Ways to make a fixed gear faster
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Ways to make a fixed gear faster
What's are some ways I can make my fixie faster. and i mean gear wise, right now my gear ration is 44:16
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Aside from getting stronger, you need to make your bike lighter.
A lot of fixed gear bikes are not very light. I suggest getting a CF fork and a lighter wheelset.
Also, if you are used to riding with a U-lock or back pack on, try riding w/o all that stuff. It's amazing how much faster I go when I don't have a backpack on...
A lot of fixed gear bikes are not very light. I suggest getting a CF fork and a lighter wheelset.
Also, if you are used to riding with a U-lock or back pack on, try riding w/o all that stuff. It's amazing how much faster I go when I don't have a backpack on...
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Buy carbon fiber everything. Frame, cranks, seatpost, handlebars, chain, grease, bearings, couch, television, car, iPod, foundation, insulation, pants, comb, watch, wallet, stereo, flooring and on and on and on.
Ideally you will reach a point where you can no longer afford to eat, and that's when you'll see some real weight savings in the saddle.
Ideally you will reach a point where you can no longer afford to eat, and that's when you'll see some real weight savings in the saddle.
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if your bike is sub 20 pounds you won't really get faster by getting lighter components especially if you are just farting around town on the streets. Beyond that really narrower tires will provide less resistance on the road; should convert power to more speed.
Some pro cyclist one said, "don't buy upgrades, ride upgrades", if you want to go faster.
Some pro cyclist one said, "don't buy upgrades, ride upgrades", if you want to go faster.
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