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06-09-21, 03:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Posted By JoeTBM

We like combo open/ratchet wrenches. like these...

We like combo open/ratchet wrenches. like these from Harbor Freight (lifetime warranty also)

7 Pc Metric Ratcheting Combo Wrench set...
06-09-21, 01:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Posted By CliffordK

Not a "Pro", but Craftsman makes good wrenches. ...

Not a "Pro", but Craftsman makes good wrenches. For a lot of things I like a 6pt combination wrench.

Craftsman wrenches tend to be a little fatter than others, so it doesn't hurt to find a...
06-04-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,560
Posted By Rick

Do your adjusting from the side opposite the...

Do your adjusting from the side opposite the freewheel.
05-28-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,455
Posted By mobile1mobile1

gearing is everything

gearing is everything
05-27-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,455
Posted By subgrade

Loop-outs aren't hard and the stepping off comes...

Loop-outs aren't hard and the stepping off comes naturally, in my experience. And sure, it makes sense to practice them before wheelies, but that's also the natural course of events - you'll almost...
05-24-21, 11:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,999
Posted By TejanoTrackie

The last thing you want to do is take your feet...

The last thing you want to do is take your feet off the pedals while riding a fixed gear bike. :eek:
05-24-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,999
Posted By TejanoTrackie

OK. 37 is the tire width in millimeters and 590...

OK. 37 is the tire width in millimeters and 590 is the bead seat diameter (tire inner diameter) in millimeters. 1-3/8 is the approximate tire width in inches, which computes to 34.9 mm, but the exact...
05-24-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,999
Posted By 79pmooney

Regarding gear choices for fix gear - Ride your...

Regarding gear choices for fix gear - Ride your best guess. Go up or down as needed. Any gear is a trade-off between high RPMs downhill and the impact on your butt and ease of climbing. And where...
05-24-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,999
Posted By stevel610

Here's a chart from BikeCalc based on a 584 erto...

Here's a chart from BikeCalc based on a 584 erto tire. 584x35c-close enough. Gives you rpm's with a given gear. I put in 36 / 40 / 44 chainrings and 16-23t cogs. It shows cadence at a given speed....
05-21-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By Russ Roth

The brakes themselves are some of the weakness,...

The brakes themselves are some of the weakness, they don't look too stiff. If you want more pad contact take a knife and trim the bottoms, don't do this with the wheel in the bike at the same time,...
05-18-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By dscheidt

Yes.

Yes.
05-18-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By flangehead

Consistent with the gospel according to Sheldon...

Consistent with the gospel according to Sheldon Brown:

”Spoke length is measured from the inside of the elbow to the very end of the threads, most usually in millimeters.”
05-18-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Posted By mihlbach

I find frequent red light and stop signs to be...

I find frequent red light and stop signs to be annoying when riding brakeless with >75 gear inches. The high gear just requires a lot of unnecessary strain, stopping and accelerating, and in this...
05-18-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Posted By TomM

Time to hone your track standing skills!

Time to hone your track standing skills!
05-17-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
Posted By ethet

For many, many kilometers everyday I ride a...

For many, many kilometers everyday I ride a brakeless fixed-gear bike on city streets with occasional hops on and off a MUP to avoid freeways whilst strictly obeying stop signs and signals (a...
05-17-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By tomtomtom123

I don't know where you are, but Misumi has...

I don't know where you are, but Misumi has branches all over the world and sells either stock spacers for around $1 each or custom made from their Chinese suppliers for $3 each. They're for...
05-17-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By cbrstar

Your axel is 3/8? You can buy spacers from many...

Your axel is 3/8? You can buy spacers from many BMX shops like this 3/8" Alloy Axle Spacer 2mm, 3mm, or 5mm SIZES (PAIR) - Planet BMX...
05-17-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By andrewclaus

3/8" is 9.5 mm, so all you'll need to do is...

3/8" is 9.5 mm, so all you'll need to do is remove the threads from the nut. It should be very easy.

Don't you have a 3/8" bit?

We don't know your machining skills. Beware of common hazards....
05-12-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Koyote

Clean it out, pack it with fresh grade 25...

Clean it out, pack it with fresh grade 25 bearings and a lot of good grease, and put it back together. If my cheapie commuter bike's wheels are any indication, they'll feel silky smooth.
05-12-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

"Dimples", as in indentations or growths? I...

"Dimples", as in indentations or growths? I suspect indents. That's a common wear issue. The bearing will no longer roll smoothly and likely need a slightly loose adjustment for the axle to spin w/o...
05-12-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By andrewclaus

I agree, keep riding it, certainly okay for...

I agree, keep riding it, certainly okay for casual use. It will get worse, but how much more life is in it depends on how much you ride it, future maintenance, and what the bike is used for. Keep...
05-12-21, 03:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Amt0571

Keep riding it. The bike I use for getting around...

Keep riding it. The bike I use for getting around town has been like this for years and no issues so far. It feels rough if I spin the wheel with my hand, but it's unnoticeable when riding at any...
12-02-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By hokiefyd

It is possible that removing the (thicker) brake...

It is possible that removing the (thicker) brake hardware "spacer" would expose enough threads such that the lock nut bottoms out on its own neck before providing enough preload on the bearing. ...
12-02-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

While I agree with the others advice to remove...

While I agree with the others advice to remove one of the spacers/brackets that is not being used (but for spacing) I will add that 5 threads will likely be enough anyway. I also agree with the...
12-02-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By Phil_gretz

^ this. Remove the unneeded brake hardware. And...

^ this. Remove the unneeded brake hardware. And also, clean up the headset corrosion? Mild acid bath and an oil rub?
06-09-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,679
Posted By Rajflyboy

Many Kids and Parents can’t afford the prices of...

Many Kids and Parents can’t afford the prices of quality bicycles. It’s getting out of hand.

Big box stores are the savior of the bicycle industry.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,923
Posted By robertorolfo

Fair enough. I mean, if you and I agreed on...

Fair enough. I mean, if you and I agreed on everything, we wouldn't have anything to talk about...
06-10-11, 01:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,477
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

OK, I'm gonna assume that means forward facing...

OK, I'm gonna assume that means forward facing horiz. dropouts. So do you have a rear wheel yet? If so you'll have to figure out how much tire clearance you have to the chainstay bridge from the...
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