Fixed Trail Riding?
12-31-07, 03:54 PM
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i rigged an old giant mtb, 36 x 18. worked fine on the mountain trails here, but the frame was not true, i guess it had taken one beating too many in its previous incarnation. now i am looking for a siutable frame to build myself a 29er fixed gear mtb. any sugestions for frames? i am looking for something used, preffereably.....
although if i had 900 bucks, id probably get this (although it is a 26er...):
https://www.bianchiusa.com/05_sass.html
although if i had 900 bucks, id probably get this (although it is a 26er...):
https://www.bianchiusa.com/05_sass.html
12-31-07, 03:58 PM
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I'd hate to say it (as if it's a crutch), but I do have any easier time getting over obstacles on my 29" wheels. Might be a placebo effect, but as long as I don't end up with a mouth full of dirt who cares.
12-31-07, 04:21 PM
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sorry, i didn't get it. you DO or you DONT have an easier time with 29" wheels???
12-31-07, 04:49 PM
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i was with my friend for his first fixed off-road voyage this weekend. he is a very skilled rider and rides fixed road a ton but i was impressed at how fast and fluid he rode.
i expected to catch him on every downhill... NEVER... he cleaend the whole f@ckin skills trail (middle run, de for those who know), REEEE-DICULOUS. i can't ride that **** on my bike.
if you can ride, you can ride trails fixed. i just don't know that i can ride (like that)....
i believe he was running 34x18 on 29" wheels (slightly higher than his usual raio). as soon as it pointed up he was gone.
on more technical track it might not be so ideal, but in smooth singletrack with lots of rollers it appears to work just fine!
oh and i never saw him lock up the rear tire once (front disk).
i expected to catch him on every downhill... NEVER... he cleaend the whole f@ckin skills trail (middle run, de for those who know), REEEE-DICULOUS. i can't ride that **** on my bike.
if you can ride, you can ride trails fixed. i just don't know that i can ride (like that)....
i believe he was running 34x18 on 29" wheels (slightly higher than his usual raio). as soon as it pointed up he was gone.
on more technical track it might not be so ideal, but in smooth singletrack with lots of rollers it appears to work just fine!
oh and i never saw him lock up the rear tire once (front disk).
12-31-07, 05:40 PM
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Fixed off road is a blast! I run a full rigid, 32/18 with front and rear brakes. 170mm cranks and a highish bottom bracket make pedal plants not much of a problem for me. I can clear 8 to 12" logs most of the time. The occasional pedal strike happens. Its no big deal.
NO SKIDDING!
I've done a few cross races fixed as well.
NO SKIDDING!
I've done a few cross races fixed as well.
01-01-08, 02:32 PM
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Nice photos. But the limit comes from the gearing constraint of track bikes and conversions vs your low gear ratio.
At any rate, nice bike. Nice photos. What gearing are your running?
At any rate, nice bike. Nice photos. What gearing are your running?
01-01-08, 02:56 PM
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Second picture: 42x17 on 700x35
Third: 34x19 on 29" wheels
The 29ers are geared same as a 2:1 26" mtb, the other bike is a Surly crosscheck conversion.
01-01-08, 06:18 PM
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I've ridden some moderate trails with it. It got a little sketchy in areas with rocks and roots, my paranoia was that I'd fall (I did, often) and snap an ankle (I didn't) because of being clipped in.
I think in the future I'd rather ride on platform type pedals, maybe some Grip Kings.
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01-02-08, 06:08 AM
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I have piddled with my track bike in the woods at 48X18, but that was just an attempt to pinch flat some tubes.
01-03-08, 03:46 PM
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01-03-08, 09:15 PM
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that video is awesome.
01-03-08, 09:20 PM
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01-03-08, 09:51 PM
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Wait, what the ****? Go back to mtbr ... you're getting me all out of sorts. Next MC will be selling Deep V wheelsets here or something.
