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johnc Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 174 Location: stockton	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:01 am    Post subject: Single Speed Have just built this single speed for Darren, a great commuter.
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Gunner Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 2889 Location: Under Whitestone-Cliffe on the Lake.	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:00 pm    Post subject: Nice, someone is going to get fit!!! Is it a "fixed wheel" or just a single speed with a freewheel? _________________ Big wheels keep on turning, Carry me home to see my kin..............
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johnc Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 174 Location: stockton	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:10 pm    Post subject: single speed with freewheel, using a 16t spocket at back, and mid ring up front 38t, Darren can let me know if he's happy with the gear ratios, as i can adjust to suit.
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Gunner Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 2889 Location: Under Whitestone-Cliffe on the Lake.	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:32 pm    Post subject: I hope Darren is going to let us know how it rides and what those gear ratios feel like on the road, and also whether any adjusting needs to be done. What tyres are they, they look like Nokia City Slickers? _________________ Big wheels keep on turning, Carry me home to see my kin..............
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johnc Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 174 Location: stockton	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:33 pm    Post subject: some more pics of rear setup.
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johnc Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 174 Location: stockton	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:35 pm    Post subject: tyres are specialized nimbus 26 X 1.5
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Gunner Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 2889 Location: Under Whitestone-Cliffe on the Lake.	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:36 pm    Post subject: Like the chain tensioner Nice touch. _________________ Big wheels keep on turning, Carry me home to see my kin..............
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Gunner Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 2889 Location: Under Whitestone-Cliffe on the Lake.	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:39 pm    Post subject: johnc wrote: tyres are specialized nimbus 26 X 1.5 Did you buy them for this bike or did you already have them, I think you could have got away with a 1.25 that's all, I had a similiar project bike with 1.5's on and moved to 1.25's after a ride to Scarborough and back. I found the 1.25's much faster and lighter. _________________ Big wheels keep on turning, Carry me home to see my kin..............
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darrenvt2 Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 74	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Gunner wrote: johnc wrote: tyres are specialized nimbus 26 X 1.5 Did you buy them for this bike or did you already have them, I think you could have got away with a 1.25 that's all, I had a similiar project bike with 1.5's on and moved to 1.25's after a ride to Scarborough and back. I found the 1.25's much faster and lighter. hi gunner originally got the tyres when i did the coast to coast last year the lads at bike scene recommended them at the time and also for the anti puncture aspect as well.As i writing this i can't wait till tomorrow when i can get my hands on the bike and give it a blast all thanks to John for putting it all together.
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Denny69 Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 720 Location: Stockton on Tees	Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:27 pm    Post subject: Recognise that frame John!!!! Nice build...I'm looking at getting a second hand Roadie and converting it to a "Flat Bar Flyer"......Keep an eye on the Workshop forum for details.....will be listing from start to finish!! _________________ Heaven kicked me out and Hell was too afraid I'd take over!! Fighting back since 1975!! Happy cycling Denny www.biketraks.com www.c2c.freeforums.org/ www.mtbnortheast.ning.com
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