Thug Posted March 28, 2009 Share I'm off to go race at Teak Place on the single speed, 32 x 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted March 28, 2009 Share go kick some butt, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlate Posted March 29, 2009 Share my previous fixie http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3266747312_ceaf624b38.jpg i got a newer, smaller frame now. the old one was a bit too big. the smaller one is maybe a bit too small, so im still looking for something new. will try to get a pic up later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted March 29, 2009 Share OK that's it!!!! I've been playing around with the idea of a fix gear for some time now, but Now is the time. I'm gonna build up a Cannondale early '90s in memory of my dad who was killed last year in a hit and run in Dbn. He bought a white 'dale new when they just landed in SA, I think 1990 and that was the bike he still rode till that morning. Can one build a fixed gear bike without horisontal dropouts, or do I have to go single speed (with jockey) Also can I use the BIO PACE cranks on fixie or do I need jockey (I think Iknow the answer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted March 29, 2009 Share OK that's it!!!! I've been playing around with the idea of a fix gear for some time now' date=' but Now is the time. I'm gonna build up a Cannondale early '90s in memory of my dad who was killed last year in a hit and run in Dbn. He bought a white 'dale new when they just landed in SA, I think 1990 and that was the bike he still rode till that morning. Can one build a fixed gear bike without horisontal dropouts, or do I have to go single speed (with jockey) Also can I use the BIO PACE cranks on fixie or do I need jockey (I think Iknow the answer)[/quote'] Yeah you can, lots of info on the net on how to do it. Half-link chains etc. etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlate Posted March 30, 2009 Share Can one build a fixed gear bike without horisontal dropouts' date=' or do I have to go single speed (with jockey)[/quote'] its best to get horizontals for a fixie, the chain tension is very important. if the chain goes slack you will get hurt, trust me, i know ? Also can I use the BIO PACE cranks on fixie or do I need jockey (I think Iknow the answer) no, biopace changes chain tension too much. you can never use a jockey on a fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted March 30, 2009 Share So is it possible to cut out drop outs and weld back horisontal drop out's on a Alu frame (this sounds messy)Seems like single speed is gonna have to do I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pirate Posted March 30, 2009 Share You guys have some sweet wheels, was thinking of rebuilding my old steel frame Eddy Merckx into a 7 speed or single speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Rather rebuild the back wheel with one of those adjustable hub jobbies ... this will give you the flexibility of fine tuning your chain tension and retaining the frame as is ... you can then also use the same wheel set on any other std drop out frame. Regards Hairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted March 30, 2009 Share So is it possible to cut out drop outs and weld back horisontal drop out's on a Alu frame (this sounds messy)Seems like single speed is gonna have to do I suppose? What also works is if you just buy a simple chain tension kit like THIS one. This kit can turn any wheel into a SS and the tensioner solves thechain "Slack" problem. This just mounts to the dropout and the skewerpushes through it. Very light and durable. As you can see they costaround R500 from CRC. If you need some, I can get new kits for R300.Just PM me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hog_ Posted March 30, 2009 Share Hey Ruan! Why don't you post a pic or one of your singlespeeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 30, 2009 Share which is better, the tensioner that pushes up os the one pushing down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted March 30, 2009 Share Hey Ruan! Why don't you post a pic or one of your singlespeeds? Will do so soon' date=' its in different parts now, been upgrading it a bit... Dude it was great to ride with you guys on the weekend, that Martin dude is nowordsinmymouth GOOD!!![img']https://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/smilies/smiley36.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted March 30, 2009 Share which is better' date=' the tensioner that pushes up os the one pushing down?[/quote'] I had an on-one that pushed down and now have a DMR that pushes up, supposedly the one that pushes up (should your chain length allow) is better as it allows the chain to engage more teeth on the rear cog........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted March 30, 2009 Share which is better' date=' the tensioner that pushes up os the one pushing down?[/quote'] Would like to know as well. Thinking of buying this one :http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17724 Seems most guys on mtbr have one that push the chain up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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