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My Wrist Hurts
Thread started by FixYourGears at 08.19.10 - 12:18 pm

I Have Sawed Off Drop Bars "Suicide Bars"
And I've Been Getting Really Sharp Wrist Pains Towards The End Of The Day From Riding All Day
People Think It's The Bars
Any Answers Or Suggestions?


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wait for it...



Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 12:19 pm

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Lmfao
What?



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 12:20 pm

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I was just waiting for the obligatory post of some pic of someone jerking off.

Bur seriously, if your wrists hurt perhaps your bike doesn't fit you or you need to adjust seat or bar height.



Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 12:23 pm

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Lmfao
Thank You For The Answer
And Hopefully No One Post Something Up Like That
Lmao




FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 12:25 pm

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fap



Foldie
08.19.10 - 12:30 pm

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Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.19.10 - 12:34 pm

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Lmfao



FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 12:36 pm

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fap2



Foldie
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 12:41 pm

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OH SHIT ITS RBI!!!



palucha66
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.19.10 - 12:58 pm

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i just fapped right now



godmode
responding to a comment by palucha66
08.19.10 - 1:00 pm

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This Is Making My Day
But I Still Have My Wrist Problems
Lmfao



FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 1:01 pm

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Maybe You Need To Cut Down On The Cellphone Texts, Bro.

-sent from my iDong





Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 1:09 pm

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Don't be a fool, invest in foot retention right now. Stop worrying about messing up your shoes. If you wanna go the extra mile then get an spd setup.

Get rid of those stupid dildo bars, they aren't cool, & they're probably the biggest contributor of your wrists hurting. Get a pair of drop bars.








Graham
08.19.10 - 1:11 pm

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This Bike Is A Speed Setup Oversize Crank With A Smaller Cog
And I Am Thinking Of Getting Riser Bars
Im Too Tall For My Bike To Be Leaning Over Too Much
Im 5'11 With A 54 Cm Frame And Have No Sort Of Money For A New Frame



FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 1:15 pm

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Build a tall bike



The NEW fixie.





Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 1:18 pm

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This Also Helps For Safety Purposes As Well
Drivers Will Be Able To See Me Now
WIN!



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 1:21 pm

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tall bike with drop bars



godmode
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 1:22 pm

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FixYourCaps



md2
08.19.10 - 1:37 pm

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yEaH

EITHER GO ALL THE WAY LIKE EDDIEBOY DOES

or don't bother with the caps at all.




Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by md2
08.19.10 - 1:43 pm

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Lmfao



slowrighthand
08.19.10 - 1:45 pm

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I have riser bars on right now.... but for long rides I prefer drop bars.... i feel riser bars do not help for long rides and sometimes tend to numb my arms.... there could be other contributing factors, however, I've notice that with drop bars I tend not to get numbness on long rides....



dayone
08.19.10 - 1:54 pm

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Thank You Day One
People Are Trolls And Anal About The Smallest Things
Lmao
Whats Wrong With Me Capitalizing Every First Letter Of A Word?



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by dayone
08.19.10 - 2:04 pm

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sounds like you've already figured out that your frame is too small for you, such that you are putting too much weight forward on your wrists. throwing on some riser bars might help a bit but as mentioned, risers/flats are no good for rides exceeding 20 miles or so. might help if you lowered your seat a bit so that more weight is shifted backward, but this comes with a tradeoff in power/pedaling efficiency, and if you're pushing hard or doing a lot of miles, lower saddle height would be bad for your knees.



tfunk408
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 2:11 pm

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Well I Go Over 35 Miles Daily
Which Is Why I Have The Seat Up So High
And If I'm Having This Problem With These Bars I Don't Think Drop Bars Will Help
I Think I'm Going To Have To Buy Higher Bars Like Risers Or Bullhorns



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by tfunk408
08.19.10 - 2:13 pm

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These might solve your problem

highbars



Foldie
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 2:19 pm

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Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 2:19 pm

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Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 2:20 pm

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First Day On The Forum
And I get A FAP Award
Yayy!
:D



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 2:23 pm

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Ha ha ha!!!!



imachynna
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.19.10 - 2:25 pm

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So Anyone Up For A Beach Ride Tonight



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by imachynna
08.19.10 - 2:37 pm

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My wrist hurts
Can anyone help me with this?
Now does anyone want to ride to the beach?


talk about starting a thread with a hidden agenda.



md2
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 3:07 pm

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Under The Stars
Sitting On The Sand
We Hold Each Other
As We Fap In Sync
Under The Blanket
My Stain Will Stink



Foldie
responding to a comment by md2
08.19.10 - 3:14 pm

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Must Not Lmao



Joe Borfo
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.19.10 - 3:17 pm

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Lmfao
Well Imma Go Do My Daily Ride
:D



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 3:26 pm

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simple solution; SWITCH HANDS



Dedicated818
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.19.10 - 4:00 pm

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this is weird. i feel raped



godmode
responding to a comment by Dedicated818
08.19.10 - 4:15 pm

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i just dont get riser bars.

why would you...on a bike thats not a mtb...

ugh.maybe its best to leave it that way



tree fitty
08.19.10 - 8:05 pm

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Couldn't you just get a longer/more steeply angled stem and call it a day?



JB
08.19.10 - 9:25 pm

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The NEW fixie.


so true



shotgunBOOMBOOM
responding to a comment by Joe Borfo
08.19.10 - 10:56 pm

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My first handle bars on my current bike were "flop and chop" bull horns.
They worked for a while, but I started to have some wrist pain.

I tried a few different things, and eventually settled for some real bullhorns, they weren't super expensive either ... I think tehya re called Jae Chen or ... I got them at 020.

After that i also had stretch my wrists alot, and try to be careful about my laptop use.

You also have to be careful about what you do with your hands while you are sleeping.
If you curl your hands up certain ways ... your wrists may never get a rest.

If you get carpel tunnel it is really painful, so its best to deal with wrist pain early.
Figure out what bars are most comfy for you, and whatever bike sizing things you need to figure out ... and make sure you give your wrists a chance to heal.

It may require cutting down your riding a bit .





trickmilla
08.19.10 - 11:33 pm

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Thanks But
Cutting Down On Bike Riding That's Kinda Hard
My Only Way For Transportation And Alot Faster And Cheaper Than Taking The Bus



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by trickmilla
08.20.10 - 12:46 am

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Get yourself a comfortable bike! Goodness, cycling does not have to involve aches and pains, if it does then you're on a bad bike. The Breukelen by Batavus is at the Flying Pigeon bike shop on Figueroa St. in Highland Park. Take it for a test ride, you will fall in love with it, buy it and ride it and leave aches and pains behind. You won't have to deal with gears, chains or breaks because they are all enclosed, it's powder coated - FIVE times - that means you can leave it in the rain for 100 years and it won't rust - just hop on it and ride, ride, ride.

http://www.biocyclist.com/dutch-bikes/batavus/batavus-breukelen-classic/

nohocyclechic.blogspot.com



Girl Power
08.20.10 - 2:02 am

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the last thing a frequent commuter and relative long distance rider needs is a big ass heavy bike to weigh him down like that. he needs to adjust his position to a comfortable one, and it'll be okay.



superblueman3
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 2:09 am

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+1



sinaphile
responding to a comment by superblueman3
08.20.10 - 2:12 am

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Once again GP spouts her misguided advice just to spam the forum with her crappy blog.

Cycle chic is not for everyone so stop trying to push it on us.

If you read his posts, doing 35 miles a day on a dutch bike is plain stupid. You can do it, but it is no practical.





Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 8:06 am

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I know that cycling is not only a serious addiction, it is also a most practical; way to get around.

However if you are feeling pain, you need to deal with the causes, and also let your body rest and heal when it hurts so you don't cause a long term injury.

When you have swelling in the wrist and ignore the pain, it can cause a chronic situation where the swelling and inflammation become self perpetuating and are extremely painful. At that point some people need to get surgery.

I'm not any kind of expert, so take my words with a grain of salt.
I'm just speaking from the experience for somebody who was suffering wrist pain for a while.

If you cut back on wrist stress where every you can (limit your bike riding, video game playing, and keyboard use, as much as possible) reduce the swelling after activities with ice and / or the natural anti-inflammatory: arnica montana. This will help.

You need to get to a point where your wrist isn't hurting, so you can figure out what is causing it. Once it is inflamed ... it can be self perpetuating.

A visit to the doctor could easily add up to 1-3 years worth of bus fares ... so keep that in mind.

Don't let your ego prevent your ability to ride a bike when you are older.





trickmilla
responding to a comment by FixYourGears
08.20.10 - 8:33 am

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Gawd Foldie ... don't be an ass.
Let her say her piece.



trickmilla
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.20.10 - 8:34 am

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do you have tape on your bars? if not, I think you should get some thick cork or gel tape...

do you ride with gloves that have padding on the palms? if not, try a set of gloves also...

did you try raising the stem a little? if your knees are already comfortable, i wouldn't recommend lowering the seat

handle bars that have drops have lots of places to move and rest your hands, and help you shift your weight around....

since you have suicide bars, you might try shifting forward and backward on your seat...even 1/4 inch or 1/2 an inch will change the pressure on your hands and wrists... what you don't want to do is ride two hours with your hands in the same exact position





adrian
08.20.10 - 9:00 am

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screw everyone's advice

Just be a man



md2
08.20.10 - 9:31 am

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Fuck Yeah!
You tell 'em Md2






trickmilla
responding to a comment by md2
08.20.10 - 9:40 am

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Yes, ditch the gaybar and get something that doesn't force all your weight on your hands/wrists. Ditch the fixed gear and get a real bike, enjoy riding for riding's sake, not just as a fashion accessory. Track bikes are for riding in the velodrome for short duration sprints, a traditional road bike would be a lot more suited to long distance riding. Keep jerking off though, it will make your wrists stronger.



rev106
responding to a comment by trickmilla
08.20.10 - 9:47 am

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I dont know man, whenever I frequent gay bars, my hands and wrists feel really at ease.

I suppose it depends on the bar



md2
responding to a comment by rev106
08.20.10 - 9:57 am

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No One Ever Said I Ride Fixed Gears As A "Fashion" Sense
Uhmmm Maybe Its Because They Are A Lot Lighter Faster And Efficient Than A Road Bike And Etc
And You Dont Have To Worry About The Hassle Of Messing With The Gears
Never Did I Want To Or Think Of Getting A Fixie Just Because Of This "Fashion" Scene You Speak Of



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by rev106
08.20.10 - 12:26 pm

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The Bruekelen seven speed is light weight aluminum, don't knock it til you try it. =)



Girl Power
responding to a comment by superblueman3
08.20.10 - 1:12 pm

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The specs on the bike say that it weighs 47 pounds!
FORTY SEVEN POUNDS!
LO fucking L!

http://www.biocyclist.com/dutch-bikes/batavus/batavus-breukelen-classic/




petr0lb0mb
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 1:29 pm

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+10



mattspeed
responding to a comment by petr0lb0mb
08.20.10 - 1:34 pm

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There are three different Bruekelen models, only one, comes in light weight aluminum. And, keep in mind that Dutch style bike geometry makes a huge difference in how weight is translated.

Again, don' t knock it til you try it, there is a subway exit a block away from The Flying Pigeon bike shop. If you test this bike I promise you you will change your tune.



Girl Power
08.20.10 - 1:58 pm

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P.S. Geometry effects weight. For instance, the Bruekelen actually feels lighter to me than my 25 pound bike that I normally ride. It has to do with how the gears are ratioed and how your body sits on the bike that cause those extra twenty or so pounds to dissapear. I can go up Marmion Way (hill) at Figueroa in third gear, I don't even need to go to 2 or 1, and mind you I'm not young, fit or thin!

Trust me, it's hard to explain, but if you test rode this bike you would see what I'm talking about. =)



Girl Power
08.20.10 - 2:03 pm

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so where did the weight go?

this can be a weight loss diet that could bring in millions.... no, no, billions...

THE GEOMETRY REMOVES THE WEIGHT

who knew?



md2
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 2:08 pm

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Girl Power, how much does the aluminum framed version weigh?

As much as we like ubrayj and Flying Pigeon and wish him great success, not everybody wants to drop over a grand on an overweight bike, when they can get a much faster and more comfortable ride for a fraction of the price.





JB
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 2:08 pm

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post a picture of your bike, then i can give you better suggestions. its not the "bike" but your geometry. also 54cm is probably not too small, top tube length matters more anyways and i know at least with modern cannondales they run longer top tubes for a more race like geometry which is less comfortable. try tilting your saddle up, you dont want to be holding yourself up on it which is what is sounds like your doing.



larsenf
08.20.10 - 4:43 pm

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also you can move your saddle forward which will put your more upright. unless you are mashing 100% everywhere you go the more upright you are the more comfortable it will be.



larsenf
08.20.10 - 4:46 pm

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Ignore the assholes who are bashing me for attempting to offer you some friendly advice, and give a different type of bike a test run.

It's *free* to test ride a bike, you don't have anything to loose by taking it for a test, all the idiots who are being nasty about my suggestion have not even tested out the bike I"m suggesting. They are just being rude because they can get away with it.

If you don't like it then don't buy it. Simple! Easy! But, at least you will have the information to make an informed decision and there is nothing wrong with that. I promise you you will not notice or care about the extra weight, it's just a number on a spec sheet, do don't get hung up on it, geometry is what really affects comfort.



Girl Power
08.20.10 - 4:54 pm

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i agree with Girl Power on the geometry bit.

i agree with everyone else on the weight bit.

unfortunately, we do not have off-the-shelf daily-ridden bikes that are not 30+lbs or beach cruiser/chopper geometry. unfortunately cycling in the US is still considered a novelty, and the major makers cater to the various performance/recreation niches but not to the commuters. most off-the-shelf commuter bikes are variations of some mountain bikes/hybrids or beach cruisers, while most "urban" fixed gear bikes are still too aggressive for casual riding. mostly all you see at walmart/target are crappy bmx's and mtb's, which reflects our society's views of bicycles as novelty items.



tfunk408
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.20.10 - 7:01 pm

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Thanks, but try to bear in mind that comfort is more about geometry than weight, a good commuter bike that is made with high-quality parts and that does not cause aches and pains weighs exactly as much as it needs to weigh. You can't tell that one car weights twenty pounds more than another car, it's how it's made that makes one car faster and a lighter on the road, the same can be said of certain bikes. Gear ration, geometry play a much greater role than people realize.

I'm not thin or fit and I commute by bike, I tested out every bike on the market for three years before getting the one I got. The Giant Simple Seven 25 pound beach cruiser which has Dutch style geometry, as opposed to beach cruiser geometry, and had I tested out the Bruekelen I would have purchased that one instead.

I can ride from Hollywood to the Santa Monica Pier and back in total comfort, I could not ride for more than fifteen minuets on a fixie, mountain bike or Schwinn, Masai, Specialized road bikes due to the extreme discomfort of my body on the bike. It did not matter that they were a bit lighter, the discomfort far outweighed the extra weight, and like I said, the Bruekelen does not *feel* like it weighs more than twenty pounds or so when you're riding it. Six million Dutch bicycle commuters can't all be wrong. =)



Girl Power
responding to a comment by tfunk408
08.20.10 - 7:18 pm

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@JB are you telling me that aluminum bikes are more comfortable than steel? My aluminum frame is really stiff and there's no give.




mk4524
08.20.10 - 7:22 pm

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I did not say anything like that, I did not make any generalizations. It depends on geometry, more than anything else.



Girl Power
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08.20.10 - 8:45 pm

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maybe its because youre not "fit, thin or young" that you dont have the stamina to ride more than 15 minutes on a fixie or road bike. out of all of those bikes, the common denominator is you. just sayinnnn



tchap
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.21.10 - 12:48 am

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wow, that bike is priced at $1,150


sorry but, you must be either insane or just plain stupid to drop that much on a cruiser



tree fitty
08.21.10 - 12:59 am

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it would be cool to have something like this,



but made with DB chromoly and nice components.




tfunk408
08.21.10 - 1:26 am

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1 Of 3



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 10:14 am

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1 Of 3



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 10:14 am

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2 Of 3
Sorry I Had To
:D



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 10:15 am

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3 Of 3
More Of A View Of How I Kinda Ride On My Bike



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 10:16 am

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Dude, I'm sure many suggestions will be coming your way. Here's mine: Move that seat back and level it out.



petr0lb0mb
08.21.10 - 10:59 am

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This thread made me LOL
Anyways I had bad wrist pain too until I got me a pair of ergons.
Now wrist pain is a thing of the past.
No ergons aren't "special wanking gloves" ya Pervs :P
Just google ;)



Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 11:28 am

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I agree with petr0l. Having your seat sloping down like that means your ass is always slipping down toward the front. To combat that you're likely (subconsciously) always pushing hard against your handlebars. Try making it parallel to your top tube, slide it back a bit and see what happens.



Tom Ass
08.21.10 - 11:32 am

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Not a cost-effective option, but something like this Rans V-Rex to consider for the near-future.
I may be picking up a good, used one myself from this cat in Redlands next week to replace my outmoded EZ-1SC.

My recumbent bike Pictures, Images and Photos

Anti-recumbent Red-neck style hate starts in 5...4...3.........



bentstrider
08.21.10 - 11:47 am

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I Didn't Want To Flood The Forum With This Dumb Question So......
Ill Just Do It On One OF My Old Post
I Wanna Go On A Ride But I Have NO Lights
:(
And Have No Money For Any What Could I Do



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 3:01 pm

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You going to the misfix ride?
If you are then i can give em to you there coz I got extra ones.
Just look for the dood in the pic ;)



Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 3:39 pm

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Alright For Sure
Thanks Alot Man



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 3:42 pm

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Alright For Sure
Thanks Alot Man



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 3:42 pm

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Its A 12 Mile Ride Just To Go Meet Up Over There
Lmfao
But I'll See What I Can Do



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 3:45 pm

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12 miles????
You in West Covina???
Dang dood that's far.
hope u don't get pulled over b4 u get there for having no lights.
Good luck I,ll be there with the green Spokelights on my rear wheel ;)



Ninja biker
08.21.10 - 3:57 pm

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IM In Hawthorne
That's IN The Southbay



FixYourGears
08.21.10 - 3:59 pm

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Exactly my point! So you know that if I've found a bike that I can ride from Hollywood to Santa Monica and back and basically ride on all day in comfort then it must be a *very comfortable* bike! LOL



Girl Power
responding to a comment by tchap
08.21.10 - 8:14 pm

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My cruiser was $300.00 but it's not nearly as good or as comfortable as the Bruekelen.



Girl Power
responding to a comment by tree fitty
08.21.10 - 8:15 pm

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"@JB are you telling me that aluminum bikes are more comfortable than steel? My aluminum frame is really stiff and there's no give."

No, I was saying that for the cost of an $1100 aluminum Dutch bike, you could get a faster and more comfortable bike for a fraction of the price.

Aluminum is definitely stiff, but just about any bike (short of extreme time-trial bikes, etc.) can be set up to be reasonably comfortable with a little imagination and common sense, usually for WAY less than $1100.

If you like the feel of a beach cruiser, and have the $, then a Dutch bike might be a good fit, as Girl Power has pointed out.

For those of us that want something else, e.g. a comfortable road / fixed gear bike, there are better and cheaper options.



JB
responding to a comment by mk4524
08.22.10 - 2:28 pm

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I always wondered if your handle was implying that you enjoy riding 'bents.



petr0lb0mb
responding to a comment by bentstrider
08.22.10 - 9:45 pm

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Gp

"six million Dutch commuters can't be wrong"

Yeah but the Dutch only travel 2.48 km on ave per day. They don't ride far and thus Dutch bikes are not good for peopler that ride 35 miles a day.

Keep spouting bs but the kid needs help and not bad advice on bike choice.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.22.10 - 10:09 pm

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And proof you can fall off a Dutch bike regardless of geometry via google street view from a street in the netherlands.

fail



Foldie
08.22.10 - 11:03 pm

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lmao ouch!



tree fitty
08.22.10 - 11:49 pm

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Lmfao
Owned.



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by Foldie
08.23.10 - 12:31 pm

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Well, yeah, I guess if you get hit by a freaking fire truck you can *fall*, but you will hit your shoulder, not your head. =)



Girl Power
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08.23.10 - 2:37 pm

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for the record she was not hit but the truck but got spooked by it and fell down.

If she got hit by the truck, helmet or no helmet, geometry or magic dutch fairy dust would not save her.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 2:44 pm

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Foldie, I'm not "spouting bs", I'm giving my opinion. So stop being an abusive asshole, k? You've got serious issues. The Dutch ride more than 2.8 miles per day. And most people in LA don't commute 35 miles to and from a job.

To the OP, if you are traveling nearly a half century per day then you are in the vast minority of bike commuters. You may wish to try the Gazelle Innergy e-assist bike, or the Schwinn Tailwind. The first had Dutch, NOT beach cruiser, style geometry and the second it more akin to a road bike. they have pedelec assist which means that you adjust how much help you want and you only get it when you're pedding, the end result is like having a a bike with about 38 years, or riding with a nice tailwind on your back. You don't feel like you're being pulled along on an e-bike because pedelec assist bikes only offer juice in small amounts depedning on how hard you pedal.

The Gazelle is at The Flying Pigeon and the Schwinn Tailwind is at Metropolis Bikes in North Hollywood.

And Foldie, I would appreciate it if you would stop butting in to my conversation with the OP. Each person can give him whatever advice they like, we are talking to him, not to you. Got it? You ASS!



Girl Power
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08.23.10 - 2:45 pm

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The OP said he does not have money for a new bike let alone a light.

You can start your own dutch bike thread if you like but If you really want to help out the kid you would give him advice on his current set up or STFU.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:13 pm

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And the 2.5 KM is not miles. it is KM and is quoted from a study:

Averaging over the entire population of each
country, the European Conference of the Ministers of Transport (2004) estimated
that per capita cycling per day ranges from 0.1 km in Spain, Greece and Portugal
to 2.5 km in the Netherlands (see Figure 2). Denmark (1.6 km) and Germany (0.9
km) immediately follow the Netherlands in distance cycled per inhabitant. The
USA and the UK are both at the low end of the spectrum, averaging 0.1 km and
0.2 km of cycling per person per day, respectively.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:19 pm

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And now you are trying to sell the kid a $6,000 e-bike. Give me a break. You must suffer from solipsism.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:22 pm

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I have no idea what the e=bikes cost, the Schwinn is about 2,900.00. I was 18 when I bought my first means of transportation, it cost about 20K Hey, for those who really do have to commute 35+ miles per day it's still cheaper than a car and corporal tunnel surgery.

Again, he asked for advice and I'm giving him my opinion, for all you know he may love my suggestions and be very happy on a new bike. So just butt out, again, you have serious mental issues for bashing others for giving advice. We don't all have to ride the same bike, just becasue he may like a bike that is different from yours it does not mean your bike is not the best fir for you.

Foldie, you are a grown man, you are way to old (I've met you in person) to be carrying on here like you do. It's really ugly, pathetic and inconsiderate.





Girl Power
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08.23.10 - 3:30 pm

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"I Have Sawed Off Drop Bars "Suicide Bars"
And I've Been Getting Really Sharp Wrist Pains Towards The End Of The Day From Riding All Day
People Think It's The Bars
Any Answers Or Suggestions?"

I am responding the OP *original* post, it does not mention anything about a budget. Again, I have every right to answer his question as anyone else, I don't have to start a thread on "Dutch bikes", you jerk.



Girl Power
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08.23.10 - 3:33 pm

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"It's really ugly, pathetic and inconsiderate."

Welcome to the internet.

Seriously thought I think he needs advice on how he adjust his current set up. I am sure if he could afford a new bike he would love you opinion. I am just pointing out the obvious and do not have mental issues.



Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:34 pm

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Well if you read the conversation you will know from the OP other post

This Bike Is A Speed Setup Oversize Crank With A Smaller Cog
And I Am Thinking Of Getting Riser Bars
Im Too Tall For My Bike To Be Leaning Over Too Much
Im 5'11 With A 54 Cm Frame And Have No Sort Of Money For A New Frame




Foldie
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:37 pm

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girl power, please pedal your beach cruiser off a cliff.



ruinedbyidiots
08.23.10 - 3:39 pm

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rbi, least whip skid your iro into a kiddie pool and save some children



_iJunes
08.23.10 - 3:43 pm

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please*



_iJunes
08.23.10 - 3:43 pm

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the kids deserve to drown.



ruinedbyidiots
08.23.10 - 3:44 pm

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So...you keep calling his posts ugly, etc etc etc, because he's pointing out cold hard facts to you and you are returning with personal affronts & insults? Not a very strong argument tactic, I'm afraid, and doesn't speak very well towards anything you're trying to go towards. Really, not very professional.



sinaphile
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:51 pm

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Oh, and is Flying Pigeon aware that you advocate them all the while insulting folks in the same paragraph? I'm sure they would love that association...



sinaphile
responding to a comment by Girl Power
08.23.10 - 3:55 pm

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i seriously feel dumber reading girl powers posts.

GIRL POWER PLEASE READ THIS


At fixyourgears: lower the saddle a bit, scoot it back a bit and tilt the seat level to your top tube.



larsenf
08.23.10 - 5:38 pm

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I'm going to suggest i've sourced the true cause of wrist pain----->

No dutch, e-bike, or saddle adjustments can help compensate for such form.





md2
responding to a comment by larsenf
08.23.10 - 6:00 pm

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hmmmm




md2
08.23.10 - 6:01 pm

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the real treat is FixYourGears profile.

The two best things that ever happened to him:

1) His bike I presume
2) taking his girlfriend for a walk on the railroad tracks. (I like your style buddy -- way to avoid going through the break up)



md2
08.23.10 - 6:05 pm

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Lmfao
I Had To Choose One OR The Other And That's How I Made My Choice
And GP Is Better If You Get Out Of The Topic
And I Know The Form For My Skids Are Bad It's Just The Bars Are Way To Small To Try Any Other Form



FixYourGears
responding to a comment by md2
08.23.10 - 10:37 pm

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seems like gp is always promoting something...



tree fitty
08.24.10 - 12:17 am

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