Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 334832 times)

Gog yn y De · « **Reply #400 on:** 20 July, 2010, 10:26:06 pm »

I, and my fixed, made our maiden voyage over the weekend in a 109km Audax - makes a change to my Rohloff!

It's a Pearson Touche 2010 using a 48x19 (20 on the other side), with Ultegra brakes, Halo Aerorage wheels, Selle SMP Evolution seat, Continental Ultra Gator Skin 700x25 tyres. It's been to Bike Dynamics for fitting which resulted in the seat height being lowered by 2cms(!), fitting a shorter stem and a change of handlebars.

Currently contemplating changing the chain ring for a steel one and perhaps opting for something smaller. Also tempted by upping the tyre width to 28mm to help take the shock out of the ride.

citoyen · « **Reply #401 on:** 20 July, 2010, 10:27:56 pm »

Handsome.

Tewdric · « **Reply #402 on:** 20 July, 2010, 10:29:01 pm »

Bendigedig!

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #403 on:** 20 July, 2010, 10:34:42 pm »

Very nice

Interesting saddles those - pity the price precludes a try-it-and-see purchase.

Gog yn y De · « **Reply #404 on:** 20 July, 2010, 11:44:18 pm »

Quote from: Sergeant Pluck on 20 July, 2010, 10:34:42 pm

Very nice

Interesting saddles those - pity the price precludes a try-it-and-see purchase.

Bike Dynamics sell them so I got to try one while the bike was being set up. I liked it so much that I bought three, one for each of my bikes! It took a bit of time getting used to it but so far I've managed to bed both the seat and my backside in well enough to complete a 300km ride (though not on the fixed). Longest I've done on the fixed with this saddle is this 109km. Got a bit achy at times and I looked forward to the hills so that I could stand up but the ache is short lived with no lasting effects. Of course, saddles are a personal thing and what's good for me may be crap for you.

Fixedwheelnut · « **Reply #405 on:** 26 July, 2010, 12:01:47 am »

Recently my Graham Weigh TT bike developed a speed wobble at 38mph and the wheels and headset made no difference so I decided to build Robgul's Raleigh Team Banana frame in to a TT bikie before I get thrown off descending Gorse Hill on a Wednesday night.

and this is a no name 531 frame I have built as an Audax type tourer until I can replace my Ron Cooper that was written off.

Chains well slack ain't it

Frenchie · « **Reply #406 on:** 26 July, 2010, 01:04:34 pm »

Looking fast FWN!

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #407 on:** 26 July, 2010, 01:08:20 pm »

Jeeze FWN, how 'f'ing tall are you?!

Fixedwheelnut · « **Reply #408 on:** 26 July, 2010, 07:25:26 pm »

Quote from: Frenchie on 26 July, 2010, 01:04:34 pm

Looking fast FWN!

Shame I'm not going fast eh

Quote from: Majorbloodnok on 26 July, 2010, 01:08:20 pm

Jeeze FWN, how 'f'ing tall are you?!

6' 2" 34" inside leg = lanky bald git

Tail End Charlie · « **Reply #409 on:** 26 July, 2010, 09:46:26 pm »

They are two great looking bikes FWN. I couldn't imagine myself on the first (nowhere near fast enough, I'd be hauled off by the cops as they'd assume I'd nicked it) but the second is my cup of tea.

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #410 on:** 27 July, 2010, 07:36:25 am »

Matching hammer too

clarion · « **Reply #411 on:** 27 July, 2010, 09:24:49 am »

Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em

citoyen · « **Reply #412 on:** 27 July, 2010, 10:15:17 am »

Quote from: Tail End Charlie on 26 July, 2010, 09:46:26 pm

They are two great looking bikes FWN.

+1. Built for speed.

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I couldn't imagine myself on the first

Me neither - I couldn't reach the pedals.

d.

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #413 on:** 27 July, 2010, 10:43:00 am »

Quote from: Gog yn y De on 20 July, 2010, 11:44:18 pm

I looked forward to the hills

Erm....sorry?
Norfolk bor doesn't compute $:-\$

oncemore · « **Reply #414 on:** 11 August, 2010, 08:14:05 pm »

My winter single speed - early, but I'm getting ready for the era of financial hardship that is about to engulf me and my family with a fifty quid special. Actually the frame/fork is I think the lightest mtb stuff I've ever come across.

Different tyres and plus 'grds and it'll get me back up the bikejournal rankings come November/December!

And, yes, I know it isn't a Stumpy and not even a Spesh!

KatieLouise · « **Reply #415 on:** 13 August, 2010, 06:05:00 pm »

Raleigh Record Ace frame newly built into a fixed gear bicycle.

citoyen · « **Reply #416 on:** 13 August, 2010, 07:13:40 pm »

Handsome.

But, er... do you need to borrow some cable cutters?

d.

border-rider · « **Reply #417 on:** 13 August, 2010, 07:17:09 pm »

Interesting mix

Very nice frame, that. The chainset is a bit anachronistic and the wheels also, but in the other direction

KatieLouise · « **Reply #418 on:** 13 August, 2010, 08:23:01 pm »

yeah it was my first build so bit of a guessing game at times. wheels are a bit flashy although they're really fun to ride. reckon it'd be worth trying to take the stickers off?

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #419 on:** 13 August, 2010, 08:43:47 pm »

Quote from: KatieLouise on 13 August, 2010, 08:23:01 pm

reckon it'd be worth trying to take the stickers off?

It can be a bit of a job. You might be lucky and find that they just peel off and pull off the adhesive at the same time. If not, as is the case with decals on Mavic rims, you'll be left with adhesive residue on the rim, for which you'll need to get proper glue removing solvent from a hardware shop. Best to have some on hand before you start...

TimO · « **Reply #420 on:** 13 August, 2010, 09:58:08 pm »

Quote from: Sergeant Pluck on 13 August, 2010, 08:43:47 pm

...for which you'll need to get proper glue removing solvent from a hardware shop. Best to have some on hand before you start...

...because having it available will guarantee that you won't need it!

Fixedwheelnut · « **Reply #421 on:** 13 August, 2010, 10:31:40 pm »

Now with chain and approx 400 miles under the wheels. Very pleased with the ride and how it looks.

Jurek · « **Reply #422 on:** 13 August, 2010, 10:52:57 pm »

Quote from: Sergeant Pluck on 13 August, 2010, 08:43:47 pm

you'll need to get proper glue removing solvent

Cellulose thinners from a hardware shop.
Isopropyl Alcohol from the chemist - remember to look them directly in the eye when you tell them you're not about to drink it.
Lighter fuel from the tobacconist.

Each should do the job with varying degrees of success.

Tewdric · « **Reply #423 on:** 14 August, 2010, 09:48:21 pm »

Quote from: Fixedwheelnut on 13 August, 2010, 10:31:40 pm

Now with chain and approx 400 miles under the wheels. Very pleased with the ride and how it looks.

Chain's a bit.. you know..

Smart looking machine though, for sure. I guess it's fantastic to ride.

You sure you need the saddle leaning forward like that and the bars so upturned? I would try setting the saddle level, and have the bars turned forward and move the levers back a bit too to get the flat top it looks like you want, but I know you're experienced enough to know what you like!

Tewdric · « **Reply #424 on:** 14 August, 2010, 09:57:50 pm »

Quote from: KatieLouise on 13 August, 2010, 06:05:00 pm

Raleigh Record Ace frame newly built into a fixed gear bicycle.

Tasty looking bike. Limited standover height though, be a bit careful stopping on cambers..

Most of us on here with fixed wheel bikes (and there are many) run a rear brake for the road. Your choice but, for me, form follows function!

Do that front brake cable shortened though

Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 334832 times)

Tail End Charlie

KatieLouise

border-rider

KatieLouise