42 x 12 The cult of fixed

Posted on Fri 28th, May 2010

• #1

Digby

So I am in Paris this weekend with my girlfriend we go into a shop she likes Collet. Walking through I spot a book about fixed gear bikes, I pick it up and it's in English, result! As I brows through it I am amazed to see not only a picture on the tweed run but a reference to LFGSS!

slightly amused, Http://fixedgearextravaganza.blogspot.com/2010/05/42-x-12-cult-of-fixed.html or http://www.gingkopress.com/04-pop/42x12-cult-of-the-fixed.html
• #2

sorethroat

I could be wrong but Ive got a feeling that someone on here made that book, it mightve been another book though
• #3

bikepusher

indeed... you might be thinking of maxl's work
• #4

dubkev

Didnt think fixed sprockets came in 12t.
• #5

rpm

very good point, Kevin.

You would have thought if you must have a blog about "fixed gear cult" then choosing a gear people actually use might be a better option.

I've not seen a 12t track cog, but they do exist apparently. If you can't find a gearing with 13t and up then you're doing it wrong.

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