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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By ober

Ok I played with it this morning and then rode to...

Ok I played with it this morning and then rode to work, it was great. I had it as tight as possible without binding. So if you but a wrench on it the chain goes down just a bit but does not droop....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By ober

Wow I would have though that the rear axle would...

Wow I would have though that the rear axle would have gone in the other direction with the force of gravity. A bit scary, the axle could not just pop out, for instance when I am going downhill in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By ober

new chain getting longer?

Hi everyone,

Today when getting ready to bike home from work I noticed that my chain seems to droop down more than it did before and the play has increased on the fixed gear when pushing forward...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By ober

yes that is what I think I will do. Sealed seems...

yes that is what I think I will do. Sealed seems to be much less hassle :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By ober

Thanks, yes it is nice to have transport that you...

Thanks, yes it is nice to have transport that you can get working yourself, self reliance :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By ober

So I guess I need to tighten it to a point right...

So I guess I need to tighten it to a point right before it starts to bind. Then secure the lock ring very tight.
I really need to get a lockring wrench. Does anybody here know where I can get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By ober

Thanks for the answers, Yes there is a...

Thanks for the answers,

Yes there is a little forward backward motion due to the chain but that was done at the bike shop and the mechanic said that you don't want the chain too tight. This is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By ober

bottom bracket play newbie question

Hi everyone,

My bottom bracket on my fixie has a bit of play. When I push down on both pedals side to side they move just a bit. I have tried tightening the bb but I can't get it to be perfect...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By ober

Fixed sealed BB catridge or cone

Hi folks,

I have now been riding my first fixie for a Month. During the winter in Toronto they use a lot of salt on the roads. A bike mechanic told me it would be better to get a sealed bottom...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-09, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Hey elTwitcho...

Hey elTwitcho (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=128650),

Since you are from Toronto as well, where would you recommend getting cheap (or at least reasonably priced) fixie parts in town?

I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-09, 06:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,433
Posted By ober

I just started riding a fixie. I have ridden to...

I just started riding a fixie. I have ridden to work everyday for years in all sorts of weather (once -15 :) ). So far the fixie gives me a feeling of more control. Lets see what I think after a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-03-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,542
Posted By ober

Wrong wrong wrong

Everyone has it wrong here, the d...bags are people driving the big SUV, minivans and other monstrosities that humanity has created. The other day I was riding along happily, the cars are a nuisance...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Ok now my next newbie question, I bought some...

Ok now my next newbie question, I bought some bike grease, how much do you recommend putting on the axles. This is probably a silly question but I have learned the hard way that it is better to ask a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Great site thanks. What is an alleycat? :)

Great site thanks. What is an alleycat? :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Thanks that makes sense. I am in Toronto so........

Thanks that makes sense. I am in Toronto so..... I think I will lube them :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Thanks, I am just wondering why he would say that...

Thanks, I am just wondering why he would say that it is so important, so that you can unscrew it later without problems or for adjusting or is this something unique for fixed gears. Sorry if my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By ober

Oh Shoot

Hi everyone,

I just put together my first fixed gear bike. I read through Sheldon Brown's instructions but for some stupid reason missed this

"Note: if you have a nutted axle, it is vitally...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By ober

Thanks folks. I must admit it was a bit different...

Thanks folks. I must admit it was a bit different riding this at first. I bike to work all year round and wanted this for winter. So far I really enjoy the fixed gear, it gives you a feeling of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By ober

Fixed hub install

Hi Everyone.

On the weekend I put together my first fixed gear bike. I had the bike shop build the rear wheel since I did not feel up to that yet. The fellow told me to ride it once and then come...
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