#NewBikeDay
My grandfather rode a pink bike.
My father rode a pink bike.
I ride a pink bike.
Meet my new Condor Classico Pista. Yes, it’s millennial pink.
I’m going back to my roots. I grew up in a family of old school roadies. In the winter - you rode fixed.
Why? Winter is a time for long steady base miles, focussing on pedal technique and suplesse.
A fixed-gear teaches you to pedal in full circles, increases leg speed, improves handling and self-awareness.
‘Fixed’ is my favourite way to ride. Your legs and bike synchronise in perfect harmony, its a beautiful thing.
I used to ride fixed all year round, on reliability rides, club runs, chain gangs, hill climbs, solo steady miles, commuting, etc. I’d only choose a derailleur for events or particularly hilly rides.
Unfortunately, about 4 years ago, my dad’s old Holdsworthy 531 track frame gave up the ghost and I never got around to replacing it.
Now I have a fixed gear bike back in my life and I couldn’t be happier. Why did it take me so long?
Frame: Condor Classico Pista ‘Candy Pink’
Chainset: Campagnolo Record Pista 170mm
Wheels: Condor Uno Hubs, Mavic Open Pro rims
BB: Condor Pista
Headset: Condor 1in Threaded
Seatpin: Condor Strada In-line
Saddle: San Morco Rolls (Flemish Armchair)
Stem: Cinelli A1 130mm
Bars: Velodrome Shop
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Drilled
Bar Tape: Fizik Classic
Brake Calliper: Condor Strada
Gareth.