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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By TejanoTrackie

My formulas do not make any assumptions regarding...

My formulas do not make any assumptions regarding the amount of flex, only that there is more flex with a shallower head angle, all else being equal. Are your measurements based on a frame only, or a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By TejanoTrackie

I disagree with the text that I’ve placed in...

I disagree with the text that I’ve placed in bold. Head tube angle works in concert with fork offset (rake) to attain a certain amount of trail for different performance characteristics. Racing bikes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Yes, wheelbase affects the ride, but also head...

Yes, wheelbase affects the ride, but also head tube angle. A shallower head tube angle will transmit less shock up the fork axially and will allow the fork to flex more. Bikes like the Wabi have both...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By TejanoTrackie

You might want to contact Wabi to see if they...

You might want to contact Wabi to see if they will sell you a 650c wheelset. They sell a 650c version of the Wabi Classic, but do not currently sell the wheels by themselves.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,226
Posted By TejanoTrackie

It’s really easy if you use a front brake. The...

It’s really easy if you use a front brake. The secret is to keep pedaling so that you don’t bounce, and ride the front brake to control your speed. Also, good foot retention is a must.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,226
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Hey, thanks much for the love. I’m only 77 and...

Hey, thanks much for the love. I’m only 77 and don’t race anymore, but I do ride fixed a lot. I have 12 fixed gear bikes and 5 single speeds, and don’t plan to build or buy anymore. I’m a steel is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 716
Posted By TejanoTrackie

This frameset is NOT sold or shipped by Amazon,...

This frameset is NOT sold or shipped by Amazon, so you have zero protection if there’s a problem. Instead, it is sold by a Chinese lady named Susan and shipped from China with at least a one month...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,193
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Stay away from the SRAM PC-1. I actually broke...

Stay away from the SRAM PC-1. I actually broke one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,846
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Great score ! I'm very happy for you. I wish I...

Great score ! I'm very happy for you. I wish I had worked for a company like that. I'm riding mine more than any other of my fixed gear bikes, and find the ride to be dreamy. It's really crazy about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By TejanoTrackie

The problem isn't the contact angle, but the fact...

The problem isn't the contact angle, but the fact that the contact surface isn't flat. Instead, it is continuously curved, such that there will be only a small amount of contact between the brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Those rims are an aero shape without a flat...

Those rims are an aero shape without a flat braking surface, so you should not use them with rim brakes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,846
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Like veganbikes I don't have anything new, nor am...

Like veganbikes I don't have anything new, nor am I likely to have any more ever again. Here are a few of my old favorites:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,363
Posted By TejanoTrackie

My frame is a special 42cm size designed...

My frame is a special 42cm size designed specifically for 650c wheels. The 49cm and larger frames require 700c wheels for the brakes to reach the rims. I'm only 5'-2" tall and the 49cm frame, which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,363
Posted By TejanoTrackie

You mentioned the Wabi Thunder, but were...

You mentioned the Wabi Thunder, but were concerned that the website photos did not provide a good indication of their quality. I own a Wabi classic and can attest to the very high quality of Wabi...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By TejanoTrackie

My original 1975 ABL number was M13810, however,...

My original 1975 ABL number was M13810, however, the USCF changed it to L02412, which I retained until I stopped racing after 1991. I resumed racing in 2000, and my new license number became...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By TejanoTrackie

See the following chart >>>...

See the following chart >>> https://www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart

You should match the tire width to the rim width. So, for a 43mm wide tire, you should use a rim with an inner width...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-14-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,324
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Well, after all the drama, JV and PR did not...

Well, after all the drama, JV and PR did not attack SK on the 18th stage, and he retained his lead in the GC. In fact, he gained 9 seconds on JV when he went with late attacks by Ayuso and Mas, just...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-13-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,324
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Remember when Hinault said he'd work for Lemond...

Remember when Hinault said he'd work for Lemond in the next TDF, and then changed his mind when he saw the opportunity to win again ? Anyway, it's survival of the fittest when it comes to pro sports....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Just be aware that you will need special tools to...

Just be aware that you will need special tools to remove the fixed cog. You will need a lockring tool to remove the lockring and a chainwhip to remove the cog itself. If you don't already have these,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By TejanoTrackie

It is extremely easy. You simply unscrew the...

It is extremely easy. You simply unscrew the lockring and fixed cog, and screw on a single freewheel. If it does not already have a front and rear brake, then you add them as well. You do not need to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

^^^ That is definitely a single speed freewheel,...

^^^ That is definitely a single speed freewheel, not a fixed gear. It is also not a flip flop hub, because of the brake disk on the other side, so you will not be able to set it up as a fixed gear....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

If the hub has a freewheel on one side, then the...

If the hub has a freewheel on one side, then the bike should have both front and rear brakes. Make sure to verify this before you purchase it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Provided the bike is equipped with front and rear...

Provided the bike is equipped with front and rear brakes, this is a good way to experiment with both fixed and freewheel riding without having to buy two different bikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

That is called a flip-flop hub, and typically...

That is called a flip-flop hub, and typically there is a fixed cog on one side and a freewheel on the other side. And, yes, you can reverse (flip) the wheel to change between a fixed gear and a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Yes, it is better to ride a fixed gear bike with...

Yes, it is better to ride a fixed gear bike with some sort of foot retention, such as toe clips and straps or clipless pedals. This permits you to apply force to the pedals both when pushing down and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Welcome to this forum. Your first post is one of...

Welcome to this forum. Your first post is one of the best that I've seen. It is intelligent, articulate and relevant to the topics discussed here. First, let me congratulate you on getting back into...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By TejanoTrackie

100mm front, 120mm rear

100mm front, 120mm rear
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,345
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Those Wallymart bikes are total garbage, and not...

Those Wallymart bikes are total garbage, and not worth buying at even half the price. You'll spend more fixing all the problems than it will cost to buy something better. For just $50 more you can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 880
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Wabi Classic 'City Lights' Limited Edition

https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-classic-city-lights-limited-edition

https://wabicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/citylightssun1.jpg?v=1690830399&width=2784

It looks a lot like my All City Big...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Well, at least Surly and Salsa will continue,...

Well, at least Surly and Salsa will continue, although All City bikes were definitely nicer. So glad I managed to acquire a Big Block before it was discontinued.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Sorry if I irritated you, it was not my...

Sorry if I irritated you, it was not my intention. If you put a wide tire on a narrow rim, such that it is severely lightbulbed, then indeed it will get taller when moved to a wider rim. However, if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Actually, it is the opposite. As the rim gets...

Actually, it is the opposite. As the rim gets wider, it forces the tire apart, which pulls the tire down and makes it shorter. The tire surface does not change, so it is forced to span a greater...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Yes, indeed, wider rims will make tires wider.

Yes, indeed, wider rims will make tires wider.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,498
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Well, I think all you roadies with your fancy...

Well, I think all you roadies with your fancy shmancy multi-speed bikes are a bunch of sissies. Real cyclists ride singlespeed or fixed gear bikes. :lol:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-24-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,813
Posted By TejanoTrackie

A single speed has a freewheel, allowing you to...

A single speed has a freewheel, allowing you to coast. A fixed gear is connected directly to the hub, such that you must continue pedaling.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,932
Posted By TejanoTrackie

You must have missed my subsequent post where I...

You must have missed my subsequent post where I show that the bottle is really not that close to the tire:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,433
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Assuming you have a single chainring in front (no...

Assuming you have a single chainring in front (no front derailleur), then definitely a narrow-wide chainring will help avoid unwanted chain drop. I had this problem with a 3x7 setup that I converted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,932
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Just turned 77 today. Only my insurance agent,...

Just turned 77 today. Only my insurance agent, dentist and one of my stock brokers remembered and sent me a happy birthday e-mail. Celebrated with a Dos Equis Ambar and a quart of Häagen-Dazs. Life...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,761
Posted By TejanoTrackie

By my calculation your cadence is 75 in that gear...

By my calculation your cadence is 75 in that gear at 22 mph, which is not very high. Personally, I'd rather be at a cadence of at least 90 when I'm trying to push hard, which works out to about 83 gi...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,761
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Auto industry ?

Auto industry ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,761
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Wow ! I didn't even run that high of a gear when...

Wow ! I didn't even run that high of a gear when I raced on the track. 😲
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By TejanoTrackie

You're welcome, and good luck in your quest.

You're welcome, and good luck in your quest.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Thanks for the clarification.

Thanks for the clarification.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By TejanoTrackie

That's certainly a good solution to avoid dealing...

That's certainly a good solution to avoid dealing with French pedal threads, although I was easily able to tap two Stronglight 93 crankset French pedal threads out to English. I think the Stronglight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,828
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Now that I've retired from racing, I have no...

Now that I've retired from racing, I have no reason to ride in a group for training. Occasionally, I'll go on a short ride with my neighbor, mostly to socialize, but basically I just ride alone. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By TejanoTrackie

This is the bike I recommended for my neighbor's...

This is the bike I recommended for my neighbor's 6 y/o boy. He absolutely loves it.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/jett-20-single-speed/p/216864?color=349766-216864&searchText=92722-3020
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,289
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Unfortunately, they don't make those in a 42cm...

Unfortunately, they don't make those in a 42cm frame, 650c wheel size. :(

Anyway, it's a moot point since they are now sold out of those.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,252
Posted By TejanoTrackie

Just some observations regarding clipless pedals....

Just some observations regarding clipless pedals. I find it much easier to unclip by rotating my heel inward rather than outward. Also, most pedals allow you to adjust the effort required to unclip,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,761
Posted By TejanoTrackie

So that still works out to about a 68 rpm cadence...

So that still works out to about a 68 rpm cadence at 16 mph. If you geared down to 51x19, you'd have a cadence of 76 rpm, which is about where I'm at.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,761
Posted By TejanoTrackie

It varies for me, but lower than that gear,...

It varies for me, but lower than that gear, because I like to maintain a higher cadence. So I've got 46x17 on one bike and 43x16 on another bike. Your cadence with that gearing at 16 mph will be only...
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