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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-17-21, 04:49 PM

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single speed conversion: trial set up opinions

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Posted By Iride01

But what squirtdad is talking about won't be a...

But what squirtdad is talking about won't be a problem for just trying it out by staying in one gear in your bikes current configuration. If you don't like staying in any one of the current gear...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-17-21, 04:19 PM

Replies: 21

single speed conversion: trial set up opinions

Views: 871

Posted By Iride01

I think the thing about the drag and power loss...

I think the thing about the drag and power loss come under the heading of marginal gains. So I doubt for just finding out whether you can comfortably ride the terrain in one gear ratio that it will...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-17-21, 03:46 PM

Replies: 21

single speed conversion: trial set up opinions

Views: 871

Posted By Iride01

I don't really know why the DR will affect that. ...

I don't really know why the DR will affect that.

However if you are talking about a proper fixie or track bike, I don't think they have a freewheel at all. So when you quit pedaling the cranks...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-17-21, 08:13 AM

Replies: 21

single speed conversion: trial set up opinions

Views: 871

Posted By Iride01

Is the question that you want to simulate what a...

Is the question that you want to simulate what a single speed bike will be like on the terrain you ride?

If so, why not put your bike into a similar gear ratio to what someone on your terrain with...

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