I've just turned my Ridgeback Solo from a SS to a fixed gear
I did it as I was frustrated with the freewheel. I've got through 2 in the last year I've had the bike and the latest one was really starting to annoy me. I went to my local Evans and they had a Shimano DX one for £30 or a fixed gear for £20 so I took the plunge and got the fixed.
I fitted it last night before I realised I had a 3/32" chain which didn't fit my 1/8" gear so I had to go back today and get a chain (completely negating the saving I initially made) but it was something I had considered doing for a while.
I've had it on the trainer for a a while practicing clipping into a moving pedal and braking, but I know from riding on a track it's not the same.
So my first run will be tomorrow on the way to work. I think I'll leave early so I can take my time
Oh yeah.... and I only had a choice of two chains from the bike shop. A gold one or a red one....I got the red one
but it does match my front tyre.
I'm now both nervous and excited about going to work tomorrow.
I did it as I was frustrated with the freewheel. I've got through 2 in the last year I've had the bike and the latest one was really starting to annoy me. I went to my local Evans and they had a Shimano DX one for £30 or a fixed gear for £20 so I took the plunge and got the fixed.
I fitted it last night before I realised I had a 3/32" chain which didn't fit my 1/8" gear so I had to go back today and get a chain (completely negating the saving I initially made) but it was something I had considered doing for a while.
I've had it on the trainer for a a while practicing clipping into a moving pedal and braking, but I know from riding on a track it's not the same.
So my first run will be tomorrow on the way to work. I think I'll leave early so I can take my time
Oh yeah.... and I only had a choice of two chains from the bike shop. A gold one or a red one....I got the red one
I'm now both nervous and excited about going to work tomorrow.