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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-14-22, 03:51 PM

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Is a 3x1 fixed gear bike using a FD and a rear derailleur as a tensioner a good idea?

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Posted By 79pmooney

But - double sided fix gear hubs are around and...

But - double sided fix gear hubs are around and no sign of them going away. Miche and at least one Japanese maker. (I hope. With COVID, nothing's a given.)

Yes, this means flipping the wheel and...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-13-22, 01:51 PM

Replies: 21

Is a 3x1 fixed gear bike using a FD and a rear derailleur as a tensioner a good idea?

Views: 786

Posted By 79pmooney

They do work. That now famous Sheldon Brown had...

They do work. That now famous Sheldon Brown had one and rode it the summer I was working in a Boston bike shop. He felt it probably wasn't a good fit for me as a bike racer at the time. I've never...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-13-22, 01:43 PM

Replies: 21

Is a 3x1 fixed gear bike using a FD and a rear derailleur as a tensioner a good idea?

Views: 786

Posted By 79pmooney

And to the topic, multiple chainrings - yes it...

And to the topic, multiple chainrings - yes it can be done.

The Peter Mooney of my username is currently set up as a "triple chainline" fix gear with three chainrings and three cogs on the rear...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

11-13-22, 01:12 PM

Replies: 21

Is a 3x1 fixed gear bike using a FD and a rear derailleur as a tensioner a good idea?

Views: 786

Posted By 79pmooney

Bull. Fix gear simply means the chainwheel and...

Bull. Fix gear simply means the chainwheel and hub have no freewheel mechanism between them so they are locked together in whatever ratio it is set up or is selected if here is a choice. The fix...

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