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i was given an M+ a few years ago in 28c and fitted it to the rear of a fixed commuter for a full winter's use of some 4000 ish miles. it came off in the spring with barely a mark on it and zero visits. too stodgy a ride for me on a fairly light set up but might be ideal on the heavy bike you descri...

what are the origins and first uses of grease?

I commute on a single speed bike and I’m getting this issue since I put the current chain on - KMC S1. I realise I could keep the chain tighter but I’d rather be able to run it with a little bit of slack. You may have adjusted it with too much slack when you put the new chain on. You should have ab...

the most comfy tyres for me are 23c. schwalbe ultremos. on open pros 32H rims and a 631 frame. run at c.90 psi at the rear and a touch less at the back & i do plenty o' miles on them too. no segs, no boils, no sky jersey. i go bigger for grip & robustness in the crappy weather from about thi...

they're both going on to the same wheel/rim presumably?

okay so this bike is in use from now onwards. i reckon i''ll clean the chain every 150 miles or so. the current bottle of oil (some halfords bought* blue goo thing or other 'wet lube') is running out.
what's cheap and cheerful oil wise to launch on the chain all winter?

*not by me.

pwa, PH, that's exactly where I was coming from. Not what would be the cheapest, but what could be fun and inspiring as well as highly practical. As you say, any conceivable alternative is normally way more expensive than even a top of the range cycle commute. jim, yes i know it's not really techni...

i use a few lightweight bikes during the summer all equipped with old look delta pedals. the shoes i use have carbon/fibreglass soles and i climb fairly easily in them. i've just given the winter steed a run out today to check it over during storm whatever it is (windy today eh?) and am reminded tha...

thanks.

note to self - must replace worn open pro on one commuter bike. looks like it may pop at any time.

mostly the rear rim on my bike ne'er sees even the threat of a brake block. the front gets hammered though. i wouldn't have discs as they look heavy and not at all classical. you might love them though. i'd want the things to work though first time every time through the winter and not need lots of ...

i ride fixed to commute in all but the summer when the gears come out. frankly i'd not look to be inspired by the bike during winter, more look for it to be reliable. i wouldn't choose those wheels in the image as they look flimsy - especially the front one. i have steel frame with track ends - pomp...

stuck a badge back on the back of a car with 'sugru' a while back and it hasn't budged one iota. seems to set hard.

thanks! following on from your drop of oil technique, i hardly - if ever - brake on the rear wheel. i wonder if i could treat it externally with something? i ran some acf50 through the inside in the spring so am hoping that might keep it sweet (although i have no experience over time with that prod...

thanks! following on from your drop of oil technique, i hardly - if ever - brake on the rear wheel. i wonder if i could treat it externally with something? i ran some acf50 through the inside in the spring so am hoping that might keep it sweet (although i have no experience over time with that produ...

alexnharvey wrote:

mig wrote:61 x 11 fixed is a good downhill gear.

and cheaper too.

I'd like to see you ride a fixed gear down this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhBPFr3RRso

clearly a 60 x 11 course that one