Originally Posted by
Doohickie
The only problem is I use my front brake and the radial lacing on the front started to loosen up due to the braking torque. So I got new spokes and relaced it in a 3-cross pattern. I just took it out for a shakedown ride and it was fine over 12 miles. Feels good to ride fixie again.
I doubt it. Torque is far less when using a rim brake than a hub brake. But you did a good thing anyway, relacing the wheel.
Welcome back to riding fixed. I like riding fixed occasionally. I did it every day for a couple of months, but that was many years ago. It's not a way of life for me as it for some.