sheesh pretty cool right😅 by RANDOMBULLFROG3693 Bicycle Bike Fixed Gear Fixed Gear Bicycle Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Cycles
squirrel_tincture on November 30, 2025 4:01 am If you’re only going to have one brake, the front is usually the preferable choice. Dia-Compe makes [clamps](https://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/track-brake-clamp-2) and [brake sets](https://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/track-brake-set-for-front-2) for exactly this scenario (steel fork w/o brake mount). I’ve installed them on two bikes and can vouch for the quality.
thecratedigger_25 on November 30, 2025 9:41 pm That’s a big ratio. Used to run similar looking gearing. Was a great workout but it hurt to pedal after a while. For me, I run a 52/18 at the moment. It’s an absolute rocket after I hit around 80rpm or so. Acceleration is pretty nasty on the flats sometimes.
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I think a front brake would complete the look.
If you’re only going to have one brake, the front is usually the preferable choice. Dia-Compe makes [clamps](https://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/track-brake-clamp-2) and [brake sets](https://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/track-brake-set-for-front-2) for exactly this scenario (steel fork w/o brake mount). I’ve installed them on two bikes and can vouch for the quality.
How many teeth is that chainring?!
That’s a big ratio. Used to run similar looking gearing. Was a great workout but it hurt to pedal after a while.
For me, I run a 52/18 at the moment. It’s an absolute rocket after I hit around 80rpm or so. Acceleration is pretty nasty on the flats sometimes.
Interesting