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Mass fixed gear tour?
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Would anyone be interested in hitting the nation this summer on a mass fixed tour? I just did my first tour ever this month on my track bike it was one heck of an experience. I can not wait to do it…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Feb 8, 2011.

what size tire are you using? 120 or bigger?

tired of gettin flats would it be better for me to use a larger tire than 120? for city riding?Continue

Started Mar 10, 2010

what kind of pumps are you carrying?
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i need to get me a good pump i can carry with me im tired of gettin flats and walking. so whats the best deal out there?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kane Mannix Mar 10, 2010.

track bikes or custom builds?
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so i just recently finished converting my 85 treck into a flip flop and i love it. but are there certain benefits im missing out on by not having a track bike frame and crank system? just wondering…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kurt Glen Aug 25, 2010.

 

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Jim replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"Please keep these posts coming.  When and if you go through town maybe you'd like company."
Feb 8, 2011
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Feb 8, 2011
matthew brandon rogers replied to Vince Hill's discussion Messenger Bags
"i like my lezyne bag and it was fairly priced. i think they retail at $110 plenty of room reversable shoulder strap pockets for everything. its no nonsense bag and does its job well."
Feb 8, 2011
matthew brandon rogers commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring
"i plan on starting my next tour in seattle actual thats were i would like to push off from. depending on funds i am now in kansas city mo and snowed in for the most part."
Feb 8, 2011
matthew brandon rogers replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"hey guys thanks for the intrest i have now made it to kansas city mo. i will be here till the weather warms up i have been snowed in for a few weeks now. but i will keep the updates coming i still very much would like to do this and would love to…"
Feb 8, 2011
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Feb 3, 2011
joshua hoyt commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring
"me and 3 buddies are doing a seattle to san diego trip from june 1st-july 21st. the whole trip will be documented. luckily one of my buddies going is a professional photographer, and the other is in school for video filming and editing. we are doing…"
Jan 22, 2011
Fakingfriendly replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"Fellow Floridian here, I was going to try touring solo this year but people to tour with would be a blast. How far are you from the panhandle?"
Jan 10, 2011
Jamal Linguini replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"im down, you just need to pass by mid-Michigan"
Jan 9, 2011
jake reigle replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"i would do it if i had no job and a girlfriend"
Jan 8, 2011
Dan replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"I could do 50 miles a day, but 100 miles a day, after day, shit man I don't even like to drive that far lol jk jk  Seems like an awesome idea.   Im in upstate NY, let me know if you're making trips up here"
Jan 1, 2011
Nikko V G commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring
"Keep me in loop on this ride and I would like to participate as long as everyone is serious about it...  "
Dec 31, 2010
matthew brandon rogers commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring
"did it all with a 42x15 its my normal riding ratio. was not to bad. im not to proud to say i did have to walk some hills. but not because the ratio. just train on what ratio you want to push and get your self use to pushing that gear"
Dec 31, 2010
Jim commented on matthew brandon rogers's blog post Fixed Gear Touring
"On the tour, did u have multiple cogs or stay with one gear?  My goal is to do century, double century, and some touring on fixed, with only one gear."
Dec 31, 2010
Jim replied to matthew brandon rogers's discussion Mass fixed gear tour?
"Great idea.  I'm doing a century or two this coming spring on fixed.  A giant tour would be fun.  Logistical nightmare maybe.  Find out who the gorilla legs are."
Dec 31, 2010

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What kind of fixed gear bike do you ride?
2011 specialized langster steel frame
When did you get into fixed-gear bikes?
2009
What's your gear combination?
42x17

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Fixed Gear Touring

So i just finished up my first fixed gear tour. And first ever bike tour for that matter. Over all it was an amazing experience. A buddy and i did over 400 miles from Atlanta GA to Spring Hill FL. I was and am still riding my 2011 steel Langster complete made by Specialized. Over all it is not a bad bike i like the frame. The wheels it comes with are entry level mavic completes with some poorly made hubs. I am surprised they made it for the trip. The track frame does have some obvious flaws…

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Posted on December 24, 2010 at 8:42pm — 10 Comments

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