What do you want right now?

[HoffmanMyster]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

[JPG]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

[HoffmanMyster]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

That's the problem.  If you tip as you turn and catch the downstroke of the pedal at the lowest point in the turn your pedal can hit the ground.  It's either a harmless jarring or can sometimes be problematic.  You get used to it and learn to adapt, but it's a little awkward at first.

[JPG]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

That's the problem.  If you tip as you turn and catch the downstroke of the pedal at the lowest point in the turn your pedal can hit the ground.  It's either a harmless jarring or can sometimes be problematic.  You get used to it and learn to adapt, but it's a little awkward at first.

Ah I see, will keep that in mind! At worst, I'll use it 1 speed if fixed is problematic anyway.

[keymaster]

A job. This week I interviewed with a guy whose little brother went to the KeyCon in Chicago last fall. Small world.

[ApocalypseMaow]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

That's the problem.  If you tip as you turn and catch the downstroke of the pedal at the lowest point in the turn your pedal can hit the ground.  It's either a harmless jarring or can sometimes be problematic.  You get used to it and learn to adapt, but it's a little awkward at first.

That is a problem with conversion bikes (tenspeeds with fixed hub) because the bottom bracket is much lower, made this way for comfort over longer rides. Track geometry is made with higher bottom bracket do to making hard corners (velodromes) and having to pedal constantly! That bike above has a higher bottom bracket, if you clip a pedal on that you're about to crash anyway 

[Grim Fandango]

I want Alps novelty keys and keycap sets.

[HoffmanMyster]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

That's the problem.  If you tip as you turn and catch the downstroke of the pedal at the lowest point in the turn your pedal can hit the ground.  It's either a harmless jarring or can sometimes be problematic.  You get used to it and learn to adapt, but it's a little awkward at first.

That is a problem with conversion bikes (tenspeeds with fixed hub) because the bottom bracket is much lower, made this way for comfort over longer rides. Track geometry is made with higher bottom bracket do to making hard corners (velodromes) and having to pedal constantly! That bike above has a higher bottom bracket, if you clip a pedal on that you're about to crash anyway 

Oh!  TIL.  I am not an expert, BTW, just someone that's into bikes.     In that case, nevermind.  The only thing to be aware of is the different pacing of pedaling, but that's so minor it's not even a concern - just something different.  So yay!

[ApocalypseMaow]

AFAIK, the two main downsides to fixies are turns and the different pedalling technique considering you can't "pulse".  But if you can handle those things then you'll be golden.  Single speeds are awesome, and I've long considered picking up a fixie - just not sure if I need one at this point. 

Why are turns harder than another bike? I mean, maybe VS a BMX, but compared to a 10 speed or something similar it should be quite the same except that you need to keep pedaling whatever happens instead of coasting.

That's the problem.  If you tip as you turn and catch the downstroke of the pedal at the lowest point in the turn your pedal can hit the ground.  It's either a harmless jarring or can sometimes be problematic.  You get used to it and learn to adapt, but it's a little awkward at first.

That is a problem with conversion bikes (tenspeeds with fixed hub) because the bottom bracket is much lower, made this way for comfort over longer rides. Track geometry is made with higher bottom bracket do to making hard corners (velodromes) and having to pedal constantly! That bike above has a higher bottom bracket, if you clip a pedal on that you're about to crash anyway 

Oh!  TIL.  I am not an expert, BTW, just someone that's into bikes.     In that case, nevermind.  The only thing to be aware of is the different pacing of pedaling, but that's so minor it's not even a concern - just something different.  So yay!

I got bike knowledge, COME AT ME HOFF!!!
*flexes

[HoffmanMyster]

I got bike knowledge, COME AT ME HOFF!!!
*flexes

* HoffmanMyster cowers   

[Kraksx]

A liquid cooler for my CPU. The stock fan is loud as balls and a liquid cooler would quiet it down a lot. Particularity the Corsair H60.

[pbtforever]

A click clack.

[CPTBadAss]

I want to go home and see if this RCA boombox with a cassette player my boss gave me works. What I'm going to do is go and be treated rudely while trying to pay money for a car .

[IvanIvanovich]

I want a Cuban sandwich... but there is no where in this town that makes them! Not sure if I want to make a several hour affair to roast the pork Cuban mojo style and bake some proper bread for the sake of having a sandwich. But, I have been craving one for days at least.

JPG, I think you would be happier with a normal track/single speed over a fixie in the long run. Fixed can do some cool things like riding backwards or good for skid moves but have more drawbacks for normal riding probably since you have to keep constant motion you will get tired sooner.
Counter to some people I would advise against strapping your feet into the pedals. To me they have always been a recipe for disaster if needing to come to abrupt emergency stops unless you enjoy falling over on your side when you can't get your foot out fast enough.

[Sifo]

Still want my life size muzi plushie

[Badwrench]

I want to be done moving.  I am so over packing.  Tomorrow is the big push (truck rental), but it still feels overwhelming. 

Light at the end of the tunnel = my own office/gaming room/man cave 

Oh, and I also agree with Grim 

I want Alps novelty keys and keycap sets.

[tp4tissue]

I want to be done moving.  I am so over packing.  Tomorrow is the big push (truck rental), but it still feels overwhelming. 

Light at the end of the tunnel = my own office/gaming room/man cave 

Oh, and I also agree with Grim 

I want Alps novelty keys and keycap sets.

That is until your wife decides to put a painting in your cave..

Then she slowly infests using creep tumors.. and before you know it... there's potpourri in a glass bowl next to the window...

And you are relegated to the corner...

[Badwrench]

I want to be done moving.  I am so over packing.  Tomorrow is the big push (truck rental), but it still feels overwhelming. 

Light at the end of the tunnel = my own office/gaming room/man cave 

Oh, and I also agree with Grim 

I want Alps novelty keys and keycap sets.

That is until your wife decides to put a painting in your cave..

Then she slowly infests using creep tumors.. and before you know it... there's potpourri in a glass bowl next to the window...

And you are relegated to the corner...

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No worries there as I am the one with all the art.  I even have 2 large framed sets of series 1 and 2 Garbage Pail Kids that I will be hanging up  ;D

[tp4tissue]

I want to be done moving.  I am so over packing.  Tomorrow is the big push (truck rental), but it still feels overwhelming. 

Light at the end of the tunnel = my own office/gaming room/man cave 

Oh, and I also agree with Grim 

I want Alps novelty keys and keycap sets.

That is until your wife decides to put a painting in your cave..

Then she slowly infests using creep tumors.. and before you know it... there's potpourri in a glass bowl next to the window...

And you are relegated to the corner...

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No worries there as I am the one with all the art.  I even have 2 large framed sets of series 1 and 2 Garbage Pail Kids that I will be hanging up  ;D

On the defense s'all

[clacktalk]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

[Fragil1ty]

To not be so indecisive when it comes to my keyboard choices.

I went ahead and bought a HHKB, got it last week and enjoyed for it a week, switched back to my MX red for a few hours and since coming back to my HHKB, I'm just not enjoying it as much anymore.

fml.

[SSIPAK]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

which color did you go for? i am also thinking about getting one... sigh...

[clacktalk]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

which color did you go for? i am also thinking about getting one... sigh...

Got black because my Type-S is white haha. Otherwise, I think I would have gone for white since it looks so damn clean.

[SSIPAK]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

which color did you go for? i am also thinking about getting one... sigh...

Got black because my Type-S is white haha. Otherwise, I think I would have gone for white since it looks so damn clean.

I really wish they made black Type-S

[jdcarpe]

To not be so indecisive when it comes to my keyboard choices.

I went ahead and bought a HHKB, got it last week and enjoyed for it a week, switched back to my MX red for a few hours and since coming back to my HHKB, I'm just not enjoying it as much anymore.

fml.

Give it more time. Use it exclusively for a month. Get used to the layout. The beauty of where Control is located, where the backspace is located. The logical placement of the cursor arrows on the function layer. Then try to use your other keyboard(s).

The feeling of oneness with cup rubber will grow on you, like a fungus. At first you will think, why am I using this? They are just rubber domes. Then you will get used to typing on them. Then you will find yourself actually sorta liking the feeling. I know, it's strange to go from a cheap rubberdome, to MX with its purely mechanical feel, and then finding yourself getting comfortable with using what amounts to a fancy rubberdome again. But that's how it happens. And that layout seals the deal.

[dante]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

Ignoring a 87 55g: Easy.

Ignoring a 104 55g: Hard! (Thankfully they don't produce it.)

[clacktalk]

I want more self-control.

Just pulled the trigger on a 55g Realforce from EK because I was afraid I wouldn't see it in stock again for months or even years : [

Ignoring a 87 55g: Easy.

Ignoring a 104 55g: Hard! (Thankfully they don't produce it.)

I'm the opposite haha. I'd rather have a detachable numpad and keep it somewhere on the left of my keyboard.

[clacktalk]

UGH I WANT A DUCK VIPER WITH VINTAGE BLACKS SO BAD . KDKEBEKWLAODBDBRKFOFIHXBSKWOENDNFIRKRNND I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF. c u in my dreams : ' [

[epzy]

i want clacktalk

[joey]

I want... for it to be time to leave work and go home.

[HoffmanMyster]

i want clacktalk

[Oobly]

I want Cherry to improve their stem smoothness, switch to using 62g springs exclusively and offer their switches directly to the publlic in batches of 200 or so....

Just the Clears will make me happy.

And of course, world peace.

[tp4tissue]

I want the ability to integrate chloroplast into my cells, and photosynthesize..

That would be awesome.. 

[DrHubblePhD]

I want some Keydets that don't suck big time.

Pre cursor to that: I want some money so that I can buy keysets that don't suck.

[katushkin]

A house please. I'm almost there 

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

I want the ability to integrate chloroplast into my cells, and photosynthesize..

That would be awesome.. 

but at what cost???

if such a thing were possibly, i'm sure it would require you to become more plantlike, meaning you'd need cell walls... meaning you'd become a human plant, unable to move...

[Sifo]

Dominos to open...

[Evo_Spec]

Dominos to open...

Now I want a nice North American pizza.....

[tp4tissue]

I want the ability to integrate chloroplast into my cells, and photosynthesize..

That would be awesome.. 

but at what cost???

if such a thing were possibly, i'm sure it would require you to become more plantlike, meaning you'd need cell walls... meaning you'd become a human plant, unable to move...

No?  I would just become like Piccolo..

[rowdy]

I want CC to get better.

Not so he can continue Radnelac, but just because he's a nice GHer

[clacktalk]

i want clacktalk

come back 2 me my bbs

[demik]

I want clacktalk to stop being a beyoooootch

[nubbinator]

I want demik to be the little spoon.

[HoffmanMyster]

I want demik to be the little spoon.

And I want demik to be the big spoon for once.

Maybe we make a spoon sandwich?  Best of both worlds?

[ghostjuggernaut]

In-N-Out, but I would settle for some 5 guys.

[Joey Quinn]

I want demik to be the little spoon.

And I want demik to be the big spoon for once.

Maybe we make a spoon sandwich?  Best of both worlds?

Maybe a spoon :circle:

[demik]

I want demik to be the little spoon.

I want demik to be the little spoon.

And I want demik to be the big spoon for once.

Maybe we make a spoon sandwich?  Best of both worlds?

YOU THINKING WHAT IM THINKING?

[suicidal_orange]

I want some mint choc chip ice cream. 

It's 00:30 so I'm going to bed instead

[nubbinator]

In-N-Out, but I would settle for some 5 guys.

I love how both those chains sound sexual.

I want demik to be the little spoon.

I want demik to be the little spoon.

And I want demik to be the big spoon for once.

Maybe we make a spoon sandwich?  Best of both worlds?

YOU THINKING WHAT IM THINKING?

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[demik]

nubs, your googlefu is impressive.