EasyPeez
Veteran
- Location
- Cottingham, East Yorkshire
If all goes to plan I'll be picking up a second-hand Genesis Day One with SS/Fixed flip flop hub this weekend.
Apart from an evening tearing around Derby velodrome last year, I've never been near a fixed gear or single speed bike, so am rather wet behind the ears when it comes to running & maintenance.
So, a few questions -
I'm guessing a single speed chain will last a few more miles than my 10 speed road chain (any suggestions on ball park mileage per chain?), but as it's on the one sprocket all the time does that mean that it's advisable to change the sprocket and the chain together every time, rather than the 3 chains per cassette standard that I apply with my derailleur bikes?
Chain tension - after taking off the rear wheel to change tyres/mend punctures, when refitting it and popping the chain back on, what's the best way to ensure the chain is at the right tension and rear wheel stays 100% straight? Do I need any tools apart from an adjustable spanner and allen keys? Chain tugs - if the bike doesn't have these (not sure til I pick it up) should I fit some? Are they easy to fit?
Anything else I should know that life with road and CX bikes might not have prepared me for?
Cheers,
Andy
Apart from an evening tearing around Derby velodrome last year, I've never been near a fixed gear or single speed bike, so am rather wet behind the ears when it comes to running & maintenance.
So, a few questions -
I'm guessing a single speed chain will last a few more miles than my 10 speed road chain (any suggestions on ball park mileage per chain?), but as it's on the one sprocket all the time does that mean that it's advisable to change the sprocket and the chain together every time, rather than the 3 chains per cassette standard that I apply with my derailleur bikes?
Chain tension - after taking off the rear wheel to change tyres/mend punctures, when refitting it and popping the chain back on, what's the best way to ensure the chain is at the right tension and rear wheel stays 100% straight? Do I need any tools apart from an adjustable spanner and allen keys? Chain tugs - if the bike doesn't have these (not sure til I pick it up) should I fit some? Are they easy to fit?
Anything else I should know that life with road and CX bikes might not have prepared me for?
Cheers,
Andy