If it’s your first fixed gear 48/17 ratio and 1/8 chain rock. Then over time ya can bump it up or down as ya feel comfortable.
atsessions on
Big/Big for efficiency and quiet. I’d do something like 53 chainring and 19 in the back or adjust to preference. With a 1/8” chain and everything else.
PTY064 on
I’ve had a lot of mountain bikes, single speed converted hybrid bikes, cyclocross and road bikes, but never a fixed gear bike.
2010 Specialized Langster Steel frameset (still not sure about the metal flake paint job the previous owner put on it)
Throwing lots of money at vintage Dura Ace components. Stem, headset, seatpost, brake calipers, brake levers, bottom bracket, and cranks are all a mix of Dura Ace 7400-7800 series. Will probably get a Dura Ace cog and chainring also. Cinelli drop bars. Brooks Swallow saddle. Sitting on Origin8 branded Formula hubs and Mavic rims.
Looking for some advice on gearing ratios, though. Obviously, being my first fixed gear, I’ll be riding with brakes for a while (Probably permanently, since laws require at least one here) so not super worried about skid patches or anything. But my area is fairly flat with long, low incline, rolling hills.
My previous single speeds were all upright bikes, and geared fairly low, maybe 2.5x ratio. I’m thinking a 3x ratio would be a good start for this project. Is that pretty common? Recommendations?
MrMister2905 on
68-72 gear inches and learn how to spin. I am old and fat and can maintain 20 mph with said gearing. If you can maintain 90+ rpm over time, you will be a better overall cyclist regardless of discipline, terrain, or type of bike.
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If it’s your first fixed gear 48/17 ratio and 1/8 chain rock. Then over time ya can bump it up or down as ya feel comfortable.
Big/Big for efficiency and quiet. I’d do something like 53 chainring and 19 in the back or adjust to preference. With a 1/8” chain and everything else.
I’ve had a lot of mountain bikes, single speed converted hybrid bikes, cyclocross and road bikes, but never a fixed gear bike.
2010 Specialized Langster Steel frameset (still not sure about the metal flake paint job the previous owner put on it)
Throwing lots of money at vintage Dura Ace components. Stem, headset, seatpost, brake calipers, brake levers, bottom bracket, and cranks are all a mix of Dura Ace 7400-7800 series. Will probably get a Dura Ace cog and chainring also. Cinelli drop bars. Brooks Swallow saddle. Sitting on Origin8 branded Formula hubs and Mavic rims.
Looking for some advice on gearing ratios, though. Obviously, being my first fixed gear, I’ll be riding with brakes for a while (Probably permanently, since laws require at least one here) so not super worried about skid patches or anything. But my area is fairly flat with long, low incline, rolling hills.
My previous single speeds were all upright bikes, and geared fairly low, maybe 2.5x ratio. I’m thinking a 3x ratio would be a good start for this project. Is that pretty common? Recommendations?
68-72 gear inches and learn how to spin. I am old and fat and can maintain 20 mph with said gearing. If you can maintain 90+ rpm over time, you will be a better overall cyclist regardless of discipline, terrain, or type of bike.
Anything more than this to start is ego.