New to the forum, and cycling. Need some guidance.

[Oddbot]

Is their such a thing as a fixed multi-speed?

 

[HovR]

Is their such a thing as a fixed multi-speed?

I believe I've heard of people creating 3 speed fixed gear bikes using Sturmey Archer hub gears, although I'm not sure on the specifics. You can't make a fixed gear bike using a traditional derailleur setup though.

 

[Theseus]

Indeed, SA produce a 3 speed fixed hub, the S3X.

 

[Oddbot]

How does it shift? Does it work like a automatic trans in a car ad at a certain speed it shifts?

 

[Theseus]

How does it shift? Does it work like a automatic trans in a car ad at a certain speed it shifts?

Use a shifter, either this or this.

 

[Old Plodder]

If the new saddle doesn't let you ride in comfort, a pair of padded undershorts may help in that area.

As for the Sturmey, I believe you have to be rather precise as to when you change gear, from the diagrams I saw of a previous model, it still uses epicyclic gearing internally.

Personally, I would find a suitable gear ratio & stick with that, not having to change gear is half the pleasure of riding single speed or fixed.

 

[Oddbot]

I wasn't going to change the azuki from where it is now I like the way it's geared. I'm just thinking of what I would like to do down the road for my next bike. Personally I'd like to go as fast as possible on a bike and most likely I'm in the wrong section on the forum for posting these questions. Just wanted to get a General direction for which I should be going.


Also woke up this morning and my neck and legs are killing me. Going to take a Epsom salt soak and see if I feel up to riding the stationary cycle later on tonight. That and riding in 50mph winds with light rain doesn't seem appealing today lol.

 

[Old Plodder]

For a 'faster' bike, a nice 'tight' road bike is the way to go.
(Tight, as in minimum clearances, especially between rear wheel & BB.)

Another forum thread to look at, you might like it.
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.8938/page-428

 

[Oddbot]

Just did 8.2 miles in one go this morning. I'm convinced its a religious experience.

 

[Oddbot]

Another 8 miles down but it would have been more had I not been distributing HFL cards. Also stopped at the local cafe for brunch.

 

[Old Plodder]

Now you're a cyclist.

 

[Oddbot]

also stopped by the local bike shop/smoothie bar for a banana raspberry smoothie which really helped as a pick me up before brunch.

I've noticed that on the days I ride my head seems clearer. Feels good.

 

[wanda2010]

The only item missing from the food pic above is.................... beer!!! Recovery drink don'cha no

 

[Old Plodder]

The only item missing from the food pic above is.................... beer!!! Recovery drink don'cha no

Now don't go getting him all unfit before he gets fit..........

 

[Oddbot]

The only item missing from the food pic above is.................... beer!!! Recovery drink don'cha no

Hahaha maybe a casual one but I'd have to stop there. The biggest reason I got into cycling was to have a positive promotion of quitting vices. I used to be a heavy drinker among other things.

Also today is mid 50s with a cool breeze coming from the south . Going to take advantage of this.