Hey folks. Been watchin' this board for a while now and remain caught in a dilemma. Many months ago, I put a down payment on a squishy FS only to have my self thrown from the saddle during a test ride when hit by a car. Over my months of recovery, I thought long about what I will ride again if I ever did. My GF's father just got into ridin' a fixie and spawned the thought in my mind to try SS.
I now find myself in a bind b/n goin with a top o the line boutique squishy or to SS. I love the simplicity aspect and low upkeep of an SS, but was told my gear heads that "SS is cool to train on, but not much else, especially trail ridin. Once you hit those hills it's all over! Get one to train on and get the piss beat out of ya, then get back on your squishy for some quality riding."
When the insurance money comes in from my claim I will be faced with what to do with the $$$. SS sounds real enticing living in boston MA and for the ridin I do. I want a do-it-all frame, something a little more aggressively built for SS. Since I don't want to pay for two bikes, do you folks have any suggestions for a do-it-all SS that will act as commuter, trail and go anywhere bike?
I contemplated a FS SS, but thought that heresy. Any feedback on this concept? Thanks for the tips and inspiration. I know that most will be biased, posting this on the SS board and all, but I have only gotten feedback from those who ride gearis and want more balanced perspective..... though I am reconsidering riding all together after I saw those pics of KGB. So sorry to hear that! He should sue the manufacturer for defects if poss.
Thanks folks for all your help.
I now find myself in a bind b/n goin with a top o the line boutique squishy or to SS. I love the simplicity aspect and low upkeep of an SS, but was told my gear heads that "SS is cool to train on, but not much else, especially trail ridin. Once you hit those hills it's all over! Get one to train on and get the piss beat out of ya, then get back on your squishy for some quality riding."
When the insurance money comes in from my claim I will be faced with what to do with the $$$. SS sounds real enticing living in boston MA and for the ridin I do. I want a do-it-all frame, something a little more aggressively built for SS. Since I don't want to pay for two bikes, do you folks have any suggestions for a do-it-all SS that will act as commuter, trail and go anywhere bike?
I contemplated a FS SS, but thought that heresy. Any feedback on this concept? Thanks for the tips and inspiration. I know that most will be biased, posting this on the SS board and all, but I have only gotten feedback from those who ride gearis and want more balanced perspective..... though I am reconsidering riding all together after I saw those pics of KGB. So sorry to hear that! He should sue the manufacturer for defects if poss.
Thanks folks for all your help.