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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-14, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Ha that's a major understatement! I started with...

Ha that's a major understatement! I started with a hand-file and after an hour of work I barely made a dent so moved to the angle grinder, which was super scary since the one I have is kind of large...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-14, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Thanks for the info! That's good to know about...

Thanks for the info! That's good to know about brazing. When researching I had quite a tough time finding reliable resources to definitively tell me what joining method is good for what application....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

This was pretty easy but does require buying a...

This was pretty easy but does require buying a new fork. I went with a fork from Dimension (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C4QI4U/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which already had disc brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Yes I used their online gearing/belt length...

Yes I used their online gearing/belt length calculator. It does a pretty good job and assuming you have a horizontal drop-out there's a bit of play so that you can gear up/down 1 or 2 teeth without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Not a chance! I wouldn't dare deprive you of the...

Not a chance! I wouldn't dare deprive you of the experience. It was an eye-opening experience and I learned a lot from it. The fact that I have a functioning bike to show for it is just bonus. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

For me, maintenance was the main motivating...

For me, maintenance was the main motivating factor. Since I commute through all weather conditions, my bikes get pretty dirty (riding in NYC doesn't help either) so I found myself having to clean and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

I thought about it but given that it was my first...

I thought about it but given that it was my first time I wasn't sure if I had enough MAPP gas to finish the job so I just kind of winged it... I figured that if I messed up I would just melt off the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Thanks all for the kind words! It...

Thanks all for the kind words!



It rides really smoothly and quietly. I also have a belt driven fat bike that I commute with in heavy winter snow. That bike, while smooth, is definitely not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,400
Posted By roynyc

Kilo TT Belt Drive Conversion

Thought I'd share this as I've seen a couple of folks discussing/asking about the possibility of making a fixie belt-driven bike.

The answer is yes! It took a bit of time, money, patience, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,622
Posted By roynyc

I run this set up and I really like it. I only...

I run this set up and I really like it. I only have it for the front though.

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,828
Posted By roynyc

I did quite a bit of research and ended up...

I did quite a bit of research and ended up deciding on the Firefly team up in Boston. Since I'm in NYC, I can semi-easily go for my final fit before they begin fabrication, which was important to me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,828
Posted By roynyc

Gotcha, so assuming you average 20mph that's...

Gotcha, so assuming you average 20mph that's about 5 miles each way, 10 miles per day, 40 miles a week, so about 2,080 miles a year, or about 832 miles assuming 2.5 tire changes per year. That's not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,828
Posted By roynyc

Lots of good advice and insight here. Thanks for...

Lots of good advice and insight here. Thanks for the responses!


I definite hear you on this. Right now it's strange and unfamiliar to lean forward on the handlebars since I feel like I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,828
Posted By roynyc

Good advice guys thanks. I do this already,...

Good advice guys thanks. I do this already, albeit not well. On stop lights I totally agree, not much of an issue. I'm really nitpicking on when you have to suddenly stop and then start up again just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,828
Posted By roynyc

Singlespeed Belt Drive - Fixed versus Freewheel - Advice Needed

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on whether to go fixed or freewheel in my upcoming custom titanium singlespeed.

A bit (okay ALOT) of background...

I started riding about 14 months ago at the...
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