Saturday, June 21, 2008

A few requirements for fixed gear ownership...




Please feel free to add any requirements you might deem necessary...

1) At some point since the start of the 21st Century, you have occasionally ridden a non-fixed bicycle, either for recreation or transportation.

2) Possess the physical stamina to complete a five mile bike ride featuring at least one notable hill in 30 minutes or less AND without needing to stop for a smoke break.

3) If you're going to insist upon riding a Brooks saddle, you are forbidden from asking for a refund because it still makes your ass hurt after two week's of use.

4) When selecting your Chrome Bag, please, take no more than three into the dressing room at one time.

5) You fully comprehend that 40 mph skid stops are not covered under ANY tire manufacturer's warranty and adversely affect the durability of a tire.

6) You have the mechanical expertise needed diagnose and remedy problems such as a "chain coming loose" without having to drive your bicycle back to the bicycle shop.

7) If a repairing a flat tire is out of your comfort zone when it comes to bike repair, have at least $13.40 in your pocket or left on your parent's credit card before having said repair completed. It's all but impossible to "dine and dash" when a bicycle mechanic still has your bike in his repair stand.

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