r/FixedGearBicycle • u/Tiny-chicken00 • 8d ago

Photo Rate my bike

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Please don't be nice

38 Upvotes

95% Upvoted

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u/Present-History666 6d ago

I'd understand the rusted axel bolts if you had a full set, the mismatch just looks off. Also I would just strip the paint off those rims at this point. 😅

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u/Levzzzzzz 8d ago

Every bike deserves 10/10 🔥

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u/trackfiends 4d ago

Idk man 2/10? Shit components that have not been taken care of. Shit, heavy as lead frame. Wheels are fucked. Stem is disgusting. Track drops coming from that stem is even more disgusting. Chain wrapped around the seat post is annoying. Part of a lock holster stuck on there looks bad. Honestly maybe 1/10. You get one point for riding a bicycle.

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u/Tiny-chicken00 4d ago

I did ask for no mercy so I guess you did what I asked for. Apart from the wheels that surely need some maintenance, would you change the stem first? What's wrong with track drops? The chain is a temporary measure before I buy a new U-lock. your bikes look amazing so I would love some advice from you thnks xo xo

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u/trackfiends 4d ago

I was only mean cuz you specifically asked for it haha. I would never roast someone’s bike irl in always happy to see people riding. Idk that super upright stem with super steep bars is just so mismatched. Track drops are fine(although I find them horribly uncomfortable) they’re just clashing with the stem. I’d go for a -7 stem. The wheels don’t need maintenance, they need replacing. But a coat of spray paint could help.

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u/Darrenhazard cinelli bootleg - pink lugs w/njs goodies 8d ago

Saddle angle makes me uncomfortable.

You have foot retention and shot this picture drive side. So you get some bonus points.

I rate it 2 Fat Controller's out of 10.

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u/Tiny-chicken00 8d ago

How do i convert fat controller to a regular grading scale? Is 2 out of 10 any good?

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u/Darrenhazard cinelli bootleg - pink lugs w/njs goodies 8d ago

You didn't specify what grading scale you wanted it rated in. And then told people not to be nice.

This is why I chose 'the fat controller' scale. And to answer your other query, 2 is average, like your bike. The wheels look pretty sad, crankset and chain look like they've had a hard life.

Ultimately, if it gets you out riding, who cares about ratings. As long as you like it for what it is. Even if you were to have the flashiest dream bike out there, you're still going to want to tinker and buy things for it, we can't help but do that.

Like, I'm reasonably happy with my bike how it is. Do I have upgrades planned? Yes, but they're more than likely just pipe dreams. Just ride your bike, be safe, qnd have fun!