i want it geared...
Thread started by
BoneCrush at 06.2.10 - 11:09 pm
So i decide to make the transition from fixed to gears.
is it possible to put a cassette on a velocity wheel, or what are good wheels for gears?
and where can i get a good cassette for cheap?
reply
http://sheldonbrown.com/
Graham06.2.10 - 11:13 pm
reply
listen to graham or take the general ass questions to a LBS where they can explain things better.
_iJunes06.2.10 - 11:38 pm
reply
love your fixie for what it is. i got a classic racing bike for $125. keep your eye out and look for an old frame with good components. 2 bikes > 1 bike.
tortuga_veloce06.3.10 - 1:55 am
reply
get some gears!! -- I'm getting on the geared train too! I'm looking at cyclocross bikes so I do some light touring on trails... aka wilshire blvd. badabump! *long sigh*
et06.3.10 - 10:37 am
reply
another question to ask is whether your frame is track specific, or if you're riding a road frame and what width it is...
a track specific frame has a rear width that is about 10 mm narrower than the common road frame, so keep that in mind...it all depends what kind of frame you have
adrian06.3.10 - 12:19 pm
reply
well yeah I did come to the conclusion that ima have two bikes,
but I have trying to get into time trialing. so im trying to find out what the best stuff for that is. I already have the frame, aerobars TT, but I cant afford no Zipps so basically what i need to know is what is a good pair of wheels?
BoneCrush06.3.10 - 1:16 pm
reply
fuck the wheels, get a skinsuit, aero helmet, bars, and a bike that fits to the time. shave your legs arms wear a visor, dont breathe, don't forget shoe covers. use those cheapo disc covers.
and bring the power.
_iJunes responding to a
comment by BoneCrush
06.3.10 - 1:31 pm
reply
but seriously time trialing isn't something you just get into. thats call being a triathlete.
the thought of paying money to be told how slow i am with 0 chance of actually winning is enough to keep me from spending $1k to gain 10 seconds/hr
_iJunes responding to a
comment by BoneCrush
06.3.10 - 1:33 pm
reply
Skinsuit- check
aero helmet- check
bars- check
shaved legs- check
no breathing-check
shoe covers-check
cheapo disc covers-check
Now to take my trip to the liqour store.
BoneCrush responding to a
comment by _iJunes
06.3.10 - 1:34 pm
reply
well yeah actually i am trying to complete my first triathlon.
I have been doing a shit load of swimming and running, and now need to step it up for the cycling part.
BoneCrush responding to a
comment by _iJunes
06.3.10 - 1:35 pm
reply
zipps are a premium. buy a zipp when you consistently finish second and need that extra .5 second boost for 1st. go get some ebay carbon tubulars. get some tufo tt tires
_iJunes responding to a
comment by BoneCrush
06.3.10 - 1:40 pm
reply
It's starting. The fixie craze is getting more riders out on the street CUZ ITS COOL. and then all of a sudden some of them LIGHTBULB that gears and brakes are a wonderous amazing revolution in bikes.
(Apologies to BoneCrush if you already have a long esteemed history with gears)
0gravity06.3.10 - 3:14 pm
reply
Well I had originally gotten into cycling because i want to be a triathelete.
but I was introduced to fixed gear.
Now that my riding has gotten more serious and amount of miles traveled further I think fixie isnt going to cut it.
Yeah ima still ride a fixed but just for commuting.
BoneCrush responding to a
comment by 0gravity
06.3.10 - 3:20 pm
reply
Well I had originally gotten into cycling because i want to be a triathelete.
but I was introduced to fixed gear.
Now that my riding has gotten more serious and amount of miles traveled further I think fixie
isnt going to cut it. should be raced on the track.
FTFY
_iJunes responding to a
comment by BoneCrush
06.3.10 - 4:20 pm
reply
BIKE DOPING!!
Gav responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
06.3.10 - 5:47 pm
reply
It's true. No lolz or lawlz, it's true.
Alfredo responding to a
comment by Gav
06.4.10 - 1:25 am
reply
that's amazing! if i had one of those, i would be able to keep up on wolfpack!
tortuga_veloce responding to a
comment by Foldie
06.4.10 - 11:07 am
reply
i dont give a crap what anyone says... do that triathlon on the fixed bike... whether you win or lose... one thing you'll walk away with: you finished riding a fixed gear bike.
I'd rather lose with people knowing I lost in more pain than necessary (even if you didnt -- its all perception). Winners at this level are all forgotten... so fuck it... do it on a tall-bike.
But if winning matters, well.. i know nothing about winning... so i just want to exit life in style... I'm not really do well either way though...
Anyhow, just go for the extra applauds as your ride by SS/Fixed, instead of another geared guy who wasn't fast enough.
Trust me; I'm right.
md2 responding to a
comment by BoneCrush
06.4.10 - 11:18 am
reply
-->
Ridazz Roulette!
