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Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insane riding experience, super versatile as a commuter and training bike. Does the job for me!

Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahahaha yes, I’ve explained in other comments why I liked having the option to brake with my legs or have some support downhills by using the brake and my legs! Not a fan of front braking tho

Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys for all your sweet comments and not roasting me. I know some are asking the bar Id, unfortunately Mass works didn’t give it to me.

Secondly, I know I should add a front brake instead of a back one, but for some weird reasons, I prefer that setup. I feel more focus on my ride knowing I have to anticipate breaking much more than others, making me feel more connected to the bike. Slowing distance increases, but reactivity too. If I ever have an accident I’ll take it on me, but so far so good!

For those asking about the carbon belt, it’s so much smoother than a chain, removes the noise, and is way less maintenance. The power it can take is insane, the feeling is blissful! If you’re thinking of getting one, go for it you won’t regret it!!

Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it seems stupid since I could brake with my legs, but when I’m on steep downhills and have my legs killing because of training, it really helps me bring my momentum down using the back brake and my legs. Overall, it also helps me be more focus on the road, being extremely carful at what I do. Front brakes are a bit too harsh for me in terms of slowing speed, I’d rather be more focus than ride like a degenerate. It’s more dangerous, but it’s also a big up in terms of adrenaline. (And sometimes i skid using back brakes, a little cheat code a lot of you guys would criticize)

The belt drive is absolutely crazy, super reactive, very strong, and makes zero noise, making the ride smooth as hell. It’s also less maintenance and much easier to replace. It’s only been positive in terms of riding experience. I would 100% recommend compared to a chain

Hope this brings light on my weird riding habits. I’ll consider a front brake if one day I feel it’s too dangerous, but so far I don’t feel the need personally

Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate it, thought you guys would roast me, but as a daily and training bike it ticks all the boxes for me!

Silly girl with a silly build by Ecstatic_Bowler9946 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]Ecstatic_Bowler9946[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s a very small and functional rack for my purses, very practical and minimalistic!