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dancing james
@Plutohora
OK it's been probably a decade and technically speaking it's not yet fixed gear but after two weeks after I've got used to the angles again I'll change from flip flop 16/38 to first 16 fixed 38 then 16/46..
Built using a new rear Halo Aerorage wheel, new/old stock Dolan Precursa/FXE and a mix of shed parts and new lever and front tyre.
The brake blocks were brand new from the shed!
Front wheel a brand new Aksium Elite wheel from the shed etc.
One question. I've never fitted cable brakes before- how come the caliper keeps springing back one when I try setting the pads, pre cable tightening and holding the blocks/calipers to the rim?
Wide bars too wide for stability? I've got 42cm drops and spare tape also. I don't care about fashion etc. Just what works best.
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