The New New Post Your SS/FG Photos (2011/2012)
08-07-11, 11:59 PM
#3052
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Well, you can easily look it up and find your answer.
A rear brake only is bad because when you brake your weight shifts forward. This reduces the rear wheel's traction and it becomes really easy to lock up the wheel and skid. Skidding does not stop you effectively. On top of that, if your cable snaps then you have no way of stopping your bike unless you stomp your foot on the rear wheel, at least a fixed gear lets you back pedal to slow. Rear brake only on SS is nearly as bad as brakeless fixed gear.
So, get a front brake
A rear brake only is bad because when you brake your weight shifts forward. This reduces the rear wheel's traction and it becomes really easy to lock up the wheel and skid. Skidding does not stop you effectively. On top of that, if your cable snaps then you have no way of stopping your bike unless you stomp your foot on the rear wheel, at least a fixed gear lets you back pedal to slow. Rear brake only on SS is nearly as bad as brakeless fixed gear.
So, get a front brake
I now feel smarter. Next time i will try searching first.
08-08-11, 03:48 AM
#3053
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08-08-11, 09:04 AM
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I'd actually say it's more dangerous. EpicSchwinn noted his small gear ratio. However since he has a freewheel that means that he can still go insanely fast down a steep hill. On a brakeless fixed gear you are limited by how fast you can spin. As has been said before, I go down hills pretty slowly unless I know the road is safe and feel like zooming down it.
08-08-11, 02:25 PM
#3058
Oh, you know...
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Cinelli MASH + Bicycle Wheel Warehouse MSW Throwaways.
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08-08-11, 03:43 PM
#3064
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This is my new baby. I'm waiting on my bullhorns to get here so I can use my Nitto stem and cut my fork down some more. Until then I'm using risers and the SE Strangler stem.
08-08-11, 04:14 PM
#3066
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Thanks. It's 28lbs and border-line jack-assery, but the tires really provide an interesting feel to the ride. Strange thing is you'd wouldn't guess it's that heavy by how it rides, but climbing is when the weight is most noticed. Overall, its super fun
08-08-11, 04:38 PM
#3068
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ugh, that samson always gets me! and that zen ring looks pretty badass with everything as well.
nice bike and great pic!
nice bike and great pic!
08-08-11, 04:40 PM
#3069
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I was guessing in the 30 range lol. Is NY even that hilly?
08-08-11, 04:50 PM
#3070
Still kicking.
Clearance on rear tire is 1" I've had it down as low as 1/4". The ride feels off any higher than that.
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