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10-26-14 | 11:16 PM

sandiego25

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Fixed gear upgrades

Here is my fixed gear and I am interested into upgrading it. Currently it has forged cranks, a chromoly frame and forks, and just regular deep v wheels. What do you guys have in mind?

10-26-14 | 11:26 PM

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A smaller frame and a brake?

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10-26-14 | 11:55 PM

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Ya, a smaller frame should definitely be first on the list assuming that seat post is correctly adjusted

10-27-14 | 12:00 AM

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a correct fitting, and straps

10-27-14 | 12:00 AM

sandiego25

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It's actually a little higher now but the frame is still too big for me. After a frame what should be next?

10-27-14 | 12:01 AM

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I already have straps. I only like it on the left pedal.

10-27-14 | 12:14 AM

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Flip your stem, lower your bars, raise your saddle, save for a new bike.

10-27-14 | 12:47 AM

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Flip your stem, lower your bars, raise your saddle, save for a new bike.

I flipped it after the picture was taken and i decided to just save for a new bike or maybe just sell both my bikes.

10-27-14 | 04:31 AM

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Ride it and upgrade the things that break and the things you don't like. And if you're not going to run a brake, at least use both straps.

10-27-14 | 03:54 PM

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Ride it and upgrade the things that break and the things you don't like. And if you're not going to run a brake, at least use both straps.

I was also thinking about that and the gear ratio is small enough for me to just use one strap.

10-27-14 | 04:09 PM

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Foot retention and a frame 2 sizes smaller

10-27-14 | 06:06 PM

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the gear ratio is small enough for me to just use one strap.

This doesn't make sense.

10-27-14 | 06:57 PM

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A smaller frame and a brake?

I have a feeling OP fit his bike with the principle of your feet are able to touch the ground while sitting.

10-28-14 | 07:09 AM

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2 straps and front brake or no straps, a freewheel and two brakes.

A smaller frame or having someone help you with your seat height.

10-28-14 | 09:42 AM

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I have a feeling OP fit his bike with the principle of your feet are able to touch the ground while sitting.

Maybe he brakes by dragging his feet on the ground?? Since there is no other obvious way to stop the bike pictured. lol

10-28-14 | 02:34 PM

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Maybe he brakes by dragging his feet on the ground?? Since there is no other obvious way to stop the bike pictured. lol

i have a strap on the left pedal.

10-28-14 | 03:17 PM

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i have a strap on.

10-28-14 | 04:12 PM

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10-28-14 | 04:14 PM

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Haha wtf why did it come out like that lol

10-29-14 | 09:38 AM

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I don't ride fixed but I would still ride with two straps no matter what gear ratio if I did.

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