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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By sleepless

just buy whatever crank arms you need (probably...

just buy whatever crank arms you need (probably 165mm) and buy the chainring separately. it may cost you a few bucks more but you'll get what you want.

White 46T:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Whoa there psirue, someone grab that stick up...

Whoa there psirue, someone grab that stick up your as$ and wrench it free. I wondered if you're just being a little pissy or you're always that hardass who enjoys e-thuggin on the intrawebs - I would...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Haha fair enough - 98% as efficient sounds like...

Haha fair enough - 98% as efficient sounds like an exaggeration (citation?), but point taken.

I actually achieve the lotus position while riding, I find if you close all your senses but hearing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-25-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Update! After exhaustively researching every...

Update!
After exhaustively researching every damm crank, chainring, and pedal combination... I went to my LBS and picked up everything in one fell swoop. :p AND they had it all in black. LBS...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

I like it. 17x48, 20x44 seems perfect after...

I like it. 17x48, 20x44 seems perfect after looking at the gear inches. btw, this is wonderful: upgrade to Sheldon's calc (http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html). Thanks for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

i am. dual cog, dual chainring. if you meant...

i am. dual cog, dual chainring.

if you meant add the ability to shift gears, then-
because i don't need to change gears on the fly. derailers add complexity, lose efficiency, add maintenance.....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,850
Posted By sleepless

whoops, i'm retrded. thanks for the insight...

whoops, i'm retrded. thanks for the insight :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

:lol: quoted more for posterity than anything...

:lol: quoted more for posterity than anything else.
Damitt, I must know their secrets! Wait, what if they wear out, get old, or -knock on wood- DIE? Can i get replacement elves??


Retapped the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-09, 01:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,850
Posted By sleepless

Maybe I'm out of the loop, but what's wrong with...

Maybe I'm out of the loop, but what's wrong with 3/32?
Slightly weaker, lighter, and skinnier (edit:the chain). If a rider plans on doing serious track work, wouldn't they spend more than $50 on a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Ahh, interesting thought. Though this does add...

Ahh, interesting thought. Though this does add shifting to the mix, it looks like they've packaged it up nice. I have no knowledge of multi-speed hubs, how do they go about changing the gear ratio?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

As much as the fg is touted as being "not...

As much as the fg is touted as being "not practical" for anything beyond relatively mild terrain and fast jaunts through traffic, I love its simplicity and efficiency in power transfer. The fixed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-22-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Surly Dingle...

Surly Dingle (http://www.surlybikes.com/new/dinlgecog_pop.html)
As long as the tooth difference is the same front and back, I can just pop the chain over for flatland(road) vs hilly(trails). i.e....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,616
Posted By sleepless

Raleigh Conversion Budget build (kinda)

Hello,
Glad I found this wonderful spot, you guys(&girls) seem to know just about everything. I've been lurking for a while and soaking up info like a sponge. It's really annoying when the new kids...
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