Old Plodder
Living at the top of a steep 2 mile climb
- Location
- Surrey/Hants border
Shame about the graffitti.........
Why not post a picture of your Fixed/Singlespeed bike
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Sorry for the bad picture quality but my new Bombtrack Script came yesterday.
its a brilliant bike to ride. nice fit although the front end is a little low then i'm used to having riding my charge plug.
First commute this morning to work was a little tougher due to having the bigger chain ring but so far, love it
its a brilliant bike to ride. nice fit although the front end is a little low then i'm used to having riding my charge plug.
First commute this morning to work was a little tougher due to having the bigger chain ring but so far, love it
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Just had first test ride around the block on my W Pollard Specialite that is slowly getting converted to a single speed set up that is more suited to its track style frame that dates from the 19??'s .
Originally it was bought about 2 yrs ago from somebody who's father had converted it to gears for a family member to do a triathlon on many moons ago , i left it geared initially but it rode so well i just couldnt warrant changing it over .
Its running the inner 42 ring up front and a 16 tooth on the rear with 700 x 25's not sure what that works out gearing wise , as you can see far from finished but will be doing some testing and adjusting miles on dry weather commutes starting next week .
Originally it was bought about 2 yrs ago from somebody who's father had converted it to gears for a family member to do a triathlon on many moons ago , i left it geared initially but it rode so well i just couldnt warrant changing it over .
Its running the inner 42 ring up front and a 16 tooth on the rear with 700 x 25's not sure what that works out gearing wise , as you can see far from finished but will be doing some testing and adjusting miles on dry weather commutes starting next week .
Stephen brown
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DaveS
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- Location
- Suffolk UK
Specialized Allez. I wanted a modern ally frame and fork set, and after casting around came to the conclusion that the best value would be to buy a complete bike and swap the parts I wanted.
Wheels are Mavic Aksium, though there is an experimental junker rear fitted in the photo. Chainring is RaceFace narrow/wide. Not really needed on a single but I occasionally drop a gear set on for group rides, and it saves having a front chain keeper. It is also whisper quiet and dramatically cuts down on chain rattle over rough surfaces. Levers are Record carbon and callipers are Sram.
The chain length was difficult. In the end I ovalized the drop outs, to allow the wheel to fit a little farther back. Now, I don't much like doing this because there is always the possibility of the wheel slipping forward under load, so I always fit a positive stop. In this case a stainless Allen bolt tapped into the frame.
Wheels are Mavic Aksium, though there is an experimental junker rear fitted in the photo. Chainring is RaceFace narrow/wide. Not really needed on a single but I occasionally drop a gear set on for group rides, and it saves having a front chain keeper. It is also whisper quiet and dramatically cuts down on chain rattle over rough surfaces. Levers are Record carbon and callipers are Sram.
The chain length was difficult. In the end I ovalized the drop outs, to allow the wheel to fit a little farther back. Now, I don't much like doing this because there is always the possibility of the wheel slipping forward under load, so I always fit a positive stop. In this case a stainless Allen bolt tapped into the frame.
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DaveS
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- Suffolk UK
Ridley Excalibur. Full carbon, various trick bits. Axle flats to get correct chain adjustment. Very nice Tektro levers that follow the design of brifters paired with dreadful generic callipers LOL.
Fast, comfortable, very light, trick. So why don't I enjoy riding it? Answers on a postcard please . . . . .
Fast, comfortable, very light, trick. So why don't I enjoy riding it? Answers on a postcard please . . . . .
Andrew1971
Veteran
- Location
- Northallerton
Hi All
ss/fixie = steel frame. I did think about doing my defy 5 to single speed thought better of it just would not feel right
ss/fixie = steel frame. I did think about doing my defy 5 to single speed thought better of it just would not feel right
DaveS
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- Location
- Suffolk UK
And here is the Bianchi. This is my favourite bike, despite the flat bars. Frame is long wheelbase and very stiff. Nominally, it's too small for me but in reality, with long stem and seatpost, fits really well. Fork is FULL carbon from a Giant TCR Team. Fitting it took a little work with composites but was straightforward enough. The fork is a total air ball. It is very low in the steerer so the bar position is about half way between the tops and the drops on my Allez. Stem is slammed of course, but changing the angle to lower the bars further looks ugly, which would never do LOL.
Chainset is Chorus carbon, and bottom bracket is mercifully eccentric, yay!
Wheels are Mavic Aksium again and tires are Schwalbe Duranos, 25s, but they actually measure 28! Ride and handling is sublime.
Climbing out of the saddle holding the Ts on the handlebar ends has to be tried to be believed.
Somehow I can make more power when needed on this bike. Heaven knows why.
Front brake is Ultegra, rear V brakes are Avid. Both very powerful and light, even with MTB levers.
I am growing tired of the Celeste, which looks dull to me now, so despite losing the heritage, will probably have it refinished in white this winter. There are places where moisture has gotten under the paint and is causing a little corrosion so I have an incentive.
Frame was built by Bianchi Reparto Course in Italy and welds are smoothed.
Yes, I love this bike.
Chainset is Chorus carbon, and bottom bracket is mercifully eccentric, yay!
Wheels are Mavic Aksium again and tires are Schwalbe Duranos, 25s, but they actually measure 28! Ride and handling is sublime.
Climbing out of the saddle holding the Ts on the handlebar ends has to be tried to be believed.
Somehow I can make more power when needed on this bike. Heaven knows why.
Front brake is Ultegra, rear V brakes are Avid. Both very powerful and light, even with MTB levers.
I am growing tired of the Celeste, which looks dull to me now, so despite losing the heritage, will probably have it refinished in white this winter. There are places where moisture has gotten under the paint and is causing a little corrosion so I have an incentive.
Frame was built by Bianchi Reparto Course in Italy and welds are smoothed.
Yes, I love this bike.
DaveS
Active Member
- Location
- Suffolk UK
Ha ha. Thought I had gotten away from steel frames years ago. Maybe not . . . .
Hi All
ss/fixie = steel frame. I did think about doing my defy 5 to single speed thought better of it just would not feel right
DaveS
Active Member
- Location
- Suffolk UK
Lovely big fat eccentric. Never slips, never creaks, Yay!
noodle
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- northern monkey
Further to this post
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/what-is-the-point-of-fixed-or-single-speed.159578/post-3317817
This will be mine over the next couple of days/weeks as I only had 30 quid on me
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/what-is-the-point-of-fixed-or-single-speed.159578/post-3317817
This will be mine over the next couple of days/weeks as I only had 30 quid on me
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AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
'Kinell, you'll not lose that!!
noodle
Active Member
- Location
- northern monkey
That's part of the plan. Seriously though for 80 quid I get a bike that's disposable rather than take decent ones out to nip to the shops etc and for riding at night in winter it has 'presence'
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
That's part of the plan. Seriously though for 80 quid I get a bike that's disposable rather than take decent ones out to nip to the shops etc and for riding at night in winter it has 'presence'
Can't fault your logic. I quite like the way it looks by the way, like a 90s rave in bicycle form. The saddle is brilliant and the flames are sure to make you go faster. Looks a really small frame - I'd be kneeing my elbows on it I reckon!
