Fixed gear in a hilly area.

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

2 teeth = one link according to Sheldon Brown

 

[DaveyA]

So you couldn't just turn the wheel around without adjusting the chain length?

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Yes, by having 16/18 or 18/20 teeth for example.

 

[GGJ]

The most common set-up for a flip flop hub is to have a 1 tooth difference between the two sides, the freewheel (single speed side) is usually 1 tooth more than the fixed cog

 

[DaveyA]

Well thanks. That's handy to know.

 

[tyred]

I believe each extra tooth moves the wheel by 1/8" So most traditional frames could cope with a few tooth difference but try to avoid having the axle right at the front of forward facing dropouts.

 

[Ian H]

I rode an AUK 200 from Cardiff to The Gower and back on Saturday, on 43x17. Nothing spectacularly hilly, but fairly constant up and down. The biggest climb was over Cefn Bryn. First time I've ridden a hilly distance on the fixed for a year or so. Made my legs ache a little.

 

[clarion]

Three speed fixed sounds rubbish. The direct drive gear is in the wrong position to be really useful, and you lose the connection because the hub has too much backlash

Basing your opinion on no evidence, experience or knowledge whatsoever as usual.

 

[Smurfy]

Basing your opinion on no evidence, experience or knowledge whatsoever as usual.

No, I read the reviews, and realised it would totally ruin the fixed experience. If I recall correctly, Adrian has one, and hardly rides it because he doesn't like it.

 

[clarion]

Yes, the reviews. A good substitute for actually knowing what you're talking about.