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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

If your feet come off the pedals on a fixed gear...

If your feet come off the pedals on a fixed gear bike, it can be difficult to get them back on again until the bike has slowed down considerably. If you were counting on using your feet to slow you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

No. You'll want better foot retention if you're...

No. You'll want better foot retention if you're riding fixed, especially if you're riding brakeless.

On a fixed gear bike, the pedals keep going whenever the bike is in motion, so if your foot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

Do your pedals have a tab to help flip it up so...

Do your pedals have a tab to help flip it up so you can slide your shoe in? Different pedals have different designs, some lack tabs altogether, and some tabs are larger than others. The pedal on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

For a fixed gear, I'd suggest shorter arms. ...

For a fixed gear, I'd suggest shorter arms.

Personally, I'd use 165mm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 176,968
Posted By JohnDThompson

Yup. Provided you have the same number of teeth...

Yup. Provided you have the same number of teeth on each side, OR horizontal dropouts, tooth sizes within 1-2 teeth of each other and chain trimmed appropriately to allow proper tension with each cog.
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