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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,577
Posted By mt12345

I don't believe in 42mm chainline. I think it's...

I don't believe in 42mm chainline.
I think it's a joke coming from Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-17, 06:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,577
Posted By mt12345

I changed BB from 110 to 107 so the chainline...

I changed BB from 110 to 107 so the chainline changed from 46 to 44.5
So to achieve perfect chainline the crankset needs BB 103 but there is no more space left...
Left crank is almost scrubing the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,577
Posted By mt12345

Perfect chainline 42

To get perfect chainline (42mm?) spacing must be 120, BB 68x110.
I tried plenty of cranksets (110mm recommended!) and I end up somewhere 46mm.
I want to try 107BB.
Opinions? Experience?
Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

Thanks to everyone for the replies. This is the...

Thanks to everyone for the replies.
This is the frame I bought:
https://flic.kr/p/TNnNSh
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-17, 01:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

there are frames with horizontal and sloping top...

there are frames with horizontal and sloping top tube.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

assuming that: 56cm frame is for 5′ 10″ - 6′ 1″...

assuming that:
56cm frame is for 5′ 10″ - 6′ 1″ height
58cm frame is for 6′ 0″ - 6′ 2″ height

being 6′ 0″ tall I bought 56cm frame (old racing bike built on 531st tubes)
I quickly measured...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

or chain with half-link

or chain with half-link
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-17, 02:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

I did convert mtb to SS once then gave it to...

I did convert mtb to SS once then gave it to friend.
In case of fixie it had to be frame with horizontal dropouts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-31-17, 01:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

come on guys, I didnt mean to buy this thingy. ...

come on guys, I didnt mean to buy this thingy.

I like this one though:
Fairweather B903 Bullmoose Bar, Black - Handlebars - Components...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

I recently ride bike with straight bar, I simply...

I recently ride bike with straight bar, I simply hate it. I feel much better with bullhorns but I was thinking about something between, like pursuit bars (holding the bent part near stem, not the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/366907-b...

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/366907-backwards-bullhorns.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

I really dont like flat bars, I prefer to hold it...

I really dont like flat bars, I prefer to hold it like aircraft steering (joysticks?). I was using road drops for many years then I switched to bullhorns.

So what I need is 58cm frame with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-17, 04:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

they are 'flat' by default (parallel to the...

they are 'flat' by default (parallel to the floor) I rise it up a bit (15-20 degrees).


not crazy at all.
actually I was planning to do so.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-17, 03:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

yes but it doesn't include toe overlap... ...

yes but it doesn't include toe overlap...


I want to ride in upright position and hold the 'bullhorns' - which means I need the frame with short top tube.
But then I have the toe problem....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-17, 02:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

I ride 58 and I tried 52 and I think ST size...

I ride 58 and I tried 52 and I think ST size doesnt matter much because I can adjust the seat post anyway.
Sure, on smaller bike handlebar is 3cm lower.
Im not comfortable on bigger bike as TT is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

shoe size? :D

shoe size? :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-17, 02:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

well it happened when making U turn at low speed,...

well it happened when making U turn at low speed, on busy road.
fixed gear, shoes in straps, it was very dangerous.
I almost fell down then I almost **** my pants.

Anyway it would be hard to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-17, 04:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

I was riding recently smaller bike, ST 52cm, TT...

I was riding recently smaller bike, ST 52cm, TT 54cm (my old bike ST 58, TT 57).
Although frame is too small for me, I was riding very comfortably, I think that's because TT is shorter.

However,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

yes but the one Im riding doesn't fit and the...

yes but the one Im riding doesn't fit and the future one I might not be able to try before purchase
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

yes in centimeters. but I always convert it to...

yes in centimeters. but I always convert it to inches, somehow for me it's easier to 'imagine' the size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

In most of bikes seat tube is 'sticking out' 1...

In most of bikes seat tube is 'sticking out' 1 inch above the top tube (assuming the top tube is parallel to the floor), in my bike however it is not (C-T is almost equal to C-C).
So if I want to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-17, 06:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

So what is useful then? I thought it's all about...

So what is useful then? I thought it's all about seat and top tube.
The purpose is to get correct size before next purchase.

I think C-T is misguiding because it depends on how much of the tube...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-17, 05:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

how should I measure seat tube? c-c or c-t ?

how should I measure seat tube? c-c or c-t ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 02:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

Nah I dont wanna learn any tricks but I think the...

Nah I dont wanna learn any tricks but I think the video refers to freestyle riding, the people from youtube channel come from BMX world. I was just surprised after watching the video - according to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By mt12345

Building fixed gear bike

So I want to build a fixie. I found this guide:

uk.gophr.com/a-bicycle-courier-guide-to-building-a-fixed-gear-bike/

I'm not a courier though, I use bike 15 hours per week, not 50.
My budget is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 11:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,400
Posted By mt12345

Fixed gear - frame size?

I'm 6ft tall so I ride 58cm (23in) racing bike converted into single speed).

However in case of fixed gear bikes, especially for learning the tricks, many people recommend smaller frames
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-17, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,052
Posted By mt12345

how about installing fixed gear on both sides ? I...

how about installing fixed gear on both sides ? I need bigger lockring on 'freewheel' side. Does it exist ? how to find it (on ebay)?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-16, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,052
Posted By mt12345

Freewheel on both sides?

I converted an old racing bike to single speed.
I bought rear wheel with 16t freewheel installed.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/87834543@N08/29707734694/

On the other side, it looks like it's...
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