Why not post a picture of your Fixed/Singlespeed bike

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I really want a bike I can wear regular shoes on though. Not willing to do flats and fixed so went flats and freewheel over fixed and clips. Still a pleasure to ride though, just makes hills harder.

Makes sense. I have not done a winter fixed yet. I may end up ss, no way I'm going flats on fixie again, just in case of a slip.

 

[Jezston]

Just replaced my wheels the other day with some new ones from another CCer...

Those bars ... blimey!

Be careful using the front brake

 

[smokeysmoo]

Those bars ... blimey!
Be careful using the front brake

Nothing wrong with them Jez, they're the only way to travel, here's mine

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

the rest are here:-

more piccies here!!

 

[Lell]

Here is my "new" fixed gear. It was a bit harder and more expensive than I expected to build, but I am really pleased with the result! Still getting used to riding fixed, but enjoying it so far!

 

[busdennis]

first time fixed today

need a yellow saddle, yellow pedals and a bigger rear cog. currently im on 97 inches

 

[Fixedwheelnut]

Well it's been a while, I was trying to find period parts but got fed up waiting and just built it anyway or it would have just sat there pining for the road.



Spec:
Claud Butler 531 lugless steel frame [mid fifties]
Miche cranks,
Normandy Hubs on Mavic Record du Monde de l'Heure sprint rims with tubs,
Brooks Swift saddle,
Nitto B123 steel bars and Nitto Pearl stem,
Campagnolo brake levers,
and a Hi-Gear brake because it was the only one in the shed with enough drop


And my TT bike an old Raleigh Team Proffessional 531C, complete with my lardy arse
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[wheres_my_beard]

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first time fixed today

need a yellow saddle, yellow pedals and a bigger rear cog. currently im on 97 inches

97" is huge!! What gears are you on to get that? Im on 85" now, and since changing there are some hills I avoid on my commute to save my knees, as hill starts are a real pain(I live in Norwich, which isn't as flat as you might think.)

The double crank looks a bit odd.... did you flip it around for a better chainline?

 

[busdennis]

97" is huge!! What gears are you on to get that? Im on 85" now, and since changing there are some hills I avoid on my commute to save my knees, as hill starts are a real pain(I live in Norwich, which isn't as flat as you might think.)

The double crank looks a bit odd.... did you flip it around for a better chainline?

hi fella

i was just using the smaller chain ring until my spacer washers arrived from ebay
using the 52 front (from the doner bike) 14 on the rear(came with the rear wheel) = 97.1 on sheldons website
ordered a 17t cog again fom the bay

 

[Jezston]

52 14!!!

52 17 is still pretty epic!

I'm guessing you live somewhere fairly flat?

 

[gb155]

Removed the Spesh declas

Added red tyres

Hipster man

 

[Shrimp_Stu]

Removed the Spesh declas

Added red tyres

Hipster man

Is that a Langster? Did you use a hairdryer?

I bought one two weeks ago, already swapped out bars for Profile Airwing bullhorns, brake pads (kool stop) and tyres (Continental GPS4000s).

 

[gb155]

Is that a Langster? Did you use a hairdryer?

I bought one two weeks ago, already swapped out bars for Profile Airwing bullhorns, brake pads (kool stop) and tyres (Continental GPS4000s).

Yup and no, they just peel right off

 

[adds21]

So, I'm slightly embarrassed by this bike! Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I'm also in my early 40's, not early 20's, so I really shouldn't be seen on it!

However, I can't help it. It brings a smile to my face whenever I swap it for my normal, boring, Ribble commuter! (nothing wrong with my Ribble you understand, it's just my day-to-day bike).

It's about a 67" (fixed) gear, but my commute had about 800 feet of climbing over 7 miles, so I need all the help I can get. Interesting down the hills though!

(Sorry about the quality of the photo. It's parked behind my desk when I'm at work)

 

[Nigel182]

So, I'm slightly embarrassed by this bike! Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I'm also in my early 40's, not early 20's, so I really shouldn't be seen on it!

However, I can't help it. It brings a smile to my face whenever I swap it for my normal, boring, Ribble commuter! (nothing wrong with my Ribble you understand, it's just my day-to-day bike).

It's about a 67" (fixed) gear, but my commute had about 800 feet of climbing over 7 miles, so I need all the help I can get. Interesting down the hills though!

(Sorry about the quality of the photo. It's parked behind my desk when I'm at work)

Great Looking bike.....

i'm a Mid 40's Rider who seems to enjoy my Singlespeed a little too much and almost brought a Singlespeed similar to your one, and on my Road Bike have Red Tyres.....as Red is a Fast Colour haha