This makes me positively giddy with the prospect of getting some long rides in this weekend. Perhaps not as giddy as the gentleman in this photo, however, who took a picture of his bike for fixedgeargallery.com and inadvertently captured his own shadow revealing how he pays homage to his faux wood Velocity Deep V's and gold-colored cranks. Yes, my friend, you keep on rocking your bad-ass self.
And with that, I bring you this special edition of BAD-ASS themed Friday mail. Let's get it on!
Dear PooBah:
Check out the latest trend in fixies! I'm totally ahead of the curve on this one.
Yours -
Delmar H.
Delmar-
Congrats! You've clearly taken fixies to a new level. With the trend of ever shortening handlebars and the absence of brakes, what is the need for a fork or even front wheel? This is fixed gear cycling as it was always intended...I mean, just look at the simplicity of that ride. A piece of minimalistic art...By the way, your seat's too low.
Dear PooBah,
Can you please take a look at the configuration of my ride? I seem to get some thigh chafing on the left side from my tob tube. Not sure how to avoid this...Any thoughts? Thanks, man!
Robert P.
Dear Robert-
Hmmmmm this is a tough one. I tell you - my best guess is that your seat is just a tad too low.....not TOO terribly much....but just a fuzz. Try raising it like a centimeter tops! You might also try removing the magazine from the tob-tube mounted Tommy gun while your ride. I doubt this will make any difference - but it's something you might think about.
Hey PooBah-
The next time you are in Southern Cali, you have to ride with the Chopaderos, Outlaw bicycle club! We'll have a ride waiting for you...
Spike
Spike -
Way ahead of you man....I just ordered our intern Ricky to get a Chopaderos tattoo to show our support for your club! (P.S. - Your seat's too low.)
Dear PooBah-
What do you think of the crocheted frame cover I made for my bike? I even knitted a little cozy for my Krypto lock I have on my handlebars. Be honest - or else I will have to tie you up with my Golden Lasso of Truth (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).
Wonder Woman
WW-
I had no idea knitting was one of Wonder Woman's skills...I have to admit, back in the day, I had a wicked crush on Lynda Carter and wished I could slow down time when she used to spin around to magically transform whatever she happened to be wearing into her superhero uniform, just to get a little peeky. Did you know she was supposed to be an Amazon? I think you've definitely got that part covered. By the way - your seat's too low.
Dear PooBah
I'm thinking of taking up road racing this season. Do you think I'm ready?
Thanks-
Penelope H.
Penelope -
Well, I think you've got all the essentials covered....protective eyewear, breathable kit so your sweat will wick away quickly, jet propulsion and a BAD ASS attitude...what else could you need? Seat's too low, though.
Have a great weekend everyone, and thanks as ever for reading!
Pedal on!
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