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How did you like the fixed gear on the 26er compared to a ‘normal‘ 700c fixed? These old mtbs have about the same bb height as a track bike so provided they have horizontal drop outs, they should make for nice fat tyred fixed conversions. But there seem to be hardly any around. Is it because hardly anyone rides fixed these days or does the sluggish/tractor feel of a retro 26er not lend itself to fixed?
Sig_Arlecchino-
I feel like so many of these retro MTBs are being built up as comfy townies, tourers and budget gravel bikes, so few people would probably be bothered of building/finding a suitable rear wheel. Also most will have decent and versatile gears, brakes, etc
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It does feel much less twitchy / lively than a conventional fixed gear. It’s heavy too - I did think I could make it feel a bit snappier by lowering the gear inches but quite like the balance between accelerating and top speed it offers on 42-16. I also like the contrast from riding this then going on a light and fast bike :)
Fun to ride still and nice to chuck it around with no worries.
Does feel like shit though when I’m using it with stuff in the panniers.
ACRe19
MCamb
It was fixed gear, flipped the hub to freewheel side now cos it’s a bit more chill. Got a front dynamo, haven’t fit the rear yet. Also putting full length guards on at some point :)