Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - thought you guys might like this

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bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 07:27 PM
I was searching ebay and thougth this was really interesting, but i am skeptical if it really would work and allow for proper tension without slipping.


http://cgi.ebay.com/DROPOUT-SAVERS-FITS-PK-RIPPER-RACE-INC-ETC-NEW_W0QQitemZ180244136343QQihZ008QQcategoryZ64644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jabba Degrassi
05-24-08, 07:38 PM
I was skeptical until I saw the rotating 3d model. I mean, damn, these guys mean business...
bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 07:45 PM
yeah that kinda made more sense. i

peabodypride
05-24-08, 07:45 PM
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jet sanchEz
05-24-08, 07:51 PM
In all seriousness, these are a great idea but I want them to be cheaper. If they were $10 I would buy them but $22 + shipping is kinda steep.
bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 07:56 PM
yeah i agree on the price, $12 seems reasonable. I don't need them since i have an aluminum frame, but i figured all the other guys like the IRO, Kilo, and such might like it.
evoke0ne
05-24-08, 08:02 PM
Keep in mind, you need those drop outs with a pinch at the back. With out it these are useless..and I don't think many track bikes have the right drop outs for that...but it seems like a good idea.
bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 08:17 PM
Keep in mind, you need those drop outs with a pinch at the back. With out it these are useless..and I don't think many track bikes have the right drop outs for that...but it seems like a good idea.

good looking, didn't notice that.
GeraldChan
05-24-08, 08:18 PM
Track ends are supposed to look like the ones pictured (with the missing paint) when you actually ride your bike.

So why would you need the extra complexity of additional pieces. Can you see the "gouges" when your track nut is in place?
bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 08:22 PM
Track ends are supposed to look like the ones pictured (with the missing paint) when you actually ride your bike.

So why would you need the extra complexity of additional pieces. Can you see the "gouges" when your track nut is in place?

is it possible to eventually wear through a dropout?
dervish
05-24-08, 08:32 PM
is it possible to eventually wear through a dropout?

i think your frame would give out in some other way before that actually happend
bikerdfresh
05-24-08, 08:42 PM
figured just as much
imthewalrus
05-24-08, 11:43 PM
I just run dual BMX tensioners. Makes it super easy to get the wheel centered and the chain perfectly tensioned and stops any slipping. Plus if i remove my wheel a zillion times and wear through it, the things only cost me $4.50.