Resound wrote:
> Kim wrote:
> > i've finally got the 1/8" chain, found my chain splitter
> > and deployed it on the fixie!
>
> Yayness! Although if that's with 27" wheels then it works out to around 63
> gear inches which could get a mite whizzy at times, especially downhill.
> Unless you've got nasty hills around your way I'd be tempted to suggest a
> 16T cog on the back which would be just shy of 71 gear inches.
there are a couple of reasons why i've built it that way;
i'm not amazingly fit yet
this is my first fixie,
i don't have much uphill or downhill to deal with on my commute,
i intend to get a better frame and this is just the begining,
build this one as cheaply as i can to see whether i like it;
10$ freewheel removing tool, 20$ BMXcog, 19$ chain,
2 x 8$ 700c presta valvle tubes,
presta valve in schroeder rim rubber shims 2 x 0.20$
> Of course, it's your bike so feel free to completely ignore me *grin*
hey i wouldn't be inspired to build my own fixie without you lot!
you can't duck out without taking responsibility for that now!
besides, i've been pouring over the FGG & sheldonbrown.com.
tragically hoeked.
cheers,
kim
