What go fast urban bike?

[stephenmarklay]

Poking around and a fund more urban bike. As an example would be the Cannondale Bad boy bikes.

Something that can be ridden fast and hard, maybe jumped now and again and wheelies galore

[uber]

If it is in your budget, check out the Vanilla Workshop website and watch the clip on the Urban Racer.

[mhespenheide]

Early 90's mountain bike; look for a former high-end cross-country bike that's fully rigid -- no suspension front or rear. Put on some slicks. Get the handlebars low and forwards, like they would have been at the time, so they're closer to a road position -- centered over the front hub. Cut the bars a little narrower if you want to, but otherwise: enjoy!

[tim.bikeparty]

Originally Posted by uber

If it is in your budget, check out the Vanilla Workshop website and watch the clip on the Urban Racer.

i test rode one of these, it was phenomenal and exactly what it sounds like you are looking for (if you can afford it)

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by tim.bikeparty

i test rode one of these, it was phenomenal and exactly what it sounds like you are looking for (if you can afford it)

Ya, those coaster brake Linuses are perfect.

[stephenmarklay]

Agreed it looks super fun. Can’t and don’t want to afford it though.

I am thinking about a single speed even. That is just where my cycling head is at...

[flydhest]

Curious how others feel. I have been, an urban cyclist for a couple decades now. I realized at some point I prefer a road bike or at least drop bars for riding. Wide cushy tires, for sure, but a road-ish bike. Others? I know most "urban bikes" are flat bars. Am I alone?

[tuscanyswe]

I ride all day in the city. Much prefer a regular road (dont even want large tires 23 n 25s work great for me) bike with drops over anything else. For winter or bad weather i ride a cross bike, currently that has flat bars.

[adamhell]

old fully rigid stumpjumper or rockhopper, schwalbe fat franks (or similar). friction thumb shifters, comfy saddle, basket, maybe fenders, & ur gud to go.

OR all city/surly somethingorother with similar treatment, mimic that Vanilla thing at like 1/30th the cost.

[gomango]

Originally Posted by adamhell

old fully rigid stumpjumper or rockhopper, schwalbe fat franks (or similar). friction thumb shifters, comfy saddle, basket, maybe fenders, & ur gud to go.

OR all city/surly somethingorother with similar treatment, mimic that Vanilla thing at like 1/30th the cost.

My wife would certainly agree with you.

She rides this constantly (83 Stumpjumper Sport) and just loves it.

She gets more positive comments on this than she does on her De Rosa.

[IMG]Mom's day by gomango1849, on Flickr[/IMG]

[weisan]

Any bike that can fit a set of Compass SwitchBack Hills tires.

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by weisan

Any bike that can fit a set of Compass SwitchBack Hills tires.

Or Rat Trap Pass.
I like the old mtb idea, particularly because they made them long and low back then... fun but aggressive.

[whateveronfire]

Spouse has a Bad Boy from the last year they were US made. Just a fantastic bike. It has the front shock, though I'm not sure it needs it. At any rate, if you can find one of those in nice shape, I'd go for it.

[providence]

Schwinn Cimarron. Compass Rat Trap Pass. Nitto Bullmoose bars. Modern saddle. Overhaul the rest.

Was a fun, quick project. Mostly just bomb around town and treat it like a big BMX bike with gears. It sees the occasional gravel.

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by providence

Schwinn Cimarron. Compass Rat Trap Pass. Nitto Bullmoose bars. Modern saddle. Overhaul the rest.

Was a fun, quick project. Mostly just bomb around town and treat it like a big BMX bike with gears. It sees the occasional gravel.

That thing is cool. The color is really unique