No Shifty

[americancyclo]

While I know I don’t have the physical space for another bike at the moment (unless it’s a folder) I’ve still got a hankering for a fixed gear bike. I’d love to hear how folks feel about frames. For some strange reason, I find myself drawn to the chrome Bianchi Pista 2005-2010 which used to be the epitome of the fixed gear craze. I know there are some other brands out there, but just curious what others ride, and what’s on their wishlist.

Is it worth going with a brand like Bianchi, LeMond, or Cinelli?
Reynolds 530?
Hi-Ten?

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[vvill]

@Rod Smith 72013 wrote:

Don’t tires last longer if the ratio is not exactly 3:1?

If you skid stop a lot (which I think most people don’t?). I haven’t dared try it yet.

@dcv 71987 wrote:

Did I miss it? What did you get?

Finally got a Wabi after visiting their website maybe a hundred times over the last 12 months! Their prices were going up in December and they have a new wheelset now too (only slightly lighter but the bolt on design is better). I’m still tuning the fit and haven’t wrapped the bars yet.

[dcv]

@Rod Smith 72013 wrote:

Don’t tires last longer if the ratio is not exactly 3:1?

Yes, if you skid stop instead of using brakes. 48:16 gives you only one skid patch, meaning you’ll wear down that one spot everytime you skid. That’s why I ride 48:17
All City has a cool gear calculator that also tells you # of skid patches.

http://allcitycycles.com/index.php/site/calc

[dcv]

@vvill 72015 wrote:

Finally got a Wabi after visiting their website maybe a hundred times over the last 12 months! Their prices were going up in December and they have a new wheelset now too (only slightly lighter but the bolt on design is better). I’m still tuning the fit and haven’t wrapped the bars yet.

pics please

[OneEighth]

@dcv 72018 wrote:

pics please

Second.

[vvill]

It’s just a standard Wabi “Special” – I didn’t customize it beyond the sacrilegious 16/18T dixed cog, and the timing of life events has been such that I haven’t had a chance to ride it more than a few miles at a time (or even in spandex!), but those few miles have been enjoyable! I’ve been amazed at the ride feel on 23s. Almost forgot to put on bike shoes today though which would’ve been non-ideal for foot retention. Final stem/bars/tape set up pending: I meant to have the front brake routed through the right not left hood but forgot about it so I may just leave it as my road bike is the same. I’m gonna try the higher wattage white bar tape…
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