Fixed potential?

Is it possible/ advisable to convert this to a fixie? I'm hoping to get it down to under 40lbs! lol nah a mate just wants to try a fixie so I said I'd knock one together for him, although I do wonder if this old tank might put him off cycling forever....

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no, no advisable.
it is not a bike, it is a BSO or here too
not worthy

unless the rear triangle pivots directly about the bottom bracket you'll probably find the distance from the bb to the rear axle changes as the suspension compresses. ie chain tension will be all over the place

oh god

unless the rear triangle pivots directly about the bottom bracket you'll probably find the distance from the bb to the rear axle changes as the suspension compresses. ie chain tension will be all over the place

With cheap Mountain Bikes like this, the bb and the back wheel are both connected to the sprung part, largely negating the point of having suspension.

Those awful things are a fine example of how to do things wrong and a waste of resources. Surely you can get your hands on something better?

oh god

ha!

I'm thinking of converting this to fixed (or maybe single speed). Potential?

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^^udderly brilliant idea

Should we milk this thread for puns?

should i do the cowntdown?

Don't you dairy.

keep on churning them out

That bike is pretty cheesey

Don't you dairy.

that deserves a pat on the back

Don't you dairy.

make an udder one

Like most fakengers it's even got an ear ring

make an udder one

repost in seven moves. Cowabunga man.

Anyway it's late and I'm cold - in fact I'm Fresian - so I'm off to bed. see y'all

beef up

huh, huh..!?

Anyway it's late and I'm cold - in fact I'm Fresian - so I'm off to bed. see y'all

Thank god for that.....

What diameter seat post will I need to fit my rolls saddle on this?

Thank god for that.....

well up to your usual high standards, mini-pisty.

What diameter seat post will I need to fit my rolls saddle on this?

measure your fist and that should about do it.

well up to your usual high standards, mini-pisty.

Off to bed you go, I'll tuck you up in a minute.