/ Ey up, to someone yesterday near the uni. Me on a Blue Harry Perry frame.

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrycollie

had two seperate little moments on trafalgar road in greenwich yesterday, i bet it was people on here!
almost the first fixed bikes i've seen this far south east.

adoubletap · 17th March 2010

BLB frame and front 'spok being run s/s with no rear brake being pushed through Greenwich foot tunnel. U got the look.

A Fuji Track with H+Son rear wheel being caned down Commercial Road. I perversely really enjoy the run from Canary Wharf into town down that bus lane.

clefty · 17th March 2010

Weekly spots sofar.
Cornygrooves in Stockwell on Tuesday morning, a smile and a nod (Dammit I can't believe you saw him in Monmouth and didn't speak to him!)
Fruitbat on Tower Bridge yesterday morning - Hello!
MrSmyth flying past me in Tooting this morning.
Incredibly slow old man nearly getting hit by a bus on Kennington Lane this morning..oh dear.

teenslain · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by clefty

Incredibly slow old man nearly getting hit by a bus on Kennington Lane this morning..oh dear.

Oh, I didn't see you...

hanged_up · 17th March 2010

Who haz black front spok on black track frame, kind of dark grey hair poking out from a black cap? Saw you a few times heading west on Old St / Tarckenwell Road, about 5.45pm yesterday. You had to massively swerve round a guy putting his bike in the road possibly with closed eyes.

paramounted · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crispin Glover

Two smallish girls with TimBuk2 bags, always riding west along Old St/Clerkenwell Rd at about 8.30am. Must be on here!

coming towards the west end? sounds like the two i saw the other day. one had a heavily colour coordinated steed i think and they were side by side chatting the whole way

Crispin Glover · 17th March 2010

Yup, I peel off at Farringdon, but sounds about right. Chatting the WHOLE way!

pascalo · 17th March 2010

I still have issues remembering names etc. but I had a nice chat with Mr.Mental this morning on the OKR if I haven't messed up who's who.
Also spotted Dammit in the distance pushing his lopro round the corner close to Southwark bridge.
That was just after I spotted myself lying on the floor like an idiot.

Shinscar · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dammit

Then Raymond arrived.

YO! I was as always in coffee la la land...fully awake now though.

ChainBreaker · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalo

I still have issues remembering names etc. but I had a nice chat with Mr.Mental this morning on the OKR if I haven't messed up who's who.
Also spotted Dammit in the distance pushing his lopro round the corner close to Southwark bridge.
That was just after I spotted myself lying on the floor like an idiot.

hahahaha Sounds just like me!

pascalo · 17th March 2010

That was one of the things I thought when I was lying on the floor ...
But seriously, I am glad it was perfectly safe to fall there, rather than some clip fail at speed.

braker · 17th March 2010

Keep seeing a green Mather (not Velocio) on HSK circa 6pm.

Also, this fair morn, spotted a fixolord on a sweet affinity.

jamesjohndanceclub · 17th March 2010

i do believe the one and only ebscoble saying hello by condor

edscoble · 17th March 2010

You were the one on Scott's old bike?

andyp · 17th March 2010

Someone riding a green track frame along the Beckenham Road by the Library about 4 pm this afternoon. I would have asked for a skid but was trying to coax my daughter into sleep. Looked like a beautiful bike whoever it was.

jamesjohndanceclub · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by edscoble

You were the one on Scott's old bike?

yes indeed

Sam91 · 17th March 2010

me around old street / islington / holloway. Spotted a few out today.

teenslain · 17th March 2010

Skully then aufbruch on Union Street... Hello...

Digger · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy_again

This in Brixton for the last few days

Stops the euro skags from nicking it I suppose...

I saw this this morning/was surprised!

kattiep · 17th March 2010

^still there (surprisingly) this arvo

snowy_again · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyp

Someone riding a green track frame along the Beckenham Road by the Library about 4 pm this afternoon. I would have asked for a skid but was trying to coax my daughter into sleep. Looked like a beautiful bike whoever it was.

Christ, that's a long way south! Which reminds me, I saw a lovely geared Moser locked up outside the little supermarket at the corner of Croxted Road and Park Hall Road yesterday afternoon - thought it was you, but it was way too early!

Beckenham has some of the most potholed roads I've seen for a while. But I did get to play with Newts.

snowy_again · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger

I saw this this morning/was surprised!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kattiep

^still there (surprisingly) this arvo

It's some mad people's advertising machine. There's a website on it (on the saddle on the other side) that links to some strange Scientotalomobomist website thingy about 'positive people'. It's locked to that chunky MTB too.

citygent · 17th March 2010

White Tifosi, dayglo rims, riding up camberwell grove, nice chat! As I was saying; I'll pick up a new roadie when I have the dollar... If I can resist buying myself some steel track deliciousness.

Also, yesterday I spoke to someone on Lordship Lane, said he lived in the surrounding streets, and knows of the forum cus I DAS'd and he replied "when you do a wheelie... fuck off". Come along to south-easties! There are a few of us in Dulwich D:

adoubletap · 17th March 2010

a crap edscoble impressionist on masterchef.

snowy_again · 17th March 2010

Was he roasting sit bones?

purple_mj · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddernj

Chap on a very nice Titanium Framed beast, Borough High Street this morn in Rapha Tweed, Rapha Bib Shorts and Rapha Socks.......

Bet there was a Rapha Base Layer in there as well....

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyp

Sounds like purple_mj.

Andy you know me too well its worrying...(missed you last night on the TNRC)
@maddernj it may well of been me, its my normal route work, what are you riding I will keep 'em peeled?

purple_mj · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalo

Saw him as well. Didn't know it was all Rapha, as I couldn't take my eyes off his Condor bike. He said it is a nice ride. I bet it is.

Anyone on here? That was a nice lighting contraption as well. What exactly was it?

Hi Pascalo, I remember our brief chat at the lights, I was running the exposure red eye off of the Joystick, really bright, small and quick to swap over to another bike.

pascalo · 17th March 2010

hey there. that very same spot is where I landed on my bum today :(

I really have to look into a better light setup for when I manage to do more then 100k audax rides or the DD.
The hope vision 1 light I have runs out of battery after 2-3 hours :(

purple_mj · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalo

hey there. that very same spot is where I landed on my bum today :(

I really have to look into a better light setup for when I manage to do more then 100k audax rides or the DD.
The hope vision 1 light I have runs out of battery after 2-3 hours :(

Well for what its worth, you just made me giggle picturing it just now, glad to hear only your pride was dented.
Have a look at the TNRC thread http://www.lfgss.com/thread38863.html come along with your light and (spare set of batteries) have a look at the different lights as you ride the lanes, best way of making a choice and nothing like seeing them in action.

Bainbridge · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowy_again

Christ, that's a long way south! Which reminds me, I saw a lovely geared Moser locked up outside the little supermarket at the corner of Croxted Road and Park Hall Road yesterday afternoon - thought it was you, but it was way too early!

Ah that was me, getting some pasta from Tesco so I could fuel up for TNRC!

pascalo · 17th March 2010

Sounds like an idea ... got a couple of questions --> going to post in the relevant thread

sem · 17th March 2010

saw a guy pull a massive wheelie down the length of victoria st at some high speed on a fixed gear machine this afternoon circa 3.30pm.

orange and blue messenger bag.

brightened up an exhausting, car-fume infested day.

ChainBreaker · 17th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by sem

saw a guy pull a massive wheelie down the length of victoria st at some high speed on a fixed gear machine this afternoon circa 3.30pm.

orange and blue messenger bag.

brightened up an exhausting, car-fume infested day.

awesome!!!

Rascal · 18th March 2010

As I have to spend my days on 4 wheels carrying my gear, the best I can do is pretend I'm back on 2.

Own up then! Parsons Green last week, I often see you buzzing about.

villa-ru · 18th March 2010

Yesterday, hauling a massive suitbag, was complimented on my mudguard by a beardy fella on a BJ - lovely (not baby) blue, white fork, red front rim, silver rear. Nice look.

This morning - Cornygrooves! Yay. Clefty - you are right - he is the absolute spit of the two.

clefty · 18th March 2010

Multigrooves doing his best Damsel in distress to my Knight in shining armour just now on Tower Bridge - good luck!

JAMIE · 18th March 2010

Canary Yellow on New Oxford Street
and
In Regents Park this morning, I have just remembered I recognised you from the Christmas Day ride, you were the chap who had a T-Shirt and Shorts on, even though it was freezing, I was the fella who the bird nearly flew into. Oh Hai.

ChainBreaker · 18th March 2010

only one person like that. Mmccarthy... Crazy Irishman

paramounted · 18th March 2010

black track bike, gold rim, red rim, skinny legs, cut-off jeans, black curly hair, brixton road....

maddernj · 18th March 2010

@maddernj it may well of been me, its my normal route work, what are you riding I will keep 'em peeled?[/QUOTE]

@ purple_mj I am the gearenger on the Colnago Master.....

izgard · 18th March 2010

Girl wearing a camo jacket and face mask on a white Condor at the ped crossing in front of Parliament about half an hour ago. I like the style

Rascale · 18th March 2010

Bloke on a nice electric pink looking frame with chrome drops on Coldharbour lane this morning. Have seen a few times, though not always on that bike, always gives a nod. Hello if your on here.

wools · 18th March 2010

Mr danceclub on his 'upgrade' all the way down the hipster highway. I see you got yourself a more appropriate lock too. :) That bike sticks out a mile!

White Flower · 18th March 2010

Beautiful geared blue Mercian on bishopsgate with me this morning.

Baldy rider all decked out on bike finery.

Crispin Glover · 18th March 2010

Last night, the same tatty but nice Mercian geared bike (san serif style decals), and some bloody lovely pale metallic green Mercian (old fashioned decals), white barber's pole, panniers. Could have done with a clean but it was nice, reminded me of SP's.

This was on Clerkenwell Rd/St John's St, 'bout 6pm.

fib · 18th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

As I have to spend my days on 4 wheels carrying my gear, the best I can do is pretend I'm back on 2.

Own up then! Parsons Green last week, I often see you buzzing about.

That would be Jonboy, fastest guy in the west...mostly

spagettihoops · 18th March 2010

Dancing Gay Boy, cruising for rent boys in the back streets of Clapham this morning,

jaygee · 18th March 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by spagettihoops

Dancing Gay Boy, cruising for rent boys in the back streets of Clapham this morning,

Fail. You are not allowed to spot yourself!

17th March 2010	#23910
pascalo	I still have issues remembering names etc. but I had a nice chat with Mr.Mental this morning on the OKR if I haven't messed up who's who. Also spotted Dammit in the distance pushing his lopro round the corner close to Southwark bridge. That was just after I spotted myself lying on the floor like an idiot. Last edited by pascalo; 17th March 2010 at 13:42.
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17th March 2010	#23901
cake	Furious tiles on Sussex Gardens and Jung at the end of Lambs Conduit. Noticed both of them too late to say hello.
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17th March 2010	#23902
BleakReference	Two dudes, one with a Bagaboo, one with a Chrome bag, entering the Commercial Tavern and getting their enormous bags stuck in teh doors. I did the same thing five minutes earlier. Glad to know it wasn't just me.
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17th March 2010	#23904
adoubletap	BLB frame and front 'spok being run s/s with no rear brake being pushed through Greenwich foot tunnel. U got the look. A Fuji Track with H+Son rear wheel being caned down Commercial Road. I perversely really enjoy the run from Canary Wharf into town down that bus lane.
	quote reply

17th March 2010	#23905
clefty	Weekly spots sofar. Cornygrooves in Stockwell on Tuesday morning, a smile and a nod (Dammit I can't believe you saw him in Monmouth and didn't speak to him!) Fruitbat on Tower Bridge yesterday morning - Hello! MrSmyth flying past me in Tooting this morning. Incredibly slow old man nearly getting hit by a bus on Kennington Lane this morning..oh dear.
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17th March 2010	#23907
hanged_up	Who haz black front spok on black track frame, kind of dark grey hair poking out from a black cap? Saw you a few times heading west on Old St / Tarckenwell Road, about 5.45pm yesterday. You had to massively swerve round a guy putting his bike in the road possibly with closed eyes.
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17th March 2010	#23909
Crispin Glover	Yup, I peel off at Farringdon, but sounds about right. Chatting the WHOLE way!
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17th March 2010	#23913
pascalo	That was one of the things I thought when I was lying on the floor ... But seriously, I am glad it was perfectly safe to fall there, rather than some clip fail at speed.
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17th March 2010	#23914
braker	Keep seeing a green Mather (not Velocio) on HSK circa 6pm. Also, this fair morn, spotted a fixolord on a sweet affinity.
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17th March 2010	#23915
jamesjohndanceclub	i do believe the one and only ebscoble saying hello by condor
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17th March 2010	#23916
edscoble	You were the one on Scott's old bike?
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17th March 2010	#23917
andyp	Someone riding a green track frame along the Beckenham Road by the Library about 4 pm this afternoon. I would have asked for a skid but was trying to coax my daughter into sleep. Looked like a beautiful bike whoever it was.
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17th March 2010	#23919
Sam91	me around old street / islington / holloway. Spotted a few out today.
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17th March 2010	#23920
teenslain	Skully then aufbruch on Union Street... Hello...
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17th March 2010	#23922
kattiep	^still there (surprisingly) this arvo
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17th March 2010	#23925
citygent	White Tifosi, dayglo rims, riding up camberwell grove, nice chat! As I was saying; I'll pick up a new roadie when I have the dollar... If I can resist buying myself some steel track deliciousness. Also, yesterday I spoke to someone on Lordship Lane, said he lived in the surrounding streets, and knows of the forum cus I DAS'd and he replied "when you do a wheelie... fuck off". Come along to south-easties! There are a few of us in Dulwich D:
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17th March 2010	#23926
adoubletap	a crap edscoble impressionist on masterchef.
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17th March 2010	#23927
snowy_again	Was he roasting sit bones?
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17th March 2010	#23930
pascalo	hey there. that very same spot is where I landed on my bum today :( I really have to look into a better light setup for when I manage to do more then 100k audax rides or the DD. The hope vision 1 light I have runs out of battery after 2-3 hours :(
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17th March 2010	#23933
pascalo	Sounds like an idea ... got a couple of questions --> going to post in the relevant thread
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17th March 2010	#23934
sem	saw a guy pull a massive wheelie down the length of victoria st at some high speed on a fixed gear machine this afternoon circa 3.30pm. orange and blue messenger bag. brightened up an exhausting, car-fume infested day.
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18th March 2010	#23937
villa-ru	Yesterday, hauling a massive suitbag, was complimented on my mudguard by a beardy fella on a BJ - lovely (not baby) blue, white fork, red front rim, silver rear. Nice look. This morning - Cornygrooves! Yay. Clefty - you are right - he is the absolute spit of the two.
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18th March 2010	#23938
clefty	Multigrooves doing his best Damsel in distress to my Knight in shining armour just now on Tower Bridge - good luck!
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18th March 2010	#23939
JAMIE	Canary Yellow on New Oxford Street and In Regents Park this morning, I have just remembered I recognised you from the Christmas Day ride, you were the chap who had a T-Shirt and Shorts on, even though it was freezing, I was the fella who the bird nearly flew into. Oh Hai.
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18th March 2010	#23940
ChainBreaker	only one person like that. Mmccarthy... Crazy Irishman
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18th March 2010	#23941
paramounted	black track bike, gold rim, red rim, skinny legs, cut-off jeans, black curly hair, brixton road....
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18th March 2010	#23942
maddernj	@maddernj it may well of been me, its my normal route work, what are you riding I will keep 'em peeled?[/QUOTE] @ purple_mj I am the gearenger on the Colnago Master.....
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18th March 2010	#23943
izgard	Girl wearing a camo jacket and face mask on a white Condor at the ped crossing in front of Parliament about half an hour ago. I like the style
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18th March 2010	#23944
Rascale	Bloke on a nice electric pink looking frame with chrome drops on Coldharbour lane this morning. Have seen a few times, though not always on that bike, always gives a nod. Hello if your on here.
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18th March 2010	#23945
wools	Mr danceclub on his 'upgrade' all the way down the hipster highway. I see you got yourself a more appropriate lock too. :) That bike sticks out a mile!
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18th March 2010	#23946
White Flower	Beautiful geared blue Mercian on bishopsgate with me this morning. Baldy rider all decked out on bike finery.
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