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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

Honestly I think that my aggressive riding...

Honestly I think that my aggressive riding combined with 53x18 gearing could also have something to do with it. In my area there's a lot of intersections and usually I'm not into cutting red lights...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,747
Posted By cuyd

All right, it's case specific scenario. One more...

All right, it's case specific scenario. One more thing to be aware of is that sometimes those values listed on sidewalls are effect of thorough analysis by company and sometimes those numbers are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,747
Posted By cuyd

All tires have recommended pressure listed on the...

All tires have recommended pressure listed on the sidewall, hence calculations for optimal values should start from there and (usually)should not go out of those ranges. Technically this is also true...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

Here's a picture of my chainline: ...

Here's a picture of my chainline:

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

I am also wondering on chain weight, it seems...

I am also wondering on chain weight, it seems that 410 in Izumi name is it's weight in grams. Seems that many 1/8" chains are around 410 grams(including things like Wippermann Connex 108) while SRAM...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

I know that in normal conditions it's poor...

I know that in normal conditions it's poor maintenance that kills most chains, but you have to take in account that the load on drivetrain is highest when you're doing something odd, like sprinting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

Honestly this is one of the things that is...

Honestly this is one of the things that is boggling me. On one hand I know that some people can have their chains running for 2000 miles without issue and on the other hand I know people who...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

At this point I'm more like wondering is...

At this point I'm more like wondering is nickel-plating worth those few extra bucks. I had nickel-plated Connex chains that rusted on outer plates after few months of normal use, oddly it was faster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

Interesting that SRAM PC-1 has such negative...

Interesting that SRAM PC-1 has such negative reviews. My experience with low-end SRAM chains only comes from PC-850 on geared bikes, and honestly I can't say a bad word about it. But upon tougher...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By cuyd

New chain, SRAM vs Izumi

Hey, I got my singlespeed all-weather commuter and I need a new chain. It has 53T chainring taken from 10-speed road bike and 18T cog taken from 8-speed bike so both 1/8" and 3/32" chains can fit....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 890
Posted By cuyd

Thanks, what's behind my story is that large 53T...

Thanks, what's behind my story is that large 53T chainring got wrecked and must be replaced. As current chain and sprocket are also worn out they will be replaced as well. I would normally go with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 890
Posted By cuyd

Gear Ratio vs Chainring/Sprocket size

I was using 53x18T on singlespeed bike and now I can swap to 50x17T. Gear Ratio is nearly same, am I going to feel any difference?

I've checked the forums and there's a lot of rumor around this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By cuyd

After reading all of this and inspecting my...

After reading all of this and inspecting my drivetrain again I've decided to replace it completely. Chain was stretched by almost 1/8"(previously it wasn't even 1/16", could be related to chainring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By cuyd

It's my bike but I didn't build it. As I said,...

It's my bike but I didn't build it. As I said, I've got SS chain(1/8"), but AFAIK front cog was from 8-speed road bike(3/32") and rear cog is probably from BMX(1/8"). This setup worked fine for many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By cuyd

Are singlespeed/8-speed chainrings better than 10+ ones?

I need to get new 135BCD chainring for my singlespeed bike, previously it was 53/18 and I want to keep it that way(52 is acceptable). Few choices are possible, I could either get one for track bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,799
Posted By cuyd

Thanks for all the answers. I've decided to use...

Thanks for all the answers. I've decided to use single chaintug on driveside, and the one I'm using was made for track dropouts but I've managed to modify it a bit, to the point where it's easy to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,799
Posted By cuyd

Hey As for dropouts, thanks for correcting...

Hey

As for dropouts, thanks for correcting me, they are quite similar to those from picture but bit more pointing downwards so I called them vertical but they are indeed of semi-horizontal type.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,799
Posted By cuyd

Are there any chain tensioners for old road frames with vertical dropouts?

I got a singlespeed bike made out of old road frame with vertical dropouts, something like this:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By cuyd

Thanks for answer. I've noticed that there's...

Thanks for answer.

I've noticed that there's plenty of those hex key steel/Cr-Mo skewers around but most have one-piece aluminium nuts. While, like you did, replacing one nut is possible, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By cuyd

Can I use 135mm rear hub skewer with 130mm hub?

Hello,

I got steel road frame with horizontal dropouts and 130mm rear hub. When fixing wheel I broke QR skewer. Now, when trying to get replacement I don't want it to be QR type but hex key...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By cuyd

I looked at it exactly this way. I guess that...

I looked at it exactly this way. I guess that bigger pads might also last bit longer(assuming same material).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By cuyd

Thanks for all the answers. As I said I have...

Thanks for all the answers. As I said I have serious considerations related to safety of such modifications. I know some people do use those successfully, but I've also heard bad stories. Those BDop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By cuyd

Are brake extenders safe and effective?

Are caliper length extenders dangerous? I've heard so multiple times but I want to clarify this. There are various types, this one is looks apparently fine but such construction will get these bolts...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By cuyd

Initially I though same but after close...

Initially I though same but after close inspection rear sprocket does have small wear signs. I was also wondering about chain being too tense or too lose(as I have no idea what would be perfect)....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By cuyd

It was measured in bicycle shop and the owner...

It was measured in bicycle shop and the owner couldn't believe (he was one of those people claiming such chains would survive everything). I took basic ruler and it doesn't look good, there's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-14-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By cuyd

Wippermann ConneX on my singlespeed wore out after 300-500miles

Hey, I am using singlespeed steel road frame with straight bars and road tires. Gear ratio is 52x18, my area is almost totally flat(except for bridges/overpasses) and I'm riding in clipless pedals....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By cuyd

All right, thanks guys. I'm going to leave it as...

All right, thanks guys. I'm going to leave it as it is and keep riding. The bottom bracket indeed does turn when freewheel is spinning. So once I get to cleaning drivetrain in future I will clean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By cuyd

Honestly, when I coast it's because I'm about to...

Honestly, when I coast it's because I'm about to slow down, normally I'm used to constant pedaling. So it doesn't bother me this way, but what about mechanics - is there any issue with it working...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By cuyd

This describes lots of problems I have with my...

This describes lots of problems I have with my single-speed bike(albeit I think freewheel issue is separate). Given that I don't have tensioner and my frame has horizontal dropouts, raw leg power...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By cuyd

Thanks for answers. Few more findings, I've tried...

Thanks for answers. Few more findings, I've tried to spin just the freewheel without chain attached and I'm 99% sure it's not spinning properly. This would mean that hub and hub cones/chain tension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By cuyd

rear wheel spinning problem

I got freewheel single-speed bike that was converted from old road bike(horizontal dropouts). Rear wheel works all fine when I'm spinning it in hands, it's well trued and brakes are properly adjusted...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-31-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,730
Posted By cuyd

I am really sorry. I didn't mean 4/6 PSI but 4/6...

I am really sorry. I didn't mean 4/6 PSI but 4/6 BAR. I don't know how could I make such mistake. Thanks for answers.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-29-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,730
Posted By cuyd

Yes, but the thing is - how bike turns. I was...

Yes, but the thing is - how bike turns. I was wondering didn't they put uneven pressure on rear tires purposefully because there's just one drive-side and on this kind of tricycles turning to other...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-29-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,730
Posted By cuyd

Tricycle tire pressure

On a tricycle with single sided drive, should tires be inflated to exactly same pressure? I am asking because I've noticed that on stock new bike with three tires the tire installed on the rear drive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

I wonder how those saddles(Spec Power; Shimano...

I wonder how those saddles(Spec Power; Shimano PRO, etc) compare to ISM U-type saddles, all of them are being advertised as noseless but I can clearly see that former two do have noses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

I can buy used Adamo Typhoon for around...

I can buy used Adamo Typhoon for around $28(probably 2015 model with minor scratches) or new fake one for half the price, those are my cheapest options as I don't want to spend much. Note I never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

Thanks, and what about ISM saddles when riding on...

Thanks, and what about ISM saddles when riding on hoods?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,161
Posted By cuyd

I never owned Iron Horse bike so I can't say a...

I never owned Iron Horse bike so I can't say a thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

The fact that I have tried few different saddles...

The fact that I have tried few different saddles and couldn't find one fitting my semi-aggressive position with occasional aero-bar handle. As I said, I am using saddle that looks very similar to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

I am not limited to ISM saddles, albeit I like...

I am not limited to ISM saddles, albeit I like how those saddles are made. There are more standard snub nose saddles I've mentioned like Specialized Power and Shimano Pro Stealth. I don't have access...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,161
Posted By cuyd

Eventually you might try getting older cyclocross...

Eventually you might try getting older cyclocross bicycle that could accept wider tires for small price or some overhyped, overpriced gravel bike too. But having two bikes will let you specialize...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,967
Posted By cuyd

Maybe, but many people swap tires. When rear tire...

Maybe, but many people swap tires. When rear tire is getting worn they swap current front for rear and buy new front one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,707
Posted By cuyd

You should check if there's a rust inside frame...

You should check if there's a rust inside frame tubes. I've rode rustier bikes without any issues but if its complete rehaul then it's now the time to take care of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,931
Posted By cuyd

Maybe you just got more experience, not only with...

Maybe you just got more experience, not only with yourself but also with other people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,967
Posted By cuyd

I used to do reverse, bigger, gripper tire front...

I used to do reverse, bigger, gripper tire front for control but I know people who did reverse without any issues, they enjoyed the setup. One thing that you have to take care of, when taking sharp...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

My issue with current saddle is that usually...

My issue with current saddle is that usually after around 40 miles my sit bones start to hurt a lot, to the point where I can feel that I have both condition and power in legs to ride hard but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,737
Posted By cuyd

Are stub-nose saddles fine for gravel/mtb?

I was wondering are snub-nose saddles fine for gravel/mtb? ISM Adamo, Specialized Power, Shimano Pro Stealth and similar, usually coming from TT/Tri. I'm not even talking about their special offroad...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-06-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,488
Posted By cuyd

So by now, I have seen few used tricycles myself...

So by now, I have seen few used tricycles myself and noticed that in most cases rear wheels ain't rotating as smooth as front wheel. Is this normal effect because there's big axle slowing them down...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-26-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,488
Posted By cuyd

I have one more question, when riding normal...

I have one more question, when riding normal upright tricycles downhill(not a serious downhill but lets say steep bridge descent), is braking or turning dangerous? Could sudden braking cause...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-26-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,488
Posted By cuyd

Are tadpole trikes more stable than trikes with...

Are tadpole trikes more stable than trikes with two rear wheels? Have you ever experienced rear wheel skidding?
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