It seems I'm not destined to lead this ride. The last time I tried it was rained out; this time it's road rash. I'll post an update at the end of the week.
Sunday A18 Singlespeed ride in doubt
Tue, 10/28/2003 - 4:54pm
Wed, 10/29/2003 - 4:53am
#1
How about a B16 Fixed/Single-Speed Ride?
"Evan,
Sorry to hear about the road rash. I hope it was not a result of your fixie.
I finally purchased a frame and built it up. I did not use the Ultegra brakes I got from you but rather traded them for the R600 (Ultegra) long reach ones becasue the frame needed them. I went flat bar just becasue I am getting older and wanted to be more upright.
So, how about a B16 fixed/single-speed ride for those of us rather new to fixed riding?
The ""Kogswell"" in its final stages of being built
"
Wed, 10/29/2003 - 5:37pm
#2
Good idea
It's unrealistic to think I could lead the ride Sunday - if you want to lead it as a B16, then by all means go right ahead.
Nice bike, BTW. What's the gearing and where'd you get the chainring?
Thu, 10/30/2003 - 8:36am
#3
I wish I could...
"I wish I could lead the ride but the bike is going back into the shop for some final adjustments and the installation of a freewheel for those ""just in case"" moments so I will probably not have in back in time.
I went with 42x16 but I have 700x28s so I think that might actually make it about 43x16. It seems like a good gear that I hope will not kill my kness when I go on some hillier rides.
The chainring is an Adventure Components Miniholeshot BMX 3/32"" ring with a 110BCD. I used an old pair of Shimano 600 touring road cranks I had with the same 110BCD. The ring is in the outer position becasue the frame is spaced 135mm and the fixed hubs use a 52mm chainline which is more common on mountain bike single-speeds.
Let me know the next time you want to lead a fixed/single-speed ride and I will be more than happy to co-lead with you. Also, let me know when you are up and about and I will do some laps in C.P. with you on the fixies!
I hope you get better soon!
"
Thu, 10/30/2003 - 1:59pm
#4
Things are looking up [edit]
Dunno if I'm really feeling better or if it's just the Vioxx, but I'll post a final go/no-go decision on this ride Saturday evening after I've tried to ride.
Zev - when it's finished send a photo to Dennis at www.fixedgeargallery.com. [Looks like someone beat you to it: www.fixedgeargallery.com/benschurman.htm ]
Thu, 10/30/2003 - 4:48pm
#5
Hey Evan,
I didn't see the A18 single/fixie ride listed in the bulletin, so can you give more details about what it is, in case?
Oh, and are gearies allowed? What if I just promise to ride in my 36x14 the whole ride? :)
Hope you feel better! If not, I'm willing to lead BK Pave (B16-17) or something else informal on Sunday.
- Christian
Fri, 10/31/2003 - 7:16am
#6
Riding on Saturday
I can't ride on Sunday, but I'll be taking a spin to Nyack on Saturday on my fixed gear. I'll pass by the boathouse at 9am if any of you fixies care to join me.
Sal
(48x16)
Fri, 10/31/2003 - 9:31am
#7
Fixed on the Marathon Route
I'm going fixed on Peter's Marathon ride. Hope to see other fixies there!
Jay
(42x15)
Sat, 11/01/2003 - 6:24am
#8
fixed gear rides
I'd love to do a few group FG rides as well. I ride 4 laps T,W,Th and F at 5:30 am for those who need an early morning fix. (so to speak)
