The Fixie Thread
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vandenberg
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srsly considering going 46x19 on my beater. thats about 65GI. could be a lot of fun, or a lot of pain.
Slowdive
Cannon Fodder
when things get stuck
Thought this might be of interest to a number of you:
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.co...ving-a-stuck-seat-post-or-handlebar-stem.html
Remember reading numerous times across the whole thread (yep, I have actually read it and followed it for a while) punters having trouble removing seatposts and stems that have fused with frames...
...it's pretty good advice from a legit source.
by the by - I am thinking of upgrading the wheels on my SS - it's used as my commuter so strength and reliability are the main aim. Figured deep Vs are the best option. I'm 6'3" and 115. Any better options at price point in your opinions, else deep Vs it would be.
Thought this might be of interest to a number of you:
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.co...ving-a-stuck-seat-post-or-handlebar-stem.html
Remember reading numerous times across the whole thread (yep, I have actually read it and followed it for a while) punters having trouble removing seatposts and stems that have fused with frames...
...it's pretty good advice from a legit source.
by the by - I am thinking of upgrading the wheels on my SS - it's used as my commuter so strength and reliability are the main aim. Figured deep Vs are the best option. I'm 6'3" and 115. Any better options at price point in your opinions, else deep Vs it would be.
joeeee
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Smacks, your a freak.
RCOH
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Last weekend i was trying to skid with my Left foot as the Chocolate foot, i did it a few times and thought "Fuck this is easy.." then realised i had been - Right foot chocolate foot -skiding, even though i was trying to do left the muscle memory wasn't there, well it was..just for wrong foot.49:17 ftw!
74 gi and 34 skid patches, if you're ambidextrous
Kept trying couldn't do it, back to basics. because if i can do it both, i will leave the brake at home
Igofastdh
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Whats gi and skid patches?49:17 ftw!
74 gi and 34 skid patches, if you're ambidextrous
Dan.
Farkin guerilla
Skid patches are the spots were you're tyre will skid. They have a certain spot and different ratios have different amounts. Can't really explain gear inches but I know higher GI means a higher ratio.Whats gi and skid patches?
Gi the amount of distance (in inches) traveled with one crank arm revolution.
In other news. I can skid with both feet now and comfortably ride home in the rain, brakeless.
I also have a frame. Apollo toledo, 54TTx58.
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ambidextrous is lame.49:17 ftw!
74 gi and 34 skid patches, if you're ambidextrous
I just ordered a 21t cog.. contemplating going to a 23t just so i can say to some bmx's that my rear cog is as large as their front.
54tt/58 is my ideal sized bike. Very jealous. If you ever need to give it a new home I know one with room.
*puts on condescending voice* Well actually that's incorrect
The distance you travel for one pedal stroke is actually known as 'development'.
Gear inches are equal to the mechanical advantage that would be achieved on a unicycle or penny-farthing with direct drive. A 70 inch gear would be the same as pedalling a direct drive bicycle with a wheel 70" in diameter wheel. A wheel of this size would have 5.5m of development.
It's your for a small price. Comes with very shinny drop bars which are widish, and could be cut to make wide bullhorns or narrow flats.
Just having a go at riding fixed this past week for the first time, interesting experience. it's pretty tough breaking the habit of coasting from riding bmx/mtb almost daily for 25 years.
Also my left knee feels like it's going to blow up from skidding (not that i've even been skidding that much), i'm not used to pulling up on the pedals. i presume it's just a conditioning thing?
Also my left knee feels like it's going to blow up from skidding (not that i've even been skidding that much), i'm not used to pulling up on the pedals. i presume it's just a conditioning thing?
Carlin
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Yes but no.
Yes it might be conditioning (I'm not a physio, I don't know).
No it's probably not 'just a conditioning thing', if you are getting any pain it's probably best to STOP doing the movement that is causing it until you have it checked out. If it is uncomfortable, I would at the very least be taking it easy.
Be careful with your knees, and don't take advice from the internet.
Lanky Love
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Do people who have come from a background of road/XC where pulling up on the pedals is normal find it easier to start riding fixed?
I've done a lot of XC and while i'm comfortable pulling up on the pedals while climbing hard etc, and working with the momentum of the pedals, the idea of resisting that and pulling back against the momentum feels pretty strange.
Feeling much better today, probably take it easy for a day or two just to be safe.
nick_sixx
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I havent posted here for ages, but I have a couple of questions regarding a fixie/single speed project I am working on:
What size thread are most pedals on road bikes from 1980-1990?
Would any single speed kit fit my hub? I have only had experience with DJ/4X bikes, so I am still learning the differences of road bikes.
Thanks heaps in advance guys
What size thread are most pedals on road bikes from 1980-1990?
Would any single speed kit fit my hub? I have only had experience with DJ/4X bikes, so I am still learning the differences of road bikes.
Thanks heaps in advance guys