The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Whyfor? I was thinking the same thing..
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I was thinking the same thing..when last did you ride Fixed around sharp bends? That's my ride yes That's bad luck, I thought they sold 'em too cheap
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Whyfor? You don't want it klapping the road while you turn.
Kranswurm Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 You don't want it klapping the road while you turn. I rode a fixie for 3 years up until matric and never klapped a pedal I can only presume that cranks were shorter in the days before god made longer ones.I have no idea what length they were
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I rode a fixie for 3 years up until matric and never klapped a pedal I can only presume that cranks were shorter in the days before god made longer ones.I have no idea what length they were I've klapped mine a few times. The BBs on track bikes are supposed to be higher than road bikes for this purpose too.
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 that makes sense. hitting the pedal on the ground on a fixie will not be pleasant. I am not putting any brakes on and I will be using the bike as my commuter in town it could get interesting got a mate making me messenger type handlebars, they are going to be 25cm from end to end
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I've done peak hour traffic with her, but I would not want to do it every day.maybe consider a front brake. I know purist don't do brakes, but for commuting maybe consider it
DJR Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 that makes sense. hitting the pedal on the ground on a fixie will not be pleasant. I am not putting any brakes on and I will be using the bike as my commuter in town it could get interesting got a mate making me messenger type handlebars, they are going to be 25cm from end to end If I put my hands together and imagine a stem in between, that makes 25 cm already!
javadude Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 these are the DW cranks - Sugino 75's Did you seriously pay R250 for those cranks?
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 If I put my hands together and imagine a stem in between, that makes 25 cm already! exactly it's going to be a purist bike messenger fixie not going to be much fun to ride I think, unless having the living daylights scared out of you is classified as fun!
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Did you seriously pay R250 for those cranks?Yip ok it was 'bout 2years ago (and maybe it was R270). pricing on ebay was then R800min. Ride with proper road pedals and shoes, you'll need it to brake more efficiently in traffic
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 an example... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/SGj9WPBG0KI/AAAAAAAACjk/dYmNW-xJUgg/s400/ross.jpg
Tuxstir Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 an example... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/SGj9WPBG0KI/AAAAAAAACjk/dYmNW-xJUgg/s400/ross.jpg love the short bars.i want to get bull horns for mine eventually
Lucky Luke. Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 jeepers I am having a bad monday.... correct link - hopefully 3rd time right www.flywheelbikes.co.za Wow some great looking builds there! Can't see any fixies but I like what I see
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 had some fun with Paint not perfectly to scale but this is the paint job I have in mind. Base colour will be a Matt black as is possible - zero shine and the orange and World Champ strips will be very bright colours getting rather excited!
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Wow some great looking builds there! Can't see any fixies but I like what I see he mostly does lowriders but he can do anything really, take him a drawing and Bob's your uncle
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