SS / Fixed commuters - where are you?
05-12-10, 07:44 PM
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05-12-10, 07:53 PM
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My commuter is a '09 Sputnik. Stock gearing is 46/18, and I find that ok. I can keep an 18mph pace on the flat if the wind's not in my face. The ride is mostly flat - 12+ miles round-trip. However, the wind is frequently as hard to fight as the hills. BTW, I'm 65.
05-12-10, 08:57 PM
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my commuter is an old univega competizione that I made into a SS. I can't remember the gearing, but it's something like 42/16 or so. Love it. mostly flat here, though.
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05-12-10, 09:45 PM
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yeah... I think I might do that. Or throw the 48 on that I have laying around the house. But then I'll be forced to pick up my cadence if I want to go fast. Boo... I just recently swapped out my 172.5mm cranks for 165. I really feel the difference in leverage... i miss it. But my body seems to like the 165's better. Feels better. i dunno. gonna keep tweaking things till i get it right.
05-12-10, 10:17 PM
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I just took my Peugeot on her maiden commute to an FFA banquet tonight. Definitely gonna need fenders - it's a 73/74 UO-8. 48X17 gearing with 27" steel wheels and a suicide hub. It rides nice, but the new B17 is still breaking in my butt.
Perhaps once I get a job I'll be getting a Raleigh One Way. Gorgeous bikes.
Perhaps once I get a job I'll be getting a Raleigh One Way. Gorgeous bikes.
05-12-10, 10:44 PM
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I commute just about every day on my fixed Kuwahara Shasta. It was originally built up as a winter bike with some gnarly mount & ground tires with a 40/16 setup. Since spring has rolled around now, I've since slapped on some 1.25 tires and I've just kept on riding it. My top speed isn't so hot, but I also have no problem with the 12% grade I climb each day. The wheels are double walled and can take quite a beating.
Commuting on fixed is great
Commuting on fixed is great
05-13-10, 06:01 AM
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05-13-10, 06:05 AM
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Location: Canada eh?
I ride a 30+ year old Vagabond (Canadian brand) single speed coaster brake equipped bike. Does that count?
It has a chrome fenders and a rack. I also installed a front hand brake. I ride on fairly flat roads with not many long steep hills.
Sorry but I have no idea what the gear ratios are.
It has a chrome fenders and a rack. I also installed a front hand brake. I ride on fairly flat roads with not many long steep hills.
Sorry but I have no idea what the gear ratios are.
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05-13-10, 10:06 AM
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Man, now I feel like a wimp. I use 42x18 in the summer and 42x21 in the winter.
I frequently commute on dirt trails, so my desired speed is lower.
I frequently commute on dirt trails, so my desired speed is lower.
05-13-10, 01:31 PM
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I've been taking my Salsa Casserole for 22 miles each way on my commute. My fastest time has been 1:10 when the wind was perfect, my worst time has been 1:40.
My commute is half on the MUP, and half on a back highway including a segment that runs through a wildlife reserve.
IMO if you're going further than 5 miles fixed > singlespeed my legs need the slack.
Is your seat/bar tape green or black? I have been contemplating going Brooks green when I order my bullhorns. Also looking at racks; may go with Aluminum or something with a wood base.
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