My winter fixed Dunelt is ready

[biggs682]

Just finished converting this Dunelt returns to a fixed gear ready for my 2019 winter road bike fleet .

 

[Fab Foodie]

Ver noice!

 

[biggs682]

First 32 mile ride completed and looking forward to getting load's more winter miles in .

Quick question about descending on a fixed gear what's the best way ?

 

[T4tomo]

Not, I repeat not, by taking your feet off the pedals.

Spin as fast as you can, and apply some gentle brakes if your legs are running away from you.

 

[southcoast]

First 32 mile ride completed and looking forward to getting load's more winter miles in .

Quick question about descending on a fixed gear what's the best way ?

Fit a freewheel and enjoy the free ride down. That’s what I did with my fixie , a chance to relax and enjoy the scenery! Lol

 

[biggs682]

Not, I repeat not, by taking your feet off the pedals.

Spin as fast as you can, and apply some gentle brakes if your legs are running away from you.

I will admit that I did take my feet of the pedals at one point but then had to wait till almost stopping before re engaging them .

Fit a freewheel and enjoy the free ride down. That’s what I did with my fixie , a chance to relax and enjoy the scenery! Lol

No I am detirmined to going fixed for my winter rides

 

[rogerzilla]

You have to apply a bit of power above about 130rpm, just to keep up with the pedals. Use your ankles as well as your knees, and remember to breathe.

 

[southcoast]

No I am detirmined to going fixed for my winter rides[/QUOTE]

Yes why not give it a try, you might enjoy it.
The bike I recently converted was always fixed since it was made in 1970. Short wheelbase no mudguard eyes. So I assume it was a time trial bike.

 

[biggs682]

No I am detirmined to going fixed for my winter rides

Yes why not give it a try, you might enjoy it.
The bike I recently converted was always fixed since it was made in 1970. Short wheelbase no mudguard eyes. So I assume it was a time trial bike.[/QUOTE]

I am considering converting this one next F R Russell as another member of the winter fleet

 

[southcoast]

Yes why not give it a try, you might enjoy it.
The bike I recently converted was always fixed since it was made in 1970. Short wheelbase no mudguard eyes. So I assume it was a time trial bike.

I am considering converting this one next F R Russell as another member of the winter fleet[/QUOTE]

Always liked the F R, I own a Dave Russell although that’s to good for winter duties.

 

[ren531]

What chain ring /sprocket are you running Mr Biggs, looks quite a big gear, i am going to do up my hill special fixed this winter never ridden one going to give it a try though

 

[Drago]

Biggs has gone fixed? He'll be moving into a cave next.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

No I am detirmined to going fixed for my winter rides

Yes why not give it a try, you might enjoy it.
The bike I recently converted was always fixed since it was made in 1970. Short wheelbase no mudguard eyes. So I assume it was a time trial bike.[/QUOTE]

I've been riding fixed for winter for years, I also rode fixed for commuting before I retired, currently riding a Genesis Flyer. I put the geared bike away at the end of October, the weekend the clocks change, and ride fixed till the end of March, again the weekend the clocks change.

 

[biggs682]

What chain ring /sprocket are you running Mr Biggs, looks quite a big gear, i am going to do up my hill special fixed this winter never ridden one going to give it a try though

Running 48 x 18

Biggs has gone fixed? He'll be moving into a cave next.

At least the storage area would be bigger than my garage

 

[Spiderweb]

Biggs has gone fixed? He'll be moving into a cave next.

He’s grown a beard and got a top knot!