2006-06-29 23:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by boozymcliverrot 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
NoT to make noise..They are not put in the wheel in such a way that they make noise..
The cards that people _Not only fixie riders but MAINLY riders of Alleycat races and messenger championships/events put in their wheels are often race numbers..or sometimes proof that you went to a checkpoint or finished a ride...I have seen other types of cards in wheels ranging from art projects to porn playing cards..
I know putting card in spokes started around S.F. in the messenger community long before alley cats were conceived -with the GAME SPOKE POKER which was played by picking up playing cards you found in the street and putting them in your wheel (s)and then comparing them to others hands...the rules we used said that you could play a dfferent hand in each wheel --in the late 80's there was even a band by that name. (also in reference to a pipe cleaner--made from a spoke).look where its come too..an event isnt an event if there isnt a special spoke card...
2006-07-01 16:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by club wheel-Dogpatch sf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoke Cards
2016-10-22 00:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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why do fixed gear riders put cards in there spokes?
2015-08-20 14:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Royall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fixed gear riders put cards spokes
2016-01-28 02:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
initially, spoke cards were used as numbers in Alley Cat races. The first allegedly being playing cards. However, in recent times, spoke cards have morphed into a keepsake from these races as well as benefit rides and some other group ride type events. For example:
http://static.flickr.com/26/38842558_d3e8536f3a.jpg
In recent times, spoke cards have grown in popularity and with that, they have become more eclectic and creative. It is not uncommon to see people having a spoke card to identify themselves with their bike that is only for them specifically rather than representative of a race or ride. for example:
http://static.flickr.com/37/129781534_4ef0b57a68.jpg
2006-07-01 23:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by jamesinger 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not uncommon for a "commemorative" spoke card to be made for special rides and races (not limited to fixed gear bikes). Usually a laminated photocopy--bearing the route, location of checkpoint or a design related to the theme of the event.
2006-07-01 23:06:44 · answer #6 · answered by newwavehotdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make noise. Some kids like the sound.
2006-06-29 23:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mimics the sound of a motorbike. I used to do this when I was a kid.
2006-06-30 08:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by k m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋