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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,276
Posted By HLaudio

Like I said..”If only I were 40yrs younger!”...

Like I said..”If only I were 40yrs younger!” Enjoy the ride, TMonk!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,276
Posted By HLaudio

Kudos! TMonk! Oh, if only I were 40 years...

Kudos! TMonk! Oh, if only I were 40 years younger! I ride strictly for exercise. 48:16 gives me all the workout I need. I’m happy to average 80rpm. I’ve hit 105rpm on a rare windless day. Just got...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,276
Posted By HLaudio

Thanks! mihlbach! Thanks for taking the time to...

Thanks! mihlbach!
Thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate your knowledge and I can now apply this to my riding technique.
Cheers! H
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,276
Posted By HLaudio

Hello mihlbach! could you please explain “If...

Hello mihlbach!

could you please explain “If you can’t spin @30mph with 48:16, you don’t know how to pedal. Your problem is not your gear ratio, it’s your poor spinning technique.”

I don’t...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By HLaudio

Hey! Thanks guys! For the comments and...

Hey! Thanks guys! For the comments and suggestions. Had to delay my bike work for a few days...90 yr old father-in-law has returned home from back surgery rehab. Will try to pick this up come...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By HLaudio

Thanks IAmSam! Pure Cycles guy suggested a...

Thanks IAmSam! Pure Cycles guy suggested a certain 14t freewheel that I purchased but haven’t taken the time to try. It looks like a tight fit. Just had the thought of putting it on the fixed side....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By HLaudio

Oh yeah running 48t chainring

Oh yeah running 48t chainring
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By HLaudio

Thanks cs007! I currently have a flipflop...

Thanks cs007! I currently have a flipflop wheelset with 16t freewheel & 15t fixed cog. Want to change the 15t fixed to a 14t freewheel
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By HLaudio

Dual freewheel???

Hey Guys & Gals! Is it possible to put a 16t freewheel gear on one side and 14t freewheel on the other? This would allow me to flip the gears. I would have two chains for each freewheel set.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By HLaudio

Thank you Unca Sam! I left out the back to trash...

Thank you Unca Sam! I left out the back to trash step!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By HLaudio

I’m a fan of same size front and back. I don’t...

I’m a fan of same size front and back. I don’t need spare tires in two sizes. I can rotate tires front to back as I see more tire wear on the rear tire. I run WTB Thickslick 700c-28 with Continental...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,017
Posted By HLaudio

Hey elae! I was off the bike for 35yrs! Got back...

Hey elae! I was off the bike for 35yrs! Got back on May2016! Rode a cheap cruiser type; crashed it! Broke collarbone. 6 months later back in the saddle. Bought a Pure Cycles single speed and been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,288
Posted By HLaudio

Hello Folks! Mind if I squeeze in here?! Gonna...

Hello Folks! Mind if I squeeze in here?! Gonna be 66 in October! Looks like a good group here defying the aging process! During this pandemic phase, I noticed that roughly 75% of riders appear to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,113,887
Posted By HLaudio

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/828x1792/535be08b_7490_46a1_802f_06d786b5cc65_68e1b6ef61987797c2a61c5e54691c376107eeca.jpeg
I did a quick workout ride I call the BIG box...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By HLaudio

TugaDude has also offered some good info!

TugaDude has also offered some good info!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By HLaudio

Faisal, any chainring that matches your current...

Faisal, any chainring that matches your current crankset BCD will work. The BCD is the Bolt Circle Diameter. If you find a 44T chainring that has same BCD size you should be good. Also note number of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-20, 04:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By HLaudio

Faisal, I would change the chainring to a smaller...

Faisal, I would change the chainring to a smaller size. 44T or maybe lower. Leave the rear cog as is. Regarding seat height, we are both roughly the same height, i have my seat set at 72cm. Measured...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,249
Posted By HLaudio

Hey everybody! This is my Steel Horse... ...

Hey everybody! This is my Steel Horse...
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/66fb112e_e339_4fb9_b3fc_4f88a527cbb6_5c78ac05e2889c97abd206d770031a1906f5fd56.jpeg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

Hey VS3! Here’s a photo of my Steel Horse... ...

Hey VS3! Here’s a photo of my Steel Horse...
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/66fb112e_e339_4fb9_b3fc_4f88a527cbb6_5c78ac05e2889c97abd206d770031a1906f5fd56.jpeg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By HLaudio

Hello Faisal! Please tell us more about your...

Hello Faisal! Please tell us more about your bike... make, model, bike size, chainring size, crank length and rear cog size. Maybe include your weight. If you don’t mind.
Be safe, H
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

Hey VS3! Both those bikes look better than good!

Hey VS3! Both those bikes look better than good!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

Hey! glad we’re all on the same page now!...

Hey! glad we’re all on the same page now! However, my apologies to “sc007” for highjacking his topic. If I recall correctly, he asked bigger bigger or smaller smaller chainring:cog. My answer is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By HLaudio

I agree... go with the 1/8 chain. Also be sure...

I agree... go with the 1/8 chain. Also be sure the 48T chainring is also able to handle the 1/8” chain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

BTW... I use BikeCalc.com for estimates only....

BTW... I use BikeCalc.com for estimates only. However, I have found it to be fairly accurate. My 107rpm = 25.4mph. My average cadence of 86 = 20.8mph same as BikeCalc!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

Senrab62... full disclosure about me and my...

Senrab62... full disclosure about me and my bike!

I am 65yrs young, 175lbs and 5’10” tall. I ride a Pure Cycles steel single speed with WTB 700-28c ThickSlick tires, front & rear Tektro rim...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

For me it’s not about spinning out, it’s about...

For me it’s not about spinning out, it’s about higher average speed My average cadence is much like VS3, 78-83. Im fairly certain that if I up the chainring I’ll increase my average speed , IF I can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,863
Posted By HLaudio

I’m with you, VS3! I started out 46:16 and spun...

I’m with you, VS3! I started out 46:16 and spun out too. Upped the chainring to 48 and find this to be ok for now. Average cadence is 80. Keeps me around 20mph. I would like to try 50T chainring or...
Forum: Introductions
04-14-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By HLaudio

Hey there! Taff78! Good to meet ya!

Hey there! Taff78! Good to meet ya!
Forum: Introductions
04-14-20, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By HLaudio

Hey Rage! Thanks for the response! getting...

Hey Rage! Thanks for the response!

getting back on the bike, after 30+ years absent, was the best thing I did for my health. I chose the simplicity of single speed to lessen the maintenance...
Forum: Introductions
04-13-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By HLaudio

Hello from Bradenton!

Hello all!

I’m Harold, retired to Bradenton from Chicagoland in 2016. Got back to cycling a few years ago. Don’t need two cars and the high insurance costs associated. So bought a bike! Bought a...
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