Fixie's and road bikes?
05-18-05 | 07:42 PM
#26
I need more bikes!!!
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 472
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From: Durham, NC
Bikes: 2 roadies, 7 fixed-gears, 1 hardtail, 1 full suspension mtb, and 1 hybrid...so far.
I take my Van Dessel off-road on single track and fire trails. It is a bit tougher than
riding fixed on paved roads, but it certainly can be done.
riding fixed on paved roads, but it certainly can be done.
05-18-05 | 08:30 PM
#27
Me vs. The Rain
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 271
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From: Stumptown, OR .... er Southern California
Bikes: Lugged steel
I ride this girl off-road as my only personal mountain bike. Serves myself and my purpose quite well, plus its steel.
Tried fixed on it a couple times, haven't quite decided to do stay on that side of the fence, but we shall see....
Tried fixed on it a couple times, haven't quite decided to do stay on that side of the fence, but we shall see....
05-18-05 | 09:33 PM
#28
pluralis majestatis
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,206
Likes: 5
From: you rope
Bikes: a DuhRosa
Originally Posted by Wheel Doctor
The SS MTB venue is expanding. I'm currently building a SS MTB. I'm using a 2000' Raleigh M20 frame it is a cheap Cromo frame but it has horiziontal dropouts and no deraileur hanger. The frame tubes are pretty beefy. I have an older Manitou Three fork and will use it with a 1" Aheadset. The wheelset is an Equation Race 559 set radial front and direct pull three cross 32 rear. I have the necessary spacers and cogs to use the cassette body and precisely align the chaineline. The BB is a sealed Shimano and the crankset an older Deore 110 BCD with a 34t CR. Brakes are Deore and the levers also. Truvative stem shimed to fit 1" and a Truvative XC riser bar. KMC chain and a generic Kalin seatpost, odd size post 25.6. WTB Speed V seat. Tires are undecided but may well be some WTB Weirwolfs 2.1. EggBeater pedals. I should start assembly tomorrow.
Question? What is a good selection for gearing? The single track here is pretty flat stuff with some short but steep hills. Mostly loose dirt lotsa roots with muddy sections after a rain. Would say a 60" gear work? Where should I start?
Question? What is a good selection for gearing? The single track here is pretty flat stuff with some short but steep hills. Mostly loose dirt lotsa roots with muddy sections after a rain. Would say a 60" gear work? Where should I start?
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