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i feel that there really needs to be a fixed version of the super commuter. pompino type frame, big clearances, simple hubs, great lights.

I've been riding a fixed for not far short of 40 years now, but I recently learned new stuff about it. I emigrated to the south of France 6 years ago to a fairly hilly place. I'd intended to sell my fixed bike, but was too busy - was rather annoyed when it was the first thing off the removal van. S...

I find that I'm more consistent speed wise on fixed than running gears. Also that I'm better riding into the wind.

Oh no ! Any original receipts.?

i can appreciate it from one angle but i actually don't like it. i prefer a bike to be uncluttered and meant for a practical use.

'sovus' cheapos from 25 years ago. drilled and i squirt some decent grease in them every so often. they've done mega miles and are still okay. have seen some flood water action in recent days and shrug it off. they're not going to feature on the new olympic spec gb track bike but ...hey :wink: ps wh...

i feel that a smaller wheel accelerates more easily for a given effort and would scrub more with that change in speed. pure observation only also makes me think that riders have a 'choppier' action on small wheeled bicycles. they seem to move up and down more and i equate that movement with more fle...

you're smoother on the mercian.

didn't a track kilo rider have some sort of two sprocket system?

IIRC one was a little loose and, as the bike accelerated, the chain dropped down to a smaller sprocket. not sure what happened to chain tension though!

i'll see if i can find some info somewhere.

I used to use a fixed wheel on my bike each and every winter to save the expensive geared transmission from the corrosive grime of winter roads. I used a 54” gear because of a desire to get up some pretty steep hills without falling off; it taught me how to spin which is probably how I can still ke...

https://thefixedfactor.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/the-fixed-factor-or-how-matt-seaton-ruined-my-blog-about-the-joys-of-riding-a-fixed-gear-bicycle/

approx half way down this page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZaWyNLMUZg

if your frame has clearance for these then they're really good.

scottg wrote:I don't think the CTC membership is the target market of Campagnolo.

TA X112 & X145 for Campagnolo Carbone 4 bolt Cranksets
outer rings for $88 and inners for $50

who is? and why?

not all 36 spoke wheels are the same. build quality? hub,rim & spoke combinations? good choices here will make a very reliable wheel. bad choices won't. i use 32 spoke wheels lots & could probably get away with using wheels with fewer spokes. then again on those bikes i'm merely now having a...

riding fixed would provide a solution. a touch of gentle back pressure every now and again would slow the bike easily down the tourmalet