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Looks pretty good! Swappable dropouts is probably the best idea. Even the 11/12 framesets are pretty expensive though and I'd rather have something specifically for roads. But saying that I'm not entirely sure on my budget, just seeing what's out there at the minute.
Almost considering just getting a SS conversion kit for my CAAD but that just seems wrong and I'm not sure that there are actually any reliable mech-style tensioners about.
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Currently riding a CAAD8 but am getting sick of the gears always getting gummed up in our persistent bad weather (I ride on back roads which are always muddy), so I'm considering switching to something singlespeed again - used to have a Langster and loved it. However I don't really want to give up the option to run gears again if I change my mind. Really liking the look of the Crosscheck for this as it can run either, but I don't really fancy the idea of steel on a road bike. Plus I have no intentions of riding cx so it's maybe a bit over built for me. I just like the versatility it seems to offer for gearing and mudguard/tyre/wheel options! Wondering if there's anything similar out there but in a lighter aluminium construction?
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OK I think it's in the rear wheel now - turns out I can actually hear it without any weight on the bike! I turned it on its back and span the wheel fast and the sound reappeared. Sounds like it may be coming from the rim so maybe there's something in there. All the spokes seem to be tight so I don't think it's a loose nipple.
Not the freewheel as I put it on the fixed side and it still did it. As an aside, how do you guys ride fixed in towns?! It's great when you're at a steady speed on the open road but for moving slow as you would through traffic etc it just feels so awkward.
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I can't see any cracks anywhere.
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I'm not sure whether its the front end now, as when I bend down to listen it seems like it might actually be coming from the back. Bouncing it around doesn't seem to make it click. Checked everything and nothing is loose. Happens whether I'm pedalling or not. The speed of the click doesn't seem to change with the speed of the bike. Doesn't seem to make this noise when there's no weight on the bike. So annoying!
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The presta valve stems don't have any retaining nuts, maybe this is the problem as the valves can rattle against the rim.
Cheers kam, I'll go through that :)
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Since getting my Langster I've noticed that its always had a clicking sound coming from the front end. Don't really notice it til at speed but then it gets really annoying. I don't think it's in the wheel bearings as it doesn't seem to speed up or slow down when the bike does, just a steady clicking at the same pace. I've checked everything over and can't see anything that would be making this noise - everything seems to be tight. The only thing that moves around is the presta valve stem as it doesn't have a nut to tighten it against the rim, but I taped it down and doesn't seem to make any difference. Can't see any cracks in the frame or fork. The bike is completely stock.
Any ideas? Starting to get really annoyed with it.
That Kinesis looks perfect, thanks!
The only reason I'm saying no steel is because unless you pay a lot for it, it seems pretty heavy. I considered an On-One before I even got the CAAD but tbh Brant's attitude (as seen on STW etc) puts me right off, he comes across as such a smug prick!