Dan said:
Ever try bunny hopping a fixed? That's a challenge.
That's an acrobatic move I haven't mastered (or tried). Could come in very
handy (like for the new speed bumps on Knaus, near Lake Oswego!). My forte
is the fixed fish-tail skid (love the rain, and S-Works tire in the
rear...slippery little devils!)
Of course, David is always right,
Hardly! But I'm right in saying you'd best RSVP for the "Racer Reunion
Party" tomorrow night! Racers from the '70s - '02s (ok, '60s, too, Andy)
are welcome. Total bikie, this is NOT an office party!
...but check the roll out on the 26" tire.
It is usually very close to 700C but due to variation in tire size it
might
be a little smaller in which case a 45X19 might work better. it comes out
to about 9/10" bigger than the "standard" 42X18.
Thanks, David
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At 03:38 PM 12/18/02 -0800, you wrote:
Scott,
I ride 42x18 (63") fixed. It works for hills, so your customer might go
as
high as 67 if he's fit? Single speed and fixed isn't the same thing,
though. A fixed is actually easier in some situations, but of course
there
is a little learning curve of knowing not to try coasting!
Challenge him to a fixed!
David
----- Original Message -----
What is a good single speed gear size? I have a customer who is
building
a
commuter on a mountian frame and wants to know what a good gear size
would
be, he commutes from inner southeast to downtown (mostly flat with
slight
downhill to work and slight uphill on way home).
Thanks
Scott
Kissler's Cyclery