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@The45Rooster(from_L'
Hi to dbnyc,nice fixed wheel.It takes me back to the days of my 1937 Hetchins Curly(when I rode Fixed Wheel)and only one brake(on the front)The cranks you have on your bike might well strike the floor if you are an around time speed queen.Check the TIPPED OVER clearance with the pedal at its lowest point,Flight with the bike between your knees and strapped in/on is not funny,and definitely is painful on impact!!!.Shorter cranks(I use 140mm with a 52:42:32 chain ring set up)I can't ride fixed any more(metal left knee) and a reduction of one or two teeth on the sprocket will increase your candence and be less prone to incidents & a ride home in an ambulance via the hospital.Oh by the way I gave up looking for a machine that I could stand over(I couldn't stand the laughter and 12" wheels were not on!!!).I am only 4' 10&1/2 with a 23&1/2 inside leg.I ride a big boys bike,but sometimes get dizzy so high in the air,but at least I can see through the traffic now.HAPPY & SAFE RIDING TO YOU.