Tire swap on C1
11-08-19, 12:12 PM
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Tire swap on C1
I went back with my Maxxis Hookworms on my Matte Bark C1 and put my cruiser bars back on .
After my crash last week , I feel more comfortable riding the Maxxis . They ride so smooth too .
This may become my winter ride .
It is for now anyways . 56 today but sunny so I did 7.2 miles around the neighborhood.
After my crash last week , I feel more comfortable riding the Maxxis . They ride so smooth too .
This may become my winter ride .
It is for now anyways . 56 today but sunny so I did 7.2 miles around the neighborhood.
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I was going to change out the chainring to a 36 tooth . I’ve bought a 40 and a 36 tooth Wald and I’d taken the crank completely out today and was trying to remove the old chainring when I noticed the pin hole that holds the chainring in position was an oval and the Walds were round .
I put it all back together until I can get the correct chainring.
I have a Sunlight 32 tooth with an oval slot I plan on putting on my black C1 with the two speed kickback hub . Thinking the 32 tooth will give me a super low gear for hills and a second gear for cruising.
I’m going to have to figure out how to get the old chainrings off first .
That or change to a three piece crank . If I knew what I needed to buy , I’d go that route on both C1’s .
Anybody ever change out their C1 to a three piece crank ?
edit: found out Sturmey Archer has a 24 tooth cog that should fit my single speed rear hub . Hopefully that’ll give me the gearing I’m looking for . It’s a lot easier to change the rear than it is the front chainring.
I put it all back together until I can get the correct chainring.
I have a Sunlight 32 tooth with an oval slot I plan on putting on my black C1 with the two speed kickback hub . Thinking the 32 tooth will give me a super low gear for hills and a second gear for cruising.
I’m going to have to figure out how to get the old chainrings off first .
That or change to a three piece crank . If I knew what I needed to buy , I’d go that route on both C1’s .
Anybody ever change out their C1 to a three piece crank ?
edit: found out Sturmey Archer has a 24 tooth cog that should fit my single speed rear hub . Hopefully that’ll give me the gearing I’m looking for . It’s a lot easier to change the rear than it is the front chainring.
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Updated pic of my Matte Bark C1 . I swapped out the rear cog for a 24 tooth . Makes a world of difference. Spins out around 11.5-12mph . Plenty fast . Over a three mile cardio ride this evening in the neighborhood, I averaged 9.8mph .
Love this bike !
Love this bike !
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hey bro I'm building a bike and saw tire and rim combination. If ya don't mind I love to no what rims ya got and tire size and width. Im having trouble figuring it out. Covid has everything shutdown and I don't want to waste my money on trial and error... tks hamrod55
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More info please. Brand of bike and wheel size. Would be a good start. When yoou have 10 posts then add some pictures of what he is working with. Roger
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Rims came from Bikewheelwarehouse but they’ve decided to no longer offer cruiser wheelsets .
Tires are Maxxis Hookworms 26x2.5” .
At the moment, my Matt Bark C1 has a silver wheelset with a two speed kickback hub and Maxxis Hookworms.
My black C1 has a green SS wheelset with Maxxis Hookworms.
Tires are Maxxis Hookworms 26x2.5” .
At the moment, my Matt Bark C1 has a silver wheelset with a two speed kickback hub and Maxxis Hookworms.
My black C1 has a green SS wheelset with Maxxis Hookworms.
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Put the bullhorn bars back on both my C1’s .
Put my red wheelset back on the the Matt Bark .
Put my red wheelset back on the the Matt Bark .
09-29-20, 12:55 PM
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What front brake caliper are you running on the Bark C1? I'm considering one for mine but I'm not sure it will clear the front stubby fender I have. I'd like a little more stopping power but not sure I want to ditch the fenders yet.
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Tektro long reach caliber with Koolstop pads .
