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Quiche!
As much as I love Quiche that should have been Quick ;)
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Just because a 'journalist' or blogger decides to write an article doesn't mean it's the truth....or even close to it. It's written purely with unit sales in mind - not one mention of the popularity of existing clubs, groups and the individuals who choose to build their own off the 'Bike Radar'.
It maybe true that for every Fixie sold that 10 hybrids follow but you could say the same for Ford Focus's and Ferrari California's....does that mean the Supercar is dead?!
Quick, someone write an article....
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Gearing is a personal thing that'll depend on your riding style, your fitness level, and where you ride. I'd say try riding it fixed and see how the gearing suits. Its probably cheaper to swap out fixed cogs to experiment than freewheels. Also beware of some of the cheaper freewheels like dicta that have no way to remove them.
Thanks for the heads up on the likes of Dicta freewheels Dtroll. Once I've got the Langster I'll have a play on it as a fixie and see how it feels. Got a mate who runs a bike shop so hopefully he'll sort me out with a little cheeky discount :)
Nice, sign up to our forum too if you can get past the spam net, if you have trouble let me know and I'll get our mod to let you past. Don't forget beer.
Beer, Bourbon, Ale, Gin....choose your poison :)
I spend way too much time on the UK KTM forum than my better half is happy with....looking forward to getting to know the LFGSS forum members too. I work as a freelance designer in London at least once a month. I'll try and bring my bike with me if I get a couple of days and get the proper drinkies in :)
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Just joined LFGSS and thought I should say hello and introduce myself. I'm not strictly from London but worked on Baker Street for 8 years as a designer. Commuted everyday on my Cannondale Badboy (sorry it's wasn't a SS or a fixie) from West Hampstead - best view of London is from a bike seat :)
I've just bought a 2012 Specialized Langster off a friend. It's practically brand-new! He covered less that 10 miles on it. It's pretty standard spec apart from the addition of some Bullhorn bars, white handlebar wrap, Cane Creek Crosstop front brake and a 45 tooth BIG ring. I'll post piccies of it as soon as I have my mitts on it.
I'm thinking about flipping the rear wheel and fitting a freewheel. My question is what tooth freewheel should I be looking at fitting to match the 45 ring? I'm hoping to use the Langster to get my fitness back and lose some weight (I know it's in there somewhere!)
Thanks in advance and drinks are on me
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Donut worry about it