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new project
i just got a new project bike but it needs some work.
the first thing it needs is a fixed cog. Can i just go and buy one? Or is there an easier/cheaper way to do it?
Also i was wondering what chainring to use, i am using the larger one now on my ss so i know if i use the bigger one i have to leave them both on which isn't very sexy.
O and i need new pedals with clips but thats not really a big deal.
Anyway any advice would be great i've been riding ss for a while and am looking forward to going fixed.
thanks
Chad
the first thing it needs is a fixed cog. Can i just go and buy one? Or is there an easier/cheaper way to do it?
Also i was wondering what chainring to use, i am using the larger one now on my ss so i know if i use the bigger one i have to leave them both on which isn't very sexy.
O and i need new pedals with clips but thats not really a big deal.
Anyway any advice would be great i've been riding ss for a while and am looking forward to going fixed.
thanks
Chad
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you need a fixed gear hub in order to thread on the fixed cog, but to get one, you basically just go to any bike shop and ask for one.
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hmm is there anyway to jury rig a fixed gear cog on to a freewheel hub?
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Originally Posted by shoot.first
hmm is there anyway to jury rig a fixed gear cog on to a freewheel hub?
Also i was wondering what chainring to use, i am using the larger one now on my ss so i know if i use the bigger one i have to leave them both on which isn't very sexy.
Anyway any advice would be great i've been riding ss for a while and am looking forward to going fixed.
Also, do you have horizontal ("good") or vertical ("bad") dropouts?.
And finally, use a brake until you are very comfortable riding without one. It is cool to yell "OUT OF THE WAY, I GOT NO BRAKES" while bombing a big hill, but it's less cool to go splat into the side of a bus because of it.