Re: [CR]fixed gear stories

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:17:01 -0800 (PST)
From: "Fred Rafael Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]fixed gear stories
To: heddarr <heddarr@indianaconnect.com>
In-Reply-To: <20030121164829.IZSB6744.lakemtao02.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

> And can an old dog (43) learn new tricks? Howard, You're not as old a dog as you might think. Anyway, I started serious fixed gear riding last year at 50. My bike is much like yours would be - i.e. a converted road frame:

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British/Witcomb_F-Rednors.htm Really, for road fixed gear riding that seems the best way to go except perhaps for something like a Surley Steamroller. From my experience, the most important consideration is to set it up comfortably. That applies to the saddle, bars, bar tape, stem length - everything... Remember that you can't coast very easily and it can be difficult to stretch. Also, don't be embarrassed to gear it a bit on the low side at the outset. Mine is a 42 x 17 which can be a bit too high for hills but is generally a good starting point, I think. Also, mount a front brake. I actually use mine with some frequency since I can't generate enough back pressure at high cadences to stop the thing quickly. Good luck, Fred

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