Polo Bikes

Green is not a fad.

You're a statistically significant shit.

(Can't work out if that's a good or a bad thing.)

Skbrn.
So has anyone mentioned it to them? Strange not to on the assumption of what they might say.
Also, noone rocking 3 speed freewheels?

...and the fact that you havent tried any of the options yet leads you to conclude that some of them are 'fads'. I don't think spending £300 - £500 upwards on a piece of kit you use at least 3 times a week and 'looove' is too much to ask. How much do road racers spend on their bikes? How many times a week do you play these days T? Havent seen you for awhile.

You're missing my point. (and I think you know it)

Get an MTB.

That will be the third I think?

Cam, pique, anyone else?

had one just under a year, used for polo for 9 months, cracked on the right chainstay. spoken to them and sending the frame off.

Get an MTB.

90s mtb ftw

What's a three speed freewheel, Joni?

mid 90s dirtjump mtb ftw.

Trailstar with short forks? Why yes.

I'd be wary of this fad for turboshort stays - at least in edinburgh. We're playing on a court with a little bit of a looser surface up here and wouldn't want to be moving the weight further back; getting rid of front wheel grip. Washouts are no fun.

What's a three speed freewheel, Joni?

[Resists sarcastic answer]
One sproket, 3 gears. The future.

Who's running the 3 speed freewheels these days?

Are there any removable ones available?

I assume these are shite
http://www.sourcingmap.com/sprocket-wheel-freewheel-speed-for-scooter-bicycle-p-75493.html?currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=ukfroogle
but are these any better?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=64523&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Products-UK

They fit on track hubs right?

Also found these:
http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/3-speed-cyclo-type-18-chain-racing-freewheel-1058-p.asp

#hubgearbacklash

thinking off selling my hub gear...

used to use one of the three speed freewheels. worked well.

But you'll still have the same problem as you do when you flip your wheel around... i.e. Brakes out of alignment, chain length issues blah, balh... Strikes me as a backward step...

I think I'll do as much testing out other people's bikes at the Open.

I don't like the feel of MTBs for polo, not my style.

Joe is right, had to move pads whenever I moved the wheel which was a pain. And once you put this freewheel on, you're never getting it off. Unless Hassan has an hour to spare.

Yeah I probably wouldn't set the back brake up for the commute.
The highest gear I could get on the flip flop was with a 15t fixed sproket and I really didn't like going from freewheel to fix.
I see it as a slight step forward because I'm old and weak and could do with loosing the extra weight (on the bike I mean. Maybe should just loose body weight).

why you need to lose weight on the bike?

7 speed hub, 48h front wheel, pomp = fricking heavy. Coupled with my age and dare I say gender means I'm slower than most. I'd like to be a bit faster, so I've gone clipless and now thinking about having a lighter bike.

Spinnier gear?

The hub gear really shouldn't be slowing you down if you change down your gear for polo.

And if you are going to use a 3spd casette, why not use a derailleur?

Because I have a track frame and they're not fashionable, I mean, would surely take a beating in polo?

My bike is considerably heavier than other medium pomps, so the extra weight must surely make a difference? I figured the difference between a 1 and 3 speed sproket wouldn't be that much, if I leave the rear brake open on the commute, then it's a fair compromise.

I guess i should just see how I go with being clipless and take it from there.

I don't think the weigh saved is worth the added annoyance of wheel movement etc, unless you combined it with a double up front (and bash guard obviously) so the wheel didn't move much, but I don't think you'd be saving that much weight.

How about having a competition wheel set with a single free wheel and less spokes (but covers), but keep your hub gear for throwins? Assuming you have your direct drive gear (which is the middle gear right?) as you polo gear, you can have the same gear on your competition wheelset...

Direct drive polo gear = 3 gears below are wasted IMO

Can get a d hanger for trackends, dmr make one i think. Then you could bodge a derailleur protector.

Or just put your saddle up higher, pedal down and stop being a baby!

This:

"Commitment, not equipment"

Or just put your saddle up higher, pedal down and stop being a baby!

Ha, pwnd.
Not whinging, just looking to improve innit. I'm on direct drive now I haz cleats so will htfu and see how I go. Just thought lighter has to be better.
Have already heeded your seatpost advice captain.

mid 90s dirtjump mtb ftw.

Trailstar with short forks? Why yes.

How high is the B/B?

I like the idea of an old mountain bike, but am put off by the huge seatpost required for a 6'2" person, and suspect the b/b would be lower than what I have already.