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Author: fiddler crabbyfiddler crabby Date: Jun 9, 2008 10:52
I've got a late-70s 10 speed that I'm considering converting to either
fixed or single gear. Anyone here have any experience building one? Are
there local shops that stock parts at a good price (I'm thinking about a
flip-flop hub)?
Thanks!
--fc
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Author: fiddler crabbyfiddler crabby Date: Jun 10, 2008 05:01
In article 4ax.com>,
pnsmnyv@lnubb.pbz says...> On Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:52:31 -0500, fiddler crabby
> ya-nospam-hoo.com> wrote:
> >>I've got a late-70s 10 speed that I'm considering converting to either
>>fixed or single gear. Anyone here have any experience building one? Are
>>there local shops that stock parts at a good price (I'm thinking about a
>>flip-flop hub)?
>
> Can't help you with N'ville specifically, but search for a bike club.
> Odds are if there is one, a member will be a decent mechanic that can
> do that for you and/or give you guidance.
Thanks, Cyrus!
I'll be doing it myself, but it would be nice to have a mechanic
available in case things don't go as expected.
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Author: Boston Blackie (happily ignored by KD the Merciless!)Boston Blackie (happily ignored by KD the Merciless!) Date: Jun 10, 2008 06:03
On 2008-06-10 07:01:08 -0500, fiddler crabby
ya-nospam-hoo.com> said:
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> Kinda painful to find out my old bike is now "vintage." :)
>
> --fc
HEY! Watch it! There's good in being 'vintage!'
--
At least we got bin Laden and the WMD, or this horrible war would have
been a total waste.
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Author: fiddler crabbyfiddler crabby Date: Jun 10, 2008 07:56
In article <2008061008031516807-bblackie@mailcom>, bblackie@ mail.com
says... > On 2008-06-10 07:01:08 -0500, fiddler crabby
> ya-nospam-hoo.com> said:
> >>
>> Kinda painful to find out my old bike is now "vintage." :)
>>
>> --fc
>
> HEY! Watch it! There's good in being 'vintage!'
Yeah, but still. I was reading about choosing a gear ratio, and there
was discussion about how conditioning will take longer, and that knee
problems need to be taken into account.
But I will be opting for brakes, unlike some of these young
whippersnappers.
--fc
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Author: maxomaxo Date: Jun 10, 2008 08:45
On Jun 9, 12:52Â pm, fiddler crabby ya-nospam-hoo.com>
wrote:> I've got a late-70s 10 speed that I'm considering converting to either
> fixed or single gear. Anyone here have any experience building one? Are
> there local shops that stock parts at a good price (I'm thinking about a
> flip-flop hub)? Â
>
Glad ya asked! I ride a road fixed gear around 200 miles per week.
Brakes on both ends. Japanese flared bars. French cotton tape. 32mm
high threadcount skinwall tires that I like to call "poofy lights". Oh
to be idiosyncratic! I take the thing on fire roads as well. Variable
gears? Bah, for the elderly and infirm!
Here's the best guide:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html
I run 42x15 gearing, which is enough for most terrain around here, and
the 42 will use the inner ring of most old chainsets. I'm a big brute
of a veteran rider, mind, so you might want to consider a 17t rear
cog. My knees might want to consider a 17t rear cog at times...
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Author: maxomaxo Date: Jun 10, 2008 09:04
On Jun 10, 9:56Â am, fiddler crabby ya-nospam-hoo.com>
wrote:> In article <2008061008031516807-bblackie@mailcom>, bblac...@ mail.com
> says...
> >> On 2008-06-10 07:01:08 -0500, fiddler crabby
>> ya-nospam-hoo.com> said:>
>>> Kinda painful to find out my old bike is now "vintage." :)
>
>>> --fc
>
>> HEY! Â Watch it! Â There's good in being 'vintage!'
>
> Yeah, but still. I was reading about choosing a gear ratio, and there
> was discussion about how conditioning will take longer, and that knee
> problems need to be taken into account.
>
> But I will be opting for brakes, unlike some of these young
> whippersnappers. ...
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Author: fiddler crabbyfiddler crabby Date: Jun 10, 2008 09:21
> On Jun 9, 12:52=A0pm, fiddler crabby ya-nospam-hoo.com>
> wrote:>> I've got a late-70s 10 speed that I'm considering converting to either
>> fixed or single gear. Anyone here have any experience building one? Are
>> there local shops that stock parts at a good price (I'm thinking about a
>> flip-flop hub)?
>>
>
>
> Glad ya asked! I ride a road fixed gear around 200 miles per week.
> Brakes on both ends. Japanese flared bars. French cotton tape. 32mm
> high threadcount skinwall tires that I like to call "poofy lights". Oh
> to be idiosyncratic! I take the thing on fire roads as well. Variable
> gears? Bah, for the elderly and infirm!
>
> Here's the best guide:
>
> http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html ...
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Author: maxomaxo Date: Jun 10, 2008 10:18
On Jun 10, 11:21Â am, fiddler crabby ya-nospam-hoo.com>
wrote:>> Quickest option: Go to the Bike Pedlar and pick up a pre-built wheel,
>> cog, and a chain, mount up and ride. There will be much talk about
>> whether you want a freewheel lower than your cog for rides home and
>> yadda yadda on your flip flop...but the reality is that you'll ride it
>> as a single speed for a while, flip it to fixed gear, and either love
>> it or hate it,and stick with one or the other.
>
> What's the price range on a pre-built from Bike Pedlar?
AFAIK, you can walk out the door with a wheel and a cog for $150. The
hubs are generic, but fine cartridge Taiwanese stuff, about a notch
below what I run in the polish dept. That said--you'll likely never
have to service the hubs. Straight gauge spokes. Double wall rims.
Forgot which brand. Probably Alex or Weinman. Doesn't matter much.
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Author: maxomaxo Date: Jun 10, 2008 10:35
On Jun 9, 12:52Â pm, fiddler crabby ya-nospam-hoo.com>
wrote:> I've got a late-70s 10 speed that I'm considering converting to either
> fixed or single gear. Anyone here have any experience building one? Are
> there local shops that stock parts at a good price (I'm thinking about a
> flip-flop hub)? Â
Another option, upgrade the rear cogset and chain to hyperglide, which
will vastly improve the shifting. Yes, it's fully compatible with all
the old kit:
http://tinyurl.com/58h5d4 $20 freewheel
http://tinyurl.com/6f2w2r $15 chain (yes it's a tandem chain, split it
for two chains!)
If your old rear derailleur's bushings are worn, replace it with
something less crappy--just about anything will do.
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