clement Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 very lekker boetie, that's product of some serious care. for the record, I've done an argus on my schwinn madison fixie. Just had front brake on, gears was 48:18. Would have prefereed something a bit shorter as got spinning out too easily on sections. what rear cog are you using (the 42t chainring looks very decided!) Thanks. How was it on the Madison? (One of my favorite fixies by the way) Yep the 42 is pretty much non interchangeable so I am going with a 17 in the rear. It is a bit lower than you but seeing that I am trying not to go to fast it should be OK (Touch wood)
clement Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 3 to 1 is a decent ratio for the Argus and Cape Town in general. I have done a few there or there abouts and managed a 3:11 one year when I was feeling very strong and had a decent start time. The cramps were real afterwards from all the spinning and torque straight after each other! Clement, that is a bike of rare beauty. I am actually really jealous. A straight steel 1" fork has eluded me since I sold my Colnago master. Ride that bad boy with pride! You have a bit more legs than me, do not think I will be able to get a 3 to 1 up Suikerbossie or be able to get anywhere close to 3:11. Yep, must admit the straight fork is my favorite part, no idea what it is or where it comes from. It must be quite old as it is actually for a 27" wheel not 700c. Do you have any photos of the Colnago?
Jewbacca Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 You have a bit more legs than me, do not think I will be able to get a 3 to 1 up Suikerbossie or be able to get anywhere close to 3:11. Yep, must admit the straight fork is my favorite part, no idea what it is or where it comes from. It must be quite old as it is actually for a 27" wheel not 700c. Do you have any photos of the Colnago?I have some somewhere. I will try to dig them out. It was pink and white with a chrome fork/lugs and internal brake routing for the rear. I loved that bike but at the time it was the right decision to let it go. You have made me want to start riding my SS again with this thread..... thank you!
ZakAttak Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 That's is really really nicely done, wish you plenty safe miles on that beauty....
clement Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 What does it weigh btw? Not to sure, it was built with absolutely no regard for weight, but it feels like about 11 to 12 kg. (The saddle on its own weighs over a kilogram) Brilliant project, very well done. Thank you.
Shebeen Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks. How was it on the Madison? (One of my favorite fixies by the way) Yep the 42 is pretty much non interchangeable so I am going with a 17 in the rear. It is a bit lower than you but seeing that I am trying not to go to fast it should be OK (Touch wood)Actually didn't have a clue what my time was so checked up. I was in E-group, and did a 4:39, coming almost last! I think I might have stopped for a beer on the way, but didn't really ride in a group bunch for too long, just kept up when a nice one came along and then did my own thing. Don't think it's fair riding a fixie in a tight racing group as it's a different pedal action and you can't slip/coast/brake like they do - if anything happened it would be your fault. I was in fairly decent shape, so didn't really have issues going up the big hills. The downhills were actually harder, as I only had front brake (probably not race legal, but hey). Remember the section from cape point to scarbs is a nice lekker long fast downhill, not so on the fixie. either you're going 120cadence and getting overtaken, or legs off the bike freewheeling with the pedals flying like eggbeaters. that's the tough bit, no real free kms. despite all this, i think i'll need to do it again - still got my madison!
ZakAttak Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Not to sure, it was built with absolutely no regard for weight, but it feels like about 11 to 12 kg. (The saddle on its own weighs over a kilogram) Thank you. I was under the impression that the sub 7 was you referring to weight.... ????????
Groadie Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 For once - so good to see a positive and creative thread on the Hub. Thanks for that. And well done on your project; you can see the bike has been built with care and precision. Have a brilliant ride!
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