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I used to live in Liverpool, which was (a) very flat and (b) had mostly pretty decent road surfaces (well, where I chose to ride anyway :-)).

Now up in Lancaster and things are quite different. Descents are indeed not very enjoyable, and even with brakes when I need them I suspect I would be tempted to use my legs if I kept the fixed gear sprocket. Bumpy surfaces in many places where I now enjoy riding are proving a bit of a pain as well: I lift myself out of the saddle slightly to allow my legs to absorb the bumps but for obvious reasons find this much less easy on the fixie than on my geared road bike.

I'd not considered gearing down; perhaps I should have and perhaps I will in future. Am hoping, for now, that since I find climbing with 42x17 quite doable keeping the gearing the same will help me maintain decent cruising speeds.

Currently thinking of using the opportunity for a slightly more comprehensive conversion, away from the flat bars (too few positions for my liking) to drop bars. Many options there in theory but I'm constrained by the 25.4mm quill stem clamp diameter, so almost certainly Nitto or Soma. (Sure, could change the quill stem too but that's beginning to feel a little wasteful.)

Thanks v much 3c70; Clickster ordered!

Am hoping I can complete the conversion quickly as I've got some Tannus tyres on the rims now that I'm really curious to try.

I'm in the same situation, requiring a reach of 55mm. I have just bought some nutted Tektro R737 callipers. Planning to add some Swiss Stop or Kool Stop aluminum rim pads to them (still need to look into compatibility) and get some new Tektro or other compatible levers.

Too early to say whether this is the best solution but it seems a pretty easy way to do this bit of my fixie to SS conversion.

My knees have finally convinced me to convert my fixie to SS.

Naïve question but in terms of parts am I right in thinking all I need is a freewheel, such as the Halo Clickster (https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/freewheels/16-halo-clickster-332-inch-single-freewheel/) to replace the fixie sprocket? I'm running a 17t and plan to continue to do so. Photos of current setup included in case they're helpful.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Oh, and yes, I will also be adding a rear brake, and actually a new front one too as the venerable Weinmann Type 500 that's on the bike currently isn't great.

Hi all

A coupla weeks ago I was surfing the web for some cycling vids, and I found a really cool fixie clip. It was somewhat similar in style to, and as beautifully shot as, Macaframa's SF Track Bike Promo: YouTube- Macaframa SF Track Bike Promo
It was also almost certainly set in San Fran -- it basically featured a guy going slowly up those hills and then descending at breakneck speed, pedalling like crazy. I'm also pretty sure it was set to some music.

Unfortunately the URL is no longer in my browser history, and several hours' worth of searching haven't given me any joy either :-(. Anyone got any idea what I'm talking about?

Great idea. Don't have a fixie yet so not in a position to contribute, but would def be interested in buying.

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Hi all, just joined. Have been getting back into cycling big time. My ride at the moment is an Orbea road bike, but I plan to have a first go at restoring an old bike soon, most probably turning it into a fixie/ss. Have actually seen an old Bianchi frame I'd like to use, but I'll ask for your opinion on whether it's doable first, as it is rather rusty :-)