fixed gear body of knowledge?
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From: Stevens Point/Milwaukee, WI
fixed gear body of knowledge?
Hey,
I'm very comfortable with my bike and my ability to repair it when necessary, but it seems I'm always learning something new from a friend or online. Is there a book or anything[like an idiot's guide to fixies] out there on fixed gear?
thanks
I'm very comfortable with my bike and my ability to repair it when necessary, but it seems I'm always learning something new from a friend or online. Is there a book or anything[like an idiot's guide to fixies] out there on fixed gear?
thanks
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Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
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Bikes: Gios Compact Pro 10 Chorus, Gios single speed, Pedal Force RS2 10 chorus, CAAD5 10 Centaur, Diamondback dirt bike, Fuji Fixed Gear.
Read articles by the venerable Sheldon Brown.https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html
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I actually learned ALOT from him, but it seems there are a lot of fine details he doesn't think to mention. He is great, don't get me wrong, but it just seems he leaves some stuff out.
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Bikes: 1994 Trek 1200, 1984 Raleigh Prestige, 1980 Motobecane Grand Jubile, custom 531 track, and a bunch of tinker bikes of all type
i think the same is true with any subject in that trying to consolidate all information into one location is infeasible as there will always be 1 more iota of information not included or forgotten. i think you figured it out already anyway: between friends and the internet, you piece together your own knowledge until you can figure out everything on your own. if not, there are always friends and the internet. not to mention sharing knowledge with others always makes you retain that knowledge that much better no? happy learning!
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