Originally Posted by
Bandera
30 miles for a 1st FG ride? Yep, a bit over ambitious.
Position is extremely critical riding FG and adaptation takes seat time, not a large dose all at once.
Be very careful in setting seat height, cleat to pedal axle (you are using proper foot retention ?) and gearing.
If you are comfortable w/ the SS/FW gearing match it exactly in FG, that which works, works.
Standing to stretch, and get over hills, is normal but the coasting part is out.
Leave both brakes in place should you need to slow downhill cadence to prevent hamster-in-wheel syndrome and get out away from traffic for 5-10 mile adaptation rides.
Riding FG is not for everyone, but give it a fair trial over a period of weeks.
-Bandera
Good advice. Thought I might have bitten off too big a chunk. I'm using Speedplay X2 pedals, so that part is good. Since I'm still sorting out the gearing with SS, your suggestion to establish
that first and get used to it before trying again sounds very rational. The lack of extended stretching may be the deal breaker, but I really like the idea of fixed gear simplicity.
Was that the cosmic rumble of yet another bike being planned, dedicated to fixed gear........?
