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chadwick2wheels

Not really, but yesterday I was staring at my new expensive tri bike thinking how much more I love my free fixie and wondered if it was actually possible. 112 miles through the rolling hills of LaGrange would be hell! But then again, how awesome would it be for me to come rolling into T2 in knickers and a messenger bag? The only way I would actually consider this is if everyone promises to be there slamming PBR's and causing chaos!
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politicalhero · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:56 am Post subject:

Martinez did the horsey last year fixed!

I think you could do it but it would be "good luck" on the run.

Remember the guy last year in jean shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes who did the whole Ironman? That guy's crotch must have been raw!

I'll be there doing body marking and the 8-midnight finish line shift.

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:59 am Post subject:

yeah that guy in the blue jean shorts rode a steel road bike too. His beard was killer as well!
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brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

do they have any rules that would prevent a fixed gear bike?

my first thought is that anyone riding fixed in a tri situation would pretty much get smoked at some point, and you'd spend a lot of energy making up the distance/time in whatever riding situation your gear ratio was lacking in.

jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

yeah id be suprised if they even allowed fixies. the lack of braking ability might be too big a liability with all those other people around. i know they arnt allowed in USAC road races, which obviously are much more close quarters.

politicalhero · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

this is all I found in the USAT Rules
(j) There must be one working brake on each of the two wheels.

I can't imagine anyone riding a fixed gear but at the same time I don't think it is against the rules. Put a brake on the back wheel just for fun... the rules don't say anything about gears

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:41 am Post subject:

yeah i think not having the gears when climbing the hills would pretty much drain me of all the energy i had not leaving any for the run which is when the race starts
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brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

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alex · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

i know we havent talked about this topic for a while but what about a singlespeed instead of a fixie? I'm just having difficulty convincing myself to ride something with multiple gears. I could coast on downhills when needed and lets be honest, I only want to finish not win. With that being said, having the fastest finish possible isnt really one of my goals. And, this summer I'll be commuting on a steel frame singlespeed roughly 22 miles each way to work=40 or so miles a day. So if I can commute that distance why not train on a steel frame single speed as well? Race day I just want to finish under cut off time(17hours) and enjoy the experience. So, if I can do that while supporting the singlespeed lifestyle why shouldnt I? Right? Or am I nuts? Give me some honest opinions and advice.
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david · hipster Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 65