The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share Whyfor? I was thinking the same thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2011 Share Whyfor? You don't want it klapping the road while you turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted August 29, 2011 Share these are the DW cranks - Sugino 75's Did you seriously pay R250 for those cranks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share an example... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/SGj9WPBG0KI/AAAAAAAACjk/dYmNW-xJUgg/s400/ross.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luke. Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OriginalSpartacus Posted August 29, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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