You are reading a single comment by @Smallfurry and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@Smallfurry
Ha!
Several months ago I did a ton of calculations, BikeCad mock ups, and comparisons with existing fatbikes. I was pretty comfortable then. Doubt has had time to creep in, is all.
I seem to remember the BigFatLarrys working without all the work arounds the Moonlander uses. Providing I used 80mm rims, a 1x drivechain, a 100mm BB shell, and a 170mm rear hub. I can only guess at fork clearance. But I've see the same fork used on other fatbikes. So it should work.
The cargo bike is more frustrating. As its not one of my frivolus projects. But a geniune answer to a need in the family. Its was heavily delayed, and is now 'out-of-action'. Due to my ego, wanting to make it 'just so'.
I've spent a ton of time and money on flashy solutions. Yet I took my 3 year old to nursery on a broken ladybike this morning. Riding next to folkdoing far better on cheapo mountain bikes.