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49:19 is the ratio of champions

If ya don't gots to be nowhere fast then I guessing that gear could be good fun on a set up like that BMW....

^ tru dat, the best ratio

48:17 represent!

He's running bigger tyres. And may be able to spin his 'easy' gear quicker than an extremely quick spinning thing.

...and as C.B. says >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I've run 42:18 on quite a similar setup, it was extremely fun.

Haters gonna...

48:17 represent!

Brap brap!

35mm tires, random polo, bar runs, some FGFS riding, dirt roads etc. 41x18 is pretty good for that.

He's running bigger tyres. And may be able to spin his 'easy' gear quicker than an extremely quick spinning thing.

33.3c tyres + 41x18 = 62GI.

With the popular skinny 23 running too high a pressure that everyone favoured; 59GI.

Gear ratio is all personal preference n' stuff, but once (ages ago with weak legs) i rode fixed with 42:18 and my legs were spinning like road runner and i was only cruising, i was on 23c's, but still, to me that's like a hill climbing gear.

Polo bike is pretty much there. Waiting for moneys before I can build some new wheels onto the rims I have. I think I might need some risers or a higher rise stem for it. I actually really like the look of it.

^ Come on, pics or it didn't happen!

Negaatio - Loving the grips mate!

Spend all afternoon at Tokyo Fixed Gear who have been excellent in helping me build up the light tourer for the 2800km London-Morocco ride.

Didn't liked the black/silver colour of the wheelset, but it's both light and strong for long distance ride, so it's a fair cop out.

Next up; mudguard, small front rack and different tyres.

i dont understand how this will be lighter than a carbon bike. There are no weight weenie parts so it will just be the same weight as any roadie but with a steel frame. It looks like a good bike, just not very light.

My colleague is having the same doubts, but i assure you, if the weights of the parts are anything like the claimed weights, or even above - it still weighs under 8 kilos.

Pedals are off because manufacturer stated weights are rarely including pedals, so i want to weigh it in sand-pedals once its complete.

I think it's entirely possible for a steel frame to be under 8kg, that if you have a carbon fork included.

downtube shifter definitely make a huge difference in weight, either spend £300 on a light brifter, or £50 for a 10spd downtube shifter.

Looking good Ed, wish I could something as epic as that.
You gonna be documenting as you go?

fucking hell ed 2800!
Should try to get some audax uk recognition for it ;)

Ed you are going to get proper pedals for that trip right?

I think ed's a fan of the cages? Or am I just assuming things?

Ed you are going to get proper pedals for that trip right?

if you can tell me what's the difference is, then I'm all ears.

Otherwise sticking to comfty shoes and clips.

Should try to get some audax uk recognition for it ;)

Will be using this for audax too.

I think it's entirely possible for a steel frame to be under 8kg

It's entirely possible for a steel framed bike with proper modern gear levers to be under 6.8kg

^ +1

Ed how come you're not using the Thorn? Is part of the challenge to do it fixed?

my girlfriend loves that Tokyo fixed dream machine, is it as good as the price tag?