patrick.yodar
Speeding Up
- Jun 9, 2011
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the wheel i mentioned before has a disk hub, if you're interested. i'm not going to be using it again and i'd like for someone who can use it to have it.
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the wheel i mentioned before has a disk hub, if you're interested. i'm not going to be using it again and i'd like for someone who can use it to have it.
I don't think there was any doubt that when this Stu first asked this question he would, egged on by kiwisimon and others, end up fashioning something in his workshop to solve the problem...
Nice job, Stu. Always enjoy these threads.
I don't think there was any doubt that when this Stu first asked this question he would, egged on by kiwisimon and others, end up fashioning something in his workshop to solve the problem...
Nice job, Stu. Always enjoy these threads.
Yes. This. I ducked out to Y's to buy spokes, and when I came back, the motorcycle slider had transformed into a sprocket spacer. I was suitably impressed.
It's on my bucket list for sure, but right now I have enough bikes (....did I really just type that...? ) and enough hobbies, to set up a proper frame building shop would take over my woodworking Dungeon, that is not going to happen..... yet.... Besides, I can't kick the old Crack 'N' Fail to the curb just yetStu..... sod repairing the cracked frame..... BUIILD YOUR OWN MATE! it seems you have all the skills you just need to set up a frame rig (Plans on how to make these are online).
if you've got a 26" font sans disk mount you'd like to trade i've got a front wheel for you. i've also got some 39t chainring (bmx) if you want to use smaller gearing.
bmx freewheels are going to have taller teeth and also be a little wider. you'll probably need to run a 1/8" chain if you use a bmx freewheel. i've got extras of those and half links, too.
i guess what i'm trying to say is "take my parts, please!"
Stu - you want to run lower than your mput - OK? Meaning - fixed gear is not always about how fast - but just about 'HOW'. So if you are serious - you'll simply go for very light gear and use it to develop pedal stroke, burn fat and eventually samadhi. I'm actually hoping all you muletto owners will ante up this winter and join some rides (Greenline, Otarumi, Tomin No Mori, etc) as part of the annual sojourn to Ghisallo.
StuInTokyo said:;
Need to research on epoxy for aluminum I guess.....
Lipstick on a pig!
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Stu run the chain ring on the inside and then using your spacers and cog get the chainline as centered as possible. If the chainline isn't straight then the chain can get thrown easier. Looks like a fun ride.
Did you loose it on the front or back.
you don't want your chain to be super tight with a single speed. there should be a little play in it. chain line is the most important thing, especially if you are using cogs from a multi-speed cassette. if your chain line isn't straight you'll loose power, risk chain slippage, and prematurely wear out your chain, chain ring, and rear cog.