For the slower amongst us that is looking at the fixie parked in the corner and wondering if this is a good idea or not, what average speed is "cruising at the back"?
Hi lerouc. Yes it is, just around the corner from you in Stellenbosch actually. We've updated the supplier list to include an SA supplier: RFIQ info@rfiq.co.za +27(0)861 7347 72/ +27(0)861 8883 35 West Road and 5th Street, Midrand Industrial Park, Commercia, 1685, South Africa Please let me know if you need any more info.
Ran a 36x14T on a 26er so kind of in the same ballpark as you gearing wise. Spinning like a demented hamster on long downhills but pretty good anywhere else. Jip will definitively do it again, this is my 5th CTCT on a single speed and the first sub 4 in the 5 tries so would love to try a few more times. And you, one gear again next year?
Would a better option not be to extend the steerer by properly welding an extension to it. By properly I mean with a correctly sized insert inside the steerer (10 to 15 cm long), weld area chamfered and insert puddle welded by a professional welder.
I am using them, great tires, can highly recommend them. Do keep in mind that they are quite big (similar to a 2.5) and has a high rolling resistance so is not the ideal if your aim is to do marathon racing. I prefer mine as a rear tyre with a Magic Mary in front but they can also be used as a front tyre. However as a front tyre they can wash out in dry conditions if the tyre pressure is to high. Due to the volume of the tyre you can run them at very low pressure without damaging rims. (Even when using tubes)
They stay in place due to the friction on the ends when they are tightened down with the shock bolt. However even if they are not tightened down they will still settle in the correct position to give a reduced head angle. I also looked at the angle headset, while it is the "more correct" way of reducing HA the offset bushes won on price and ease of use. Seeing that it is essentially the same as running a little more sag (or eating a bigger breakfast) the effect on suspension functionality is minimal. (Obviously dependant on the specific design though) The one thing to watch for is that under full compression you still have clearance on all the components and the wheel do not hit the seat tube.
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I am running a pair from http://www.offsetbushings.com/. The exact difference in head angle etc depends a lot on the overall geometry of the frame but it is the most affordable way of reducing HA. What frame do you want to use it on?
