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r464
11-20-2007, 12:54 PM
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LordOpie
11-20-2007, 01:05 PM
My SS has no derails?
ire
11-20-2007, 02:53 PM
that shirt will look great on you when I pass you becuase you're spun out :)
LordOpie
11-20-2007, 02:59 PM
that shirt will look great on you when I pass you becuase you're spun out :)

53-11 bitch.
Cant Climb
11-20-2007, 03:03 PM
Does riding Fixxed help develop a better spin.....?
LordOpie
11-20-2007, 03:09 PM
Does riding Fixxed help develop a better spin.....?

people say yes, but my knees are just too old to justify the risk, so I went single-speed. It has helped not only my spin, but also my strength and out of saddle climbing. I even noticed that my biceps are slightly more muscular as I pull up on the bars when I'm out of my saddle.
Cant Climb
11-20-2007, 03:20 PM
people say yes, but my knees are just too old to justify the risk, so I went single-speed. It has helped not only my spin, but also my strength and out of saddle climbing. I even noticed that my biceps are slightly more muscular as I pull up on the bars when I'm out of my saddle.

So it helps by making you push a bigger gear....?
what about safety in tight traffic....?
LordOpie
11-20-2007, 03:24 PM
So it helps by making you push a bigger gear....?
what about safety in tight traffic....?

my gearing is what is good for me on flat road. I only push a "bigger gear" when I'm going up hills or into a head wind.

Once I'm up to speed, I'm there. In multi-lane traffic, I'll jump to the traffic side of a stopped bus at least once a week or take a lane when necessary.

So, I don't think it's any less safe for me.

One reason I don't want a fixie is cuz of braking. Maybe it's mental, but I can skid my SS locking up the front and rear brakes by hand. I don't skid on purpose tho :D
ire
11-20-2007, 06:40 PM
LO went single speed to get better snap against the cars in traffic :p
Cant Climb
11-20-2007, 06:45 PM
LO went single speed to get better snap against the cars in traffic :p

haha......
LordOpie
11-20-2007, 07:42 PM
LO went single speed to get better snap against the cars in traffic :p

Crap. Explain that cuz I'm not getting the joke :(
Cant Climb
11-21-2007, 08:06 AM
Crap. Explain that cuz I'm not getting the joke :(

53 X 11......i think he was being sacastic....
Wumpus
11-21-2007, 08:36 AM
53 X 11......i think he was being sacastic....

Opie doesn't push a 53x11 on his SS unless he started the ProTour training plan.:busted:
LordOpie
11-21-2007, 10:35 AM
Opie doesn't push a 53x11 on his SS unless he started the ProTour training plan.:busted:

I have custom gearing... 63-9.

Had to have special hubs fabricated. Really insane.
Cant Climb
11-21-2007, 10:48 AM
So fixxies build stength on climbs but wouldn't you loose a nice training effect in the flats....or is spinning like a hamster on crack good...?

Wish i had one to take on a test ride.....
Wumpus
11-21-2007, 11:36 AM
So fixxies build stength on climbs but wouldn't you loose a nice training effect in the flats....or is spinning like a hamster on crack good...?

Wish i had one to take on a test ride.....


If set up properly, they should be set to cruise on the flats and be a little tougher on the climbs. The sacrifice is downhills where you would spin out, but with a fixie you are either going to be spinning like a rabid gerbil or applying some back pressure to control your speed.
Wumpus
11-21-2007, 11:49 AM
I have custom gearing... 63-9.

Had to have special hubs fabricated. Really insane.

I see you are on the Jan plan.:clapping:
LordOpie
11-21-2007, 11:53 AM
I see you are on the Jan plan.:clapping:

Jan has halluciantory delusions of grandure?
ire
11-21-2007, 01:22 PM
So fixxies build stength on climbs but wouldn't you loose a nice training effect in the flats....or is spinning like a hamster on crack good...?

Wish i had one to take on a test ride.....

Riding a single speed helps you build power across a range of crank RPMs, so yes, spinning like a hamster on crack can be beneficial
Wumpus
11-21-2007, 01:28 PM
Jan has halluciantory delusions of grandure?


At least for 7 years...