moschika said:so what are folks riding to work/school/etc. is it the same ride for all rides or specifically to commute and tool around town on?
this is my moto fixie. usually only use to commute and get around town on.
My new commuter/townie/all-arounder.moschika said:so what are folks riding to work/school/etc. is it the same ride for all rides or specifically to commute and tool around town on?
this is my moto fixie. usually only use to commute and get around town on.
Wow, that's a big gear. Your commute pretty flat?Sketchy One said:My new commuter ride is a Langster. My first factory singlespeed. It's got a flip flop hub and I'm looking into getting a cog for the fixed side. My knees suck so I'd have to keep the brakes. Check it out. (48t x 16t)
That's pretty much why I got it, nothing but flat land riding. I'm just now getting used to it. It's only two weeks old, but I do like the ratio for the stop and go in Chicago. My commute is 8 miles through the city. The biggest hill is about a 1/4 mile long and slight grade, nothing major. One of the mechanics at my shop has a fixed gear and told me to go to a 17t on the fixed side. Little easier on the knees. Any suggestions?TrevorInSoCal said:Wow, that's a big gear. Your commute pretty flat?
My first build was a 42x13 (3.23:1) which is pretty close to a 48x16 (3:1). I commuted 10 miles on it, but was a lot more comfortable on hills (and starting out from stoplights) after I geared down to a 42x16.
-Trevor
I dunno. I haven't been riding fixed long enough to determine if it's gonna cause me any knee problems. I figured I'd play it safe though, and go with an easier gear. Kinda limits your speed on downhills, but I'd rather have to drag the brakes a bit and/or develop a faster spin, than kill myself (and my knees) grinding *uphill*.Sketchy One said:The biggest hill is about a 1/4 mile long and slight grade, nothing major. One of the mechanics at my shop has a fixed gear and told me to go to a 17t on the fixed side. Little easier on the knees. Any suggestions?
I got my Langster from the shop that I work at, so I got the EP price which made it even sweeter! Come by Kozy's at Webster and Clybourn. That's my shop. I'm there Sun., Mon., Wed. and Thurs. I know that except for the 50cm I can get you one for $399 + tax. My name is Ryan just in case you do decide to swing by.chicagochix said:hey sketchyone, where did you get your langster? its sounding really good right now, especially with the price. im going to my lbs this saturday to inquire about getting one. my lbs is johnny sprockets up on bryn mawr. i stopped by yojimbos today, but all they had was a fuji, and it was gonna be about 300 more than what sprockets is probably gonna hook me up with.
1989 MBK Touring with upgrades:moschika said:so what are folks riding to work/school/etc. is it the same ride for all rides or specifically to commute and tool around town on?
this is my moto fixie. usually only use to commute and get around town on.
Great report & loved the pics!RUSA2392 said:1989 MBK Touring with upgrades:
Ultegra 9 sp (13 - 28) & STI shifters
Shimano 105 hubs laced to MA3 rims, 32H, 3X, 28 mm tires
Not too long ago, I posted a Commute Report - my first RBR ride report with photos. It was a fun project.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=3482&highlight=commute+report