>byron27
>I guess when i refer to a stripped down roadie i am referring to my courier >banger. A bike that looks like sh*t but still has the goods to make my job >easier.
Yeah I get ya. A beater/shitter/shop-bike roadie basically.
>I had a Giant CFR3, 5 years old
The lugged carbon job? You didn't destroy it?!
>Of course, if i was really serious about it i would have used a SS but im in >love with my gears and really dont have the knees to waste to only ride a >fixie.
I still can't grasp the brakeless fix in inner city London, etc.. I just don't
get it. It's totally frickin insane!
>what bike to use in london. Mountain bike seems the goods, and definitely >cut down bars.
Like this:
http://www.addicts.tv/photos/Flying Fish.jpg
>Get 48 - 42 chainring for the front and a 12-25 or even closer ratio cluster >for the back.
I can't remember.. are there any real hills in London? It's kinda like
Melbourne isn't it?
>I found conti Town and country's (thats right i think) to be great tires for >couriering. Mainly cause they last a long time i found.
Touring cyclists use them.. they must last a while
>Use a **** old frame that you wont miss much and sticker it up or spray >paint it home style. I used a GT karakoram for a while and its upright >geometry was perfect for couriering.
I have a GT Talera and it's probably my most loved bike. It's just "right".
I'd love to use that but I'd hate to have it nicked. I figure I'd buy a bike
over there. If I could score another GT or similar that'd be nice.
>If you are going to go hippy, let us know, as i know a few guys who work in >london so i can give you their details if you like. The best company to work >for is Metro's in London. Hard to get into but a couple fo guys work there so >they might be able to work something out for you. go for it mate, you will >love it!!
I'll keep you in mind and let you know what happens with the 1/4-life crisis
I was looking at this site (
http://www.muppetleague.com) and then read
your post about Metro.. I figure it's the same dudes? Those roller comps look
like fun! Need to work on my 200+ rpm cadence
thanks!
hippy