http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: £500 lighter.. en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:22:54 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23553 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:59:42 +0000 gembo 23553@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@kaputnik - you is takin' this jug band seriously then? I will have Lonnie Donegan version in my head all night or might go for Leadbelly and Goodnight Irene (I'll get you in my dreams I believe he threatens alongside taking cocaine and dying and jumping in the river and drowning) All just a notion of course </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23550 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:19:31 +0000 recombodna 23550@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it has a fixed cog on the other side just take the wheel off and turn it round. I like it fixed but it takes a bit of getting used to. Some folk just don't like it. Personal choice really. All this 'feeling at one with the bike' tosh I don't get. Just ride it how ever you feel is the most comortable. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23547 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:09:24 +0000 Mabs 23547@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well I certainly am needing to get fit. Student life is taking it's tole on my once washboard stomach.<br /> It's 48/18 so 71.4 gear inches and a ratio of 2.7.<br /> I used to run 2.5 on my bmx and the word is 2.75 was optimum for them.<br /> It's a fine hilly route to Kings so over the months I should get fitter with this and longer rides home etc.</p> <p>Might give it a bash fixed this weekend if I can figure out how. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23546 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:07:31 +0000 wee folding bike 23546@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Or just use (chainring teeth/sprocket teeth)* diameter of wheel in inches. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23545 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:25 +0000 kaputnik 23545@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been missing my singlespeed this winter. Hopefully I'll get it out for a shottie within a few weeks. I've got 46x16 which is just fine for getting around Edinburgh dealing with headwinds etc. I did put my old 53t ring on the front for a larf which took it up to 87 but that was just silly - wheelspin on hillstarts! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23544 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:56:51 +0000 recombodna 23544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I love cycling my fixed it's my favorite bike. I ride a 46/16 which is about 75 gear inches and feels about right for me. If you want to find out yours try this rabbit gear inch calculator <a href="http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html" rel="nofollow">http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html</a> The single speed will certainly get you fit quickly if you're up and down to kings buildings every day. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23540 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:43:43 +0000 kaputnik 23540@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>She's a mighty fine ride.</em></p> <p>Just like the Rock Island Line </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23535 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:17:56 +0000 Mabs 23535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>She's a mighty fine ride.<br /> Still feels a bit interesting riding in the streamline positions this bike lends itself too but dang its fun.</p> <p>Popped down to Leith for a spin and got lost. I really should pick better routes and actually learn what leads where.</p> <p>I'm pretty knackered after two weeks of poor sleep and the odd cycle so wanted to see how the hill was on single speed.<br /> All good on that front and is nice and responsive when standing up.</p> <p>@recombodna - I have no idea. Will have to check the specs online or count I presume? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23530 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:15:22 +0000 gembo 23530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>whoa - i didn't see that coming - a single speed. Should work on canal towpath of course. The gates are slightly more of a pain on a road styleee bikee but no need for gears on the flat. Hills tho, I love a wee granny for them. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23527 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:05:23 +0000 steveo 23527@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I wouldn't worry about a carbon seat post, its difficult to stop the frame corroding around the post which makes getting it out some serious exercise and ammonia stinks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23524 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:31:37 +0000 recombodna 23524@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice one Mabs what gear ratio did ye go for? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23522 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:19:33 +0000 Mabs 23522@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well I had been thinking brown tope and brown seat..<br /> Don't think the black/purple I had on my bmx would work there.<br /> So brooks ae? The currently saddle is like a sheet of paper. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23518 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:04:05 +0000 kaputnik 23518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice one Mabs - you didn't mention the Brooks Saddle - I'd lay money on that providing more comfort for your derrière for a lot less than the carbon seatpost. And it will help quaint-up your SS </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23517 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:48:57 +0000 ruggtomcat 23517@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I meant what bike! 0_0</p> <p>clipless are better IMHO... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23516 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:45:09 +0000 Mabs 23516@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New toe clips, carbon fibe seatpost, cycle computer,bar mount for my 405cx if it exists and my first pair of lycra shorts (they're for the missus ya know.)</p> <p>Pics shall arive tonight ;) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23515 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:26:03 +0000 ruggtomcat 23515@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pics or it didnt happen!</p> <p>Congratulations! I hope you have many fine hours on her. <a href="http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/#12">What are you gonna get next?</a> :D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23512 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:52:12 +0000 Mabs 23512@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh I will! Very muchly.<br /> Thinking of taking a ride to Falkirk next week along the canal. Should manage this fine.<br /> As with everything else I could of got it cheaper online but where's the fine in that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23508 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:31:09 +0000 Kim 23508@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Enjoy :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2225#post-23507 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:23:01 +0000 Mabs 23507@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Got myself a Ridgeback Solo from the folks at bike trax for £500 squideroo's. I suppose they are my local as they're the closest?<br /> Had a wee test ride then shopped around, went home, got bank card and walked to the shop (I wasn't going to walk the huge distance back to Dalry back) so I had to leave with something.</p> <p>56cm feels good. Bit stretched out on original stem so bought a shorter one which Simon even put on for the test run this morning.<br /> Had a quick blast around and about with it this afternoon and boy o boy do I love single speed.<br /> Granted the gears on my cullin need lubing but it is SO responsive. Not as quick to accelerate but feels mighty fine.</p> <p>I'll probably head to King's Buildings tonight for a run to see how it measures up on the hills and my jelly legs.<br /> Think I am really going to like drop bars once used to the position</p> <p>On another note I really must watch where I put the wheels now.<br /> Seems to have a Carbon Fibre fork too. Only noticed that once I came off the canal.</p> <p>Chuffed! </p>