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cart@@n 04-11-04 02:56 PM

Hi guys.

Do you think a 20" wheels fixed bike is possible?
The pedals would hit the ground at turns?

Thanks.

harryhood 04-11-04 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by cart@@n
Hi guys.

Do you think a 20" wheels fixed bike is possible?
The pedals would hit the ground at turns?

Thanks.

i've seen it done on a BMX. i don't think pedal strike was an issue.

-Dennis

joeprim 04-11-04 03:55 PM

If you have/need 20" wheels you need short crank arms too. Right?

Joe

shecky 04-12-04 02:50 AM

Only if the BB is lower than usual. BMX bikes usually have pretty good clearance in that dept. Old Schwinn Stingray frames don't.

cart@@n 04-12-04 08:52 AM

Thank you for your answers.

I am new to the fixed gear thing, and think its very interesting.
In my country, i never saw one fixed.(only a 14" whem i was kid, but i dont remember the feeling).

There are some customized 20" SS bikes minimalistic only with coaster brakes, high seat posts and bars for a relaxed riding position, they call "nuvem" (cloud).
If i could make something like with Fixed Gear, it would be pretty unique, and people would go nuts, ever more if they see a Trackstand.

I tried to though about, and my only concern was about inclining at turns and dont be able to control pedal position, or passing over bumps.

khackney 04-12-04 03:01 PM

Absolutely,

There are 3 of them in the group I ride with; two Raleigh folding 20's and a Moulton in process.

Here is my friend Bill's fixie from the fixed gear gallery. I've ridden it around the parking lot a few times and it is a blast to ride.

fixie pic
http://http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/milam2.jpg

cart@@n 04-13-04 11:40 AM

Thank you Khackney.

Thatīs what i was thinking about.
Very nice bike.


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