2017 Post Your Fixed Gear / Singlespeed Megathread
11-24-17, 04:34 PM
#1252
Clark W. Griswold
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11-24-17, 04:37 PM
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THIS is my latest project - this is meant to be my interim bike until I can get my Langster the way I want it, then it will be retired to happy hour runs w/ the wife, playing w/ the kids and maybe even set it up for gravel...
I had the same thought you suggest: If I really enjoy riding single speed, I may just save the expense, throw on a freewheel cog and ride it the way it was meant to....
11-24-17, 04:43 PM
#1255
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Can you shoot me a link to that freewheel?
THIS is my latest project - this is meant to be my interim bike until I can get my Langster the way I want it, then it will be retired to happy hour runs w/ the wife, playing w/ the kids and maybe even set it up for gravel...
I had the same thought you suggest: If I really enjoy riding single speed, I may just save the expense, throw on a freewheel cog and ride it the way it was meant to....
THIS is my latest project - this is meant to be my interim bike until I can get my Langster the way I want it, then it will be retired to happy hour runs w/ the wife, playing w/ the kids and maybe even set it up for gravel...
I had the same thought you suggest: If I really enjoy riding single speed, I may just save the expense, throw on a freewheel cog and ride it the way it was meant to....
Also this but it is meant more for Moun-tain bikes then road bikes but is a cool front crank:
DOUBLE DOUBLE ? White Industries
All their stuff is made in America and is top quality. I love all of their products that I have (two freewheels and T11 hubs and a hat)
11-24-17, 04:47 PM
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FREEWHEELS ? White Industries
Also this but it is meant more for Moun-tain bikes then road bikes but is a cool front crank:
DOUBLE DOUBLE ? White Industries
All their stuff is made in America and is top quality. I love all of their products that I have (two freewheels and T11 hubs and a hat)
Also this but it is meant more for Moun-tain bikes then road bikes but is a cool front crank:
DOUBLE DOUBLE ? White Industries
All their stuff is made in America and is top quality. I love all of their products that I have (two freewheels and T11 hubs and a hat)
11-24-17, 04:58 PM
#1257
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11-24-17, 05:15 PM
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I just went out and messed with it, it's more comfy this way, puts all the pressure on your backside and no pressure on the front of the house.
I vaguely remember setting up my MTB like this when I was like 21 and ready to buy a new saddle for the pain it was causing...
I vaguely remember setting up my MTB like this when I was like 21 and ready to buy a new saddle for the pain it was causing...
11-25-17, 08:57 PM
#1259
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11-28-17, 01:33 PM
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2015 Cinelli Mash Histogram. Been collecting parts for this build over the passed year. Finally found the frame for a reasonable price and in my size. Been super happy with it so far, excited to put many o' mile on this bike.
12-01-17, 05:47 AM
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^Maybe if the seat was lowered and the bike given to a shorter rider?
12-01-17, 09:18 AM
#1264
Your cog is slipping.
12-01-17, 12:46 PM
#1266
Your cog is slipping.
A traditional 59cm track frame having a level top tube fits nothing like a 59cm Histogram, which is much closer to a 56cm frame. I'm 5'10" and what Cinelli calls "59cm" (based on the c-c seat tube measurement) is what I'd ride.
I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I'm just saying that you maybe should've been looking for the next size up.
I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I'm just saying that you maybe should've been looking for the next size up.
12-01-17, 03:47 PM
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A traditional 59cm track frame having a level top tube fits nothing like a 59cm Histogram, which is much closer to a 56cm frame. I'm 5'10" and what Cinelli calls "59cm" (based on the c-c seat tube measurement) is what I'd ride.
I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I'm just saying that you maybe should've been looking for the next size up.
I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I'm just saying that you maybe should've been looking for the next size up.
12-01-17, 04:59 PM
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tl;dr - post a picture of you on the bike.
12-01-17, 06:34 PM
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12-01-17, 08:29 PM
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^What hub is that?
Maybe if you ask nice you can get zubes to share some of his seat post with you.
Maybe if you ask nice you can get zubes to share some of his seat post with you.
12-01-17, 09:30 PM
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12-01-17, 11:32 PM
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12-02-17, 09:26 AM
#1274
Your cog is slipping.
12-03-17, 10:30 PM
#1275
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I'm sayin. Too much "Could this two speed, internally geared dowhicky help me have a simple, light bike to solve all problems (hills) and cost no money at all" around here lately.
