2016 Post Your Singlespeed/Fixed Gear Megathread
05-05-16, 06:12 AM
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I've given up on trying to figure out the right slack. I'm even using a half link. First the chain will be way too tight like a steel rod...then I'll push the wheel forward just a hair and think it's perfect. Then I'll take a pic and all of a sudden it looks too slack in the picture. I can never get it right.
05-05-16, 07:15 AM
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I've given up on trying to figure out the right slack. I'm even using a half link. First the chain will be way too tight like a steel rod...then I'll push the wheel forward just a hair and think it's perfect. Then I'll take a pic and all of a sudden it looks too slack in the picture. I can never get it right.
05-05-16, 07:29 AM
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I tried Sheldon's guide but came to the conclusion I'll never win this battle.
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
05-05-16, 08:01 AM
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I tried Sheldon's guide but came to the conclusion I'll never win this battle.
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
05-05-16, 08:16 AM
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I tried Sheldon's guide but came to the conclusion I'll never win this battle.
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:
"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."
05-05-16, 10:32 AM
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05-05-16, 10:52 AM
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sorry about the poor quality this is my daily ride trigger (spicer) and my wifes
and the sparkle powny.
I know its been a while
05-05-16, 11:56 AM
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My new ratty Samson. Paid very little.
Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.
I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.
28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.
Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.
I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.
28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.
05-05-16, 12:40 PM
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05-05-16, 06:39 PM
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I have a rear tub wheel with a 22mm already on it. My next purchase will be a front tub wheel also with a 22mm tire.
For riding in the city with crap roads/debris, I'll stick with 25mm clinchers. The 28mm on the back is only there because it's an almost new tire (I got for cheap) and I want to at least get some use out of it.
For riding in the city with crap roads/debris, I'll stick with 25mm clinchers. The 28mm on the back is only there because it's an almost new tire (I got for cheap) and I want to at least get some use out of it.
05-06-16, 02:07 PM
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My new ratty Samson. Paid very little.
Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.
I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.
28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.
Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.
I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.
28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.
