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Originally Posted by roadfix
(Post 6196888)
I run a fixed cog on each side, even when threaded for a freewheel. I don't run a lockring...
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Currently, I only use the fixed side because I only have one fixed gear bike built up. When I get around to building a second fixed I will put duplex fixed hubs on it. I will take my current fixed setup flip the wheel and run it SS. So I do have plans for the free side but I am not just there yet.
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I have a 135mm flipflop hub on my 1x1. I go back and forth pretty frequently depending on what sort of trails I'll be riding and who I'm riding with. Some trails are a little too technical for a fixie...
It has been flipped to the fixed side for the past couple months though. Most of my riding has been solo or slow rides in snow and ice. I'll flip it back when the the group rides resume and the speeds get faster. Chris |
Originally Posted by lhcommons
(Post 6198589)
So you effectively have just one brake when you ride that side. I hope you never have any kind of mechanical problem, man. You are a lot braver than I am. Or something.
Like I said, with quality cogs, they'll stay put, with or without locktite. Just use the front brake for stopping. |
i think maybe in ten, fifteen years, there will be a large constituancy of knees who wish the freewheel side got used more.
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Originally Posted by woodenwheels
(Post 6198908)
i think maybe in ten, fifteen years, there will be a large constituancy of knees who wish the freewheel side got used more.
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second the above— i got seriously into cycling for commuting, recreation, and fitness after 13 years of playing soccer (midfield), and exacerbated all my old injuries until i built a fixed and ditched the roadie. now my knees hurt if i don't ride for a few days.
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Originally Posted by ThunderChunky
(Post 6197321)
and the way to your home happened to be on a constant decline?
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I've never had knee problems but I can definitely tell in my knees if my saddle position is off. Only takes a few milimeters to get out of whack. But with a good fit, I would argue that it strengthens knees by building up the muscles supporting them.
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Glad this thread came up.
I am about to have a free hub built up into my new frame. I'm curious how I'm going to like it. But the only reason I'm doing it is knee trouble. I've ridden fixed for a about 3 years now, and my right knee has gotten worse and worse. If I stay off the bike and rest and only ride my geared road bike, it gets better. I'm not sure if it is because of back pedaling or skipping. But something just ain't right when riding a lot of fixed. I can assure you it was not fit related as well. I'm just really curious now how I'm going to like the SS thing. |
single-sided hubs FTW :)
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I use the freewheel side semi-often. I never understand how folks get so militant about this stuff. Sometimes I want to go really fast down hills. Freewheels are great for that.
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Originally Posted by roadfix
(Post 6198835)
What good will a BB lockring do? If the cog is going to spin loose, it'll take the BB lockring with it while quite possibly damaging the hub threads.
Like I said, with quality cogs, they'll stay put, with or without locktite. Just use the front brake for stopping. |
That, and rotafix rules.
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my next build will be fixed/fixed--probably a few teeth apart.
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I use the freewheel for cyclocross and riding with roadies when there is a lot of down hill.
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Fixed/fixed on the Steamroller and Pista Concept, freewheel on the SS Homegrown.
Like I've been telling one of the guys at work, don't fear the fixie. |
Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 6197131)
I ride free wheel? whats the big ****ing deal? I also ride fixed just not as often. As always its up to the person to make the choice if he/she likes fixed or freewheel. Im not like some of the sheep around these parts riding FG because its "the in thing" There are a lot of people that go FG and have been doing so for many years, those are the true FG riders not all you bull**** ****ing "hipster" types that do it because everyone else is ;) you're the **** head wannabes that ride around like your a ****ing messenger when in all reality your just some dick head spending daddys money while raiding the local thrift to look the part.....get a ****ing life you ****ing looser wannabes!
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 6198370)
Thank you teacher for pointing out my flaws! I will try much harder to be more like you in the future Oh wise one! You are truly wise beyond your years! So very wise indeed! :rolleyes: Teacher, I have used the EDIT button on my prior post for you my teacher! I truly hope it is up to your standards! (I am so excited!) If it is not up to your standards Oh wise one I will commit my shamefull ****ing soul to the deepest darkest pits of satans bowels! or Ill just stop talking like a ****ing Data/KungFu robot and tell you to go **** yourself ;)
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Originally Posted by 4doorhoor
(Post 6202930)
Jesus Christ. Why don't the right people ever commit suicide?
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