Originally Posted by
stevel610
Converted my first to fixed at 45 years old. Like you I am losing weight. Started at 260, now 235.
Nice!!! I'm finding the weight comes off slower now that I'm North of 40....
Originally Posted by
stevel610
Like you just ordered a new fg/ss. WABI Classic should be here Friday! New Bike Day!!!
Congrats! Mine is coming Monday!
Originally Posted by
stevel610
I ordered it with 44/17 fixed & 18 freewheel. With the 32c GP5000S puts me at 69 gi and 66 gi respectively. I live in a hilly area and these ratios leave room up and down.
Mines coming 44/16 (72.3 GI with the stock 700x23 tires) I've got a pair of 700x28 tires inbound and I'm seriously considering going 44/18 (65.1 GI with 700x28) or maybe even 42/18 (62.2 GI with 700x28) and see where that gets me...I can always switch back later.
Originally Posted by
stevel610
Good luck with your new bike. What did you order?
Thanks! I ordered a State Bicycle Co. Core-Line (in turquoise like pictured above) Real basic budget SS/Fixie bike, but it gets decent enough reviews, and it gives me a platform to try SS riding, I can always upgrade things as they wear out.