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The gearing is actually 48x16 on the 2009 model

I have the fuji and despite all that has been said about the tyres that come on it I have been nothing but pleased with them! I have used them every day(pretty much) since I have gotton the bike, slipped once in oil throughout the whole infamous Irish winter! I skidded for miles on the rear tyre until I made a small hole which punctured the tube.
I just bought a new rear and am still running the front and plan to untill it dies!

25c front Gatorskins, 28c rear of Vittoria Radonneur or Top Contact.

job done.

Woah eds, you've run that setup for about half a fucking day!

A bit early to start a 'review' don't you think?

(BTW I run 23c Gator & 28c Rando, and it's good for fast city riding if you like to skid... IMO)

I have the fuji and despite all that has been said about the tyres that come on it I have been nothing but pleased with them! I have used them every day(pretty much) since I have gotton the bike, slipped once in oil throughout the whole infamous Irish winter! I skidded for miles on the rear tyre until I made a small hole which punctured the tube.
I just bought a new rear and am still running the front and plan to untill it dies!

which year is your fuji? i had a 2007 model and the 700x23c tyres were rubbish and punctured every 10 minutes, but i know they've changed the wheelset since then (different rims/tyres). it's very likely the newer models have much better tyres on them than the older ones.

I didn't find 48x15 that appalling TBH. Managed to make it from Barmouth to Trawsfynydd in the dark carrying a week's worth of kit (look it up on Google Earth). Not the gearing I'd have chosen but doable and fine around London until soemthing wears out and can be replaced.

48-15 is rideable but not as responsive in stop-start traffic as, say, 48-18 ;)

Woah eds, you've run that setup for about half a fucking day!

A bit early to start a 'review' don't you think?

(BTW I run 23c Gator & 28c Rando, and it's good for fast city riding if you like to skid... IMO)

I review everyone opinion on what they ride, and this seemed to be the general choice, I ride enough gatorskins to know they're excellent for all-roundness, my father have 25c on his commuter and it's slighty more comfortable, and the reputation of the Vittoria is enough to judge it.

not necessary brakeless, those size is a decent all round, 23c is zippy and responsive, but not exactly comfortable, whether I think an 25c would be a good compromise.

Why do people ride 300km audaxs on 23c then?

which year is your fuji? i had a 2007 model and the 700x23c tyres were rubbish and punctured every 10 minutes, but i know they've changed the wheelset since then (different rims/tyres). it's very likely the newer models have much better tyres on them than the older ones.

Sorry i forgot to say I got the 08 model, it comes with 25c Kenda nearly slick tyres.I changed my gearing to 48-18 and I think that is just perfect for me, despite the three skid patches it is so worth it, 72gi I think.But when my chainring wears out im so getting a 49 so I can get more patches!

The reputation of Ed's skillz with tires are enough to judge him ;)

Why do people ride 300km audaxs on 23c then?

because they're doing an audaxs.

Sorry i forgot to say I got the 08 model, it comes with 25c Kenda nearly slick tyres.I changed my gearing to 48-18 and I think that is just perfect for me, despite the three skid patches it is so worth it, 72gi I think.But when my chainring wears out im so getting a 49 so I can get more patches!

put a 19t on the rear and you'll have 19 skid patches, easier and cheaper than getting an 49 chainring which give you 1 less skid patch.

What's an audaxs?

My point, is that they spend 12 hours in the saddle. Comfort is the most important factor. If 23c was particularly uncomfortable, then they couldn't use them.

Comfort is more down to saddle/shorts (ignoring position) than anything else. imo.

What's an audaxs?

My point, is that they spend 12 hours in the saddle. Comfort is the most important factor. If 23c was particularly uncomfortable, then they couldn't use them.

Comfort is more down to saddle/shorts (ignoring position) than anything else. imo.

They also want to ride at a good pace for 300km. A 500gram tyre might not be the best choice for that.
Also a bit of an assumption that all 28s are more comfortable than 23s. A stiff walled 28 like an Armadillo will probably be less comfortable than a supple 23 like a GP4000 IMO.
I would guess the Rando is in the stiff wall category?

i'll get mine mid next week! thanks holcroscycles :)

48x15 is killing my knees,going for 48x18 or 48x17!that sound alright for east london terrain?

I was using 48*18 all weekend and it has hurt my knees. Waiting for my 19t to turn up.

You won't know until you try a few different ratios what is best for you as spinning too fast can also cause problems for some people.

put a 19t on the rear and you'll have 19 skid patches, easier and cheaper than getting an 49 chainring which give you 1 less skid patch.

The thing is I love my gearing at the mo, I thought of going to a 19 but it would be that little bit too low, so I thought when my 48 wears out get a 49 and go down to 17, thus keeping a closer gearing to what I like and getting more skid patches(I think).Plus 49 will be better for me getting into track racing.

If you still find your holing through your tyre in one patch, just lift the chain off the cog and rotate the wheel a bit.

A friend has offered me a stock wheelset from an '08 fuji track. Am i right in thinking the rear hub will be 120mm? I'm currently riding an old dawes conversion which is 130mm so will i be able to swap the wheel over staright off or will the frame need a bit of tweaking to squeeze it in.

cheers

hubs are 120, just stick it in the 130 dropouts and tighten the nuts. that's how most conversions are run.

I run a 120 hub in a 126 spaced frame.

Spacers on the axle, and a dished wheel = perfect chainline with the stock cranks/bb.

The spacers were free from my LBS's oddments tub.

Could you not get away with just putting a few mil of spacers on either side of the hub, equally on both sides so there is no need to dish? There is enough room on the axle for spacers and the nuts to loosen and tighten.

EDIT: Maybe put the chainring on the inside ring for the chainline?

Today I received my Fuji Track 56cm. First of all it feels a bit weird riding a bike with such a geometry (I've never rode a Track Frame or something like this!) because on my old bikes I had an upright riding position. I think it's because of I have to lean forward while sitting so I can reach the handle-bars.

I think I buy myself a freewheel sprocket, a straight or riser-bar so I don't have to lean forward THAT much and some brakes :D and then I'm goin to take some pics for you guys!

I remember my firstr ride like that. Wait until you're comfartable to go really fast on it then you realise why the geometry is like that, it comes into it's own when manouvering at high speeds ;)