Allrounder Posted November 21, 2017 Share I did the 947 this past weekend with the single speed. 3h19 across the line. The bike was in perfect shape, but every time I laid down power on a uphill, I heard like "ting ting" coming from the chain or back wheel. So for fear of snapping a chain, I didn't lay down the power on uphills. The question is......double chains..... I use two of everything next to each other. Chain rings, chain and rear sprocket. There is enough space for it. Any thoughts on this?Motorbike chain and sprocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverCracker Posted November 23, 2017 Share I have never considered double chain setup, might be something to look into if you're built like the Hulk. I have had a similar noise in the early stages of my setup, it was the chain just just staying on and then clinking' back into position. Changed the chainline by 3mm and tensioned it a bit more and no further issues. Regarding the type of chain, I run a SS specific from Rapide and have never broken one. But that might be due to my spaghetti type legs.Thanks, I use a standard BMX chain and the fear (previous encounters) of snapping a chain holds a sensitive spot (if you know what I mean)I weigh about 95KG (not even close to over weigh) with no spaghetti type legs. Thanks for the pointing to Rapide, I will check out their inexpensive chains and maybe use them. Will move about the chain line as well to see what gives, or not..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Stevens" Posted January 4, 2018 Share Motorbike chain and sprocket. Not sure if you got an answer....I raced mine too with 46x15 gearing and had the same problem. Serviced my free-body and it cleared the problem. Free-bodies not meant to work so hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haneef Posted June 23, 2019 Share Hi this is my Rook fixie Edited June 23, 2019 by Haneef Knersboy, milansosic88, the_roadie and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastfrompast Posted October 20, 2022 Share Back on Bikehub after a few years off, trying to make a comeback now that my son started cycling. I still have my beloved single speed racer. I see this phase seems to be a thing of the past, or am I wrong? mecheng89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted October 20, 2022 Share mecheng89 and nick_the_wheelbuilder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastfrompast Posted October 21, 2022 Share 12 hours ago, mecheng89 said: Cool, so there is hope.....nice colour mecheng89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted January 10, 2023 Share 53x18 More for show than go though this build 😎 But is intended to be ridden occasionally! MORNE , Chadvdw67, peetwindhoek and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted January 11, 2023 Share 11 hours ago, NotSoBigBen said: 53x18 More for show than go though this build 😎 But is intended to be ridden occasionally! looks gorgeous in that paint scheme. NotSoBigBen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speednut Posted September 26, 2023 Share My Old Girl ( 2008 Spec./ Tricross / Singlecross) - hoping to cruise 947 on her this year. peetwindhoek and NotSoBigBen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peetwindhoek Posted September 26, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, speednut said: My Old Girl ( 2008 Spec./ Tricross / Singlecross) - hoping to cruise 947 on her this year. With the same gearing? Prince Albert Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speednut Posted September 26, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, peetwindhoek said: With the same gearing? 52-18 at the moment. May need to go 52-16 to stay with the bunch on the flats😜 peetwindhoek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazpeter Posted December 19, 2023 Share Anyone know where to purchase the aerospoke front wheel? 🤔 I remember rook cycle use too but haven't for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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