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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By highandlowrpm

Same here. Everyone may have a different setup...

Same here. Everyone may have a different setup that works for them. I prefer single speed whenever I can, up to about 50 mile rides. And like to use tall gears to keep speed up, most often 50x19 for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By highandlowrpm

Not with 4130, can comment on 6061

Not with 4130, can comment on State Black Label 6061 v2. Have had a GREAT experience with the 6061 v2. Over 1000 miles on it, do regular 40-60 mile club rides, gotten it up to 46 mph, and do a mix of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 308,447
Posted By highandlowrpm

Welcome back! Not fixed, but I’ve been riding...

Welcome back! Not fixed, but I’ve been riding single speed for a year so far, and it really is awesome. Doing road group rides, usually 50+ miles. Great, except when spinning 100+ rpm and over 25 mph...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,280
Posted By highandlowrpm

State Bikes are great

Can only speak from my own experience, but my State Bicycle 6061 Black Label SS from 2023 has been outstanding. Around 18 lbs (8 kg), have done over 1000 miles in less than a year, and has been very...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 28,146
Posted By highandlowrpm

Wheel options

In addition to State Bicycle wheelsets, you may also want to consider Wabi Cycles. I’m thinking about getting one of their lightweight wheelsets.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 308,447
Posted By highandlowrpm

Yes, trails/mtb are completely different

Very true. Trails/MTB riding is completely different from road riding. I’m addicted to the speed of roads, but understand the attraction of trail riding. No longer have that bike anymore, after a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,013
Views: 308,447
Posted By highandlowrpm

Finding the right gearing

I highly recommend the white industries dos eno dual freewheel, for on the road manual gearing changes. You do have to convert from track 1/8” to 3/32” chainring and chain, but it’s great. I have the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,901
Posted By highandlowrpm

Yes, understand your point, that depending on use...

Yes, understand your point, that depending on use case one or other type might be more optimal. Though having N+1 bikes is always the best option :)

Regarding higher speeds, getting up to 35-40mph...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,901
Posted By highandlowrpm

I wouldn’t write off a track based bike. Mine...

I wouldn’t write off a track based bike. Mine gets a lot of road use and is light, responsive and fast. Only gets a little twitchy going down fast hairpin descents at 35-40 mph or so. Have over 600...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,901
Posted By highandlowrpm

State Bicycle Black Label

Depends on where you live for availability, but I got a State Bicycle Black Label this year, and it’s both affordable and awesome! Highly recommended. Max tire clearance size for me though has been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,954
Posted By highandlowrpm

p.s. - temporarily tried Conti Gatorskins, and...

p.s. - temporarily tried Conti Gatorskins, and felt like riding in mud, the resistance was so much higher. Right back to GP 5k’s.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,058
Posted By highandlowrpm

Found it to be very ride and climbing dependent: ...

Found it to be very ride and climbing dependent:
- For approx 20-30 mile rides and 2000 ft elevation gain rides, my 50x17 was okay. Was able to do a 60 mile ride with that setup
- For 3000 ft...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,954
Posted By highandlowrpm

After trying to get the lowest rolling resistance...

After trying to get the lowest rolling resistance and decent puncture resistance, my ultimate ride has been Continental Grand Prix 5000’s 28mm with RideNow TPU tubes. Finding my rides are that much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,084
Posted By highandlowrpm

Nice! Also really enjoying my DOS, and appreciate...

Nice! Also really enjoying my DOS, and appreciate the build quality and satisfying freewheel click. Just went from greasing chains to using a chain wax (Maximo chain wax spray), and enjoying even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,609
Posted By highandlowrpm

Maybe a little different for me, since now I only...

Maybe a little different for me, since now I only ride single speed analog and e-bikes, which in both cases limit me to the single gear ratio.

Every ride, get up to about 38-40mph. Max speed 53...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,267
Posted By highandlowrpm

Thanks for your experiences and thoughts. That...

Thanks for your experiences and thoughts. That all makes a lot of sense. Cycle Oregon seems like a big challenge, and quite an accomplishment.

It does seem like I’m working a lot harder with just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,267
Posted By highandlowrpm

Though costly, my solution for the issue will be...

Though costly, my solution for the issue will be the White Industries Dos ENO dual freewheel with 3/32” chain. In my case, I ordered a 17t/19t, and hope to have it and try it out this month.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-14-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

After doing some more research, saw that White...

After doing some more research, saw that White Industries has a 17/19t Dos Eno dual freewheel, that might the best solution for my needs! Use the 17t for majority of ride/rides, and then an...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

Good question. My overall goal for 2023, maybe I...

Good question. My overall goal for 2023, maybe I just like round numbers, is to do a SS 100 mile 10000 ft elevation ride. Based on my most recent 40-60 mile rides with the 48x17 gear, it does seems...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

That was the right search term, good idea....

That was the right search term, good idea. Searching for single speed didn’t get the same results!
Yeah, I’m finding that I may be tapped out at around 60 miles or so, with fairly hilly rides....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

This is great info, thanks: —————————— ...

This is great info, thanks:

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48x17 at 30 rpm on a 10% hill takes 250 watts and on a 15% hill takes 375 watts for 150 lb rider with 20# bike.

48x17 at 40 rpm on a 10% hill takes 335...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

More good info, thanks. Up to 1200km, or even...

More good info, thanks. Up to 1200km, or even 200km, wow. More fuel to give me motivation to try it.

Regarding knee problems, I tore my ACL playing volleyball, and never had knee replacement. But...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

My knees aren’t great, but after several years of...

My knees aren’t great, but after several years of a lot of climbing, my technique has improved enough that I feel that I can climb most anything. A few years ago my knees and legs would cramp up, and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-23, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

Appreciate the info on what others have done....

Appreciate the info on what others have done. That’s what I wondering - what is theoretically possible, and then considering the variables (individual, equipment and ride conditions).

Not young,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
Posted By highandlowrpm

Single speed endurance/century rides?

Didn’t see this subject come up searching the different forums, so posting here:

Anyone with experience and recommendations on doing century rides, or other endurance rides, with a single speed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,267
Posted By highandlowrpm

I have a similar question as the OP. Just...

I have a similar question as the OP.

Just got my first analog SS (State Bicycle Black Label), after coming from road, mtb, and a SS E-bike (Ride1UP Roadster v2 - brilliant bike, with the motor...
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