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Who here /cycling/?
I'm thinking of building a fixed gear for commuting. Or should I just build a singlespeed? I don't know that much about bicycles desu.
today I was gonna inflate the tires of my car and I had to wait for this skeleton dressed like a fucking cycling banner to inflate the tires of his 2000€ bicycle, literally had to wait 30 minutes for the fucker to get it right
you deserve to die tbhwy pham, you're so obnoxiously annoying that the only thing I can think off every time I overtake one of you is hit and run
>>37556427
>fixed gear
Don't fall for this meme. Also, be sure to carry a gun in case you run into muslim extremists like this guy >>37556678 who hates freedom.
No I'm natty
>>37556427
>Fixie
>mfw
>>37556427
do you live in a flat place?
Gearing is extremely light for the benefit it provides.
For commuting I would either search craigslist for a 90's hard tail mountain bike (like a trek 800) or get something off bikesdirect
if you have a lot of money then a trek fx 7.2 is pretty popular but I don't like riding really nice bikes for commuting
>>37556678
lol, pussy
I'd whip you silly and fuck you stupid if you tried getting salty with me
>>37556740
That's a solid bike recommendation, heavy though.
Depending on how much gear they are hauling I'd go with a lighter road bike or a touring bike for hauling.
>>37556427
>cycling
>gear
PHRASING
>>37556427
nigga fixed gears are memes
I got 3 gears in front and 8 in back
it is really useful
>>37556951
>More than 2 gears on the front
Never
gonna
make
it
>>37556427
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_latte_x.htm
I ride this sucker. Can't beat it for the money (unless you get really lucky on craigslist)
>>37556905
lmao you wouldn't do shit you fucking retarded autist, you would dwarf in embarrassment and self-consciousness as soon as I got out of the car for you to contemplate the 230lb at 6'7" of a beast that would rape you with your fucking stupid bike
![what_the_fuck_am_I_reading[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/4RFjdn4.png "what_the_fuck_am_I_reading[1].png")
>Pumping bike tyres with the garage machine instead of with a regular track pump
Jesus fuck burgerstanis, a new low.
>>37557057
>>37556427
Don't listen to freds. Fixed gear improves your cadence and trains your legs like no other. Just make sure to get a front brake and you will be alright m8.
>>37557124
>Fixed gear improves your cadence
>>37556427
gears are actually a great thing, i drive 2x10 gears, great stuff, better than 3x7, since changing gears on the back wheel takes less time.
Fixed gears are only good for one thing, spotting idiots.
>>37557124
>Fixed gear improves your cadence
It's the opposite stupid.
>>37557094
>implying
>>37557133
Are you baiting me retard? How is not being able to coast NOT going to involuntarily improve your cadence?
With fixed gear you either pedal or you don't fucking fred.
>>37557168
do you know what cadence means?
![herne-hill-velodrome[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/TFdong8.jpg "herne-hill-velodrome[1].jpg")
>>37557145
Velodrome cycling is actually pretty great, just inaccessible for most.
>>37557168
how does being forced to pedal imply that you are pedaling at the proper cadence?
>>37556707
>Typical_Cyclist_Body.jpg
jesus christ the delusion
>>37557185
>In cycling, cadence (or pedalling rate) is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; roughly speaking, this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals.
THIS
>>37556427
fixed gear gives you massive quads/calf gainz, especially if you lift
>>37557212
>implying I can't just pedal in an improperly high gear for the same effect
>>37557198
because you learn how to control your RPMs by either resisting or adapting to the fixed gear which as a bonus also gives you a nice workout.
>>37557195
OK, you got a point there.
>>37557168
>>37557124
You must be new to /n/ huh
>>37557211
>>37557246
I think that you are honestly mentally handicapped, which isn't surprising considering the typical fixie rider
A fixie is literally the antithesis to developing proper cadence. Nothing you say is going to change that.
>>37557211
and using a fixy, you'll have proper cadence at exactly one speed.
What do if
- you get stronger/are too weak
- wind turns
- uphill/downhill
- other vehicles/peoples in front of you
- you want to fast/slow?
>>37557057
>230
>6'7"
>beast
Pick one you lanklet mother fucker
>>37556981
Not him, but I once cycled on a really really steep hill, and I had to use the smallest front gear (though it's barely ever needed), the middle gear is good on moderate inclines and the big one is for speed, so fuck off with your two gears meme.
>>37557273
>>37557274
nice argument dumbshit anything to back it up? or are we going to continue with the smug weekend warrior attitude?
>>37557299
>using the cuck ring under any circumstances
top kek,
>>37557291
You adapt. This is exactly what gives you the workout after all.
>>37557318
>cuck ring
top kek
>>37556427
Don't go fixed gear. Only hipster faggots do that. It's literally a fashion thing, NOT something you do for function.
>>37557345
>You adapt. This is exactly what gives you the workout after all.
So if I'm too strong for that fixie I adapt to being weaker? Great.
>>37556427
fixies are for hipsters to coast to the bar and then take an uber back at night
>>37557374
Up the gear ratio and suffer again.
>>37557399
I guess you have proof of all the pro riders using this mind-blowing method.
>>37557304
You know how I know you're new
>>37557304
Post body and leg pics oh master fixie cyclist man
>>37556427
if you want the best of both worlds use a single-speed chainring up front and a 3 speed IGH in the back
that will give you a ton more flexibility than a fixie without sacrificing looks or simplicity
generally the second gear of an IGH is mechanically fixed so there are no frictional losses via planetary gears
>>37557413
Ask him
>>37557399
you mean like changing gears?
>>37557465
he does his sport in very controlled environment, has nothing to do with real life or the fun of riding in the nature.
>>37557427
What's the matter? nothing to back up your shitposting?
>>37557466
No, you're not allowed to use changing gears, you must only have 20 different fixy bikes with different gear ratios.
>>37557361
This
>>37557481
>he does his sport in very controlled environment
So? He does this on fixed gear because you need all that strength in that sport and for someone posting on fit how could you be against legs like those?
Why so dyel?
Just get a wheel that flips back and forth anon
I usually ride single speed when riding to work or the store and fixed gear on trails. Just don't get gears or you're a pussy.
>>37557482
See >>37557441
Youre all the evidence I need boyo. Get to it
>>37557466
Trusts me if there were a safe way of shifting gears on a fixed gear a lot of track riders would use it as a tool. But there isn't so you either go fixed single speed and change ratios when needed or you coast like a dyel roadie.
I do road cycling too but for a decent leg workout fixed gear is the way to go.
>>37557564
Why changing topic like that? Prove that fixed gears don't improve cadence first smartass.
>>37557586
http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/cycling-cadence-in-training-and-racing
>In my experience, the only people who attach sexual competency issues to the gearing on their bike are folks who don't climb.
Proper cadence: 60-90 rpm
Terrain: variable
Gearing: x
x * v = 60-90rpm
If fixie, x = 1. If geared, x = [1...24] or more.
TRIFORCE, gearing allows you to maintain proper cadence over a much wider terrain
>>37557527
If you want to have legs like this guy, go to the gym and do squats/test. Much more efficient.
We seem to have different ideas of what riding a bike should be like, what it should achieve. I like climbing mountains, riding in the nature or a city. But if you want to do laps in a closed building or just train your legs with cardio, then go for the fixie and do your laps.
ITT:
>hey anons, I need a bike for commuting
>WHY AREN'T YOU TRAINING FOR THE VELODROME FAGGOT
>>37557570
>Trusts me if there were a safe way of shifting gears on a fixed gear a lot of track riders would use it as a tool.
you mean like a non-fixie?
>>37557654
>But if you want to do laps in a closed building or just train your legs with cardio, then go for the fixie and do your laps.
And why should I listen to you? If I want to ride my fixed gear on the street I will. Gives me a great leg workout which I enjoy. Have a problem with that? Is is it the fixter stigma that you can't get over? Would you consider Sheldon Brown an idiot fixter aswell?
I run a front brake and cause no trouble so fuck off and go be an elitist cunt somewhere else.
>>37557680
I don't think you can get a fixed gear (no coasting) bikes with gears don't you? or are you retarded and did not understand what I was telling you?
>>37557699
why don't you use gears and train even better? you know, like always using the cadence that's best for your insane leg-gains?
Who the fuck is Sheldon Brown?
>>37557725
>Sheldon Brown
it's babby's first bike mechanic for hipsters
a lot of his information is bad tbqh, but the meme lives because he died >too soon
>>37557725
>Who the fuck is Sheldon Brown
Oh boy I think we are done here.
>>37557699
>I live in an incredibly flat place and therefore OP (and everyone else) must also
>>37557739
not him but honestly knowing or not knowing who sheldon brown is makes no difference
sheldon brown is the richard stallman of bicycles
that doesn't mean that somebody that is proficient at computers needs to know who he is
>>37557717
I also don't get why anyone would like no coasting. I mean the best you can hope for is looking not even more retarted as this guy http://www.patrickseabase.com/ when you try to break.
Of course I'm retarded.
>>37557653
Is developing a steady low cadance at increased resistance a bad thing now?
Is developing a steady fast cadance at high speeds a bad thing now?
Also do you change Terrain much on track or flat streets?
It's like I'm not on /fit/ anymore since when being a fred holocaust survivor is encouraged here?
>>37556427
Second hand peace of shit for £90 but it saves me £14 a day 4 times a week too and from work
>>37557737
so he's exactly like this jizz guy for fixie-hipsters?
>>37557805 travel cost*(busses taxies you get the point
>>37557793
>steady fast
>steady low
what is this shit
>Also do you change Terrain much on track or flat streets?
Are you seriously >implying that everyone commutes on a track/flat streets?
>It's like I'm not on /fit/ anymore since when being a fred holocaust survivor is encouraged here?
Ah the insult of last resort. Don't be /fit/ to get good at your sport, be /fit/ to smash grylls...amirite?
>>37557807
yes
>>37557780
>I also don't get why anyone would like no coasting.
Because if you don't like it doesn't mean everybody else should share your opinion.
>I mean the best you can hope for is looking not even more retarted as this guy http://www.patrickseabase.com/ when you try to break.
There is a front brake for a reason there USE IT
>>37557793
>Is developing a steady low cadance at increased resistance a bad thing now?
>Is developing a steady fast cadance at high speeds a bad thing now?
>implying this isn't nonsense
>implying this can't be done more effectively with gearing
>>37557855
>Because if you don't like it doesn't mean everybody else should share your opinion.
true story and I said nothing like that. I said I do not understand it. So please enlighten me.
>There is a front brake for a reason there USE IT
So you use mainly your front break? or do you combine backpedaling/blocking your backwheel with the front break? sounds instable.
>>37557793
>It's like I'm not on /fit/ anymore since when being a fred holocaust survivor is encouraged here?
>>>/crybaby/
>>37557846
>what is this shit
It's the ability to not eat the pavement or die of a heart attack when the resistance of pedaling changes.
>Are you seriously >implying that everyone commutes on a track/flat streets?
Unless you live in some village with no pavement you can ride at pretty much any city. Your typical dyel fixters can even ride in SF.
>Ah the insult of last resort. Don't be /fit/ to get good at your sport, be /fit/ to smash grylls...amirite?
yeah, what is this shit
>>37557902
>So you use mainly your front break? or do you combine backpedaling/blocking your backwheel with the front break? sounds instable.
Instable how? Do you have chicken legs that will break if you apply mild resistance? or is slamming the rear brake and skidding considered "stable" now?
>>37557928
cool post dude well done
>>37557902
Also
>true story and I said nothing like that. I said I do not understand it. So please enlighten me.
Try it yourself dumbfuck
and
70% of braking comes from the front brake which I forgot to mention but then again I'm not surprised you are unfamiliar with such things.
>>37557997
when you (back-)pedale one side of the bike gets pressed down, the other side lifted. That's why seabase always slithers in one direct when he breaks.
When you then also have a strong force from the breaking on your wheels (front and rear), you don't have much friction left to balance out this uneven weight distribution between the two sides of your bike.
If you break just normally, you don't have more weight on one side, and the whole force from breaking only points into on direction: the only direction you have two wheel to cover that force.
>>37558022
>Try it yourself dumbfuck
You really know how to persuade people.
>>37558106
he probably threw this guy over the bridge because he's using a fixie.
Yes op.
Im planning to get a bike for commuting and trails.
Eventually downhill shit.
Im looking at a trek marlin 5
Plus saving money and cardio that isn't boring
>>37558089
>when you (back-)pedale one side of the bike gets pressed down, the other side lifted.
You don't "back pedale" you gradally slow down by applying resistance if you want to change the speed. Combine that with the front brake which as I said gives you 70 percent of braking power and you come to a complete stop. If you use the rear brake to stop you are doing it wrong and should learn how to stop properly. Rear brakes are mostly used on fast descents to control the speed because the front brake in that case is risky and could flip you over.
>>37558106
>You really know how to persuade people.
What else do you want me to say if the whole thread is against being labaled a "fixter" for trying one?
It seems like the general opinion of other freds will kill you while asleep if you tried things that are considered "uncool" by the roadies. Just try it, don't like it? Fine. It's the people who never tried it and talk shit that pisses me off.
>>37556427
>fixed gear on a steep hill
>>37557388
>fixies
>coast
Are you even trying?
Fixed gears blew up in 2008-9ish, but now they've settled down. They're great for noobies because they're simple as fuck. You just pedal. Single speeds are equally great.
Most people I see riding geared bicycles for transport are always horribly cross chained (usually smallest front ring, smallest rear cog). Most people don't know shit about derailleurs. Maintenance, how to shift, when to shift, etc. It's just easier to ride one gear. Use brakes though, remove for velodrome madness.
>>37558950
>how to shift, when to shift
nigga acting like he's driving a car, you're on a bicycle, shut the fuck up.
Why not get something like this:
http://www.konaworld.com/paddy_wagon.cfm
I have the 2015 model with drop bars. The wheel has both a fixed gear and a free gear so you can try both of em out.
>>37559035
You must be the brains in your social circle
For cycling the more you spend the less benefits you can get after a certain point. For instance, I ride a steel frame road bicycle with shimano claris (entry level) which I bought over a year ago, I own cheap wheels and cheap tires and barely have to invest any money in it. As long as you clean it and lube the chain, pump the tires etc you'll be good to go.
I ride my bicycle every day and I'm not super worried that it will get pinched because I have a nice strong D lock and a cable chain that goes around the wheels.
I've saved more than the cost of the bicycle in commuting and traveling, I also have burned many, many calories. One thing that people don't talk too much about cycling is that apart from the benefits it's really fun. I listen to music and podcasts when I ride my bicycle and it definitely improves me mood versus catching a train or a tram.
It's winter in Australia where I am right now and I find that cycling warms me up so I'm not cold. If I was walking around in cold weather I'd be really cold and uncomfortable but as long as you have gloves (hands get REALLY FUCKING cold if you go downhill in the morning) and a jacket you'll be completely fine.
You also get some decent thigh gainz from cycling.
Single speeds and fixies are a meme, you'll instantly regret your purchase as soon as you have to go up a hill.
>>37559104
>One thing that people don't talk too much about cycling is that apart from the benefits it's really fun
>Unless it's single speeds or fixies
>That's no fun oh no because if you have fun riding anything other than my choice of transportation you are a meme
>>37559104
>Single speeds and fixies are a meme, you'll instantly regret your purchase as soon as you have to go up a hill.
You'll get used to it eventually if you live in a relatively flat place. I did in Toronto.
>>37556427
Cycling is one of the best ways to lose weight. You should go buy a $50 Target brand bike and ride it for 2 months then upgrade to something like the guy is carrying in the pic.
The only good thing about Florida is the trails for cycling.
>>37559319
kek
>>37559104
>I listen to music and podcasts when I ride my bicycle
I've always wanted to do this but it seems p dangerous. Especially since pedestrians on trails are fucking retarded. Like the dog walkers who let their leashed dog go to the other side of the trail while they stand on the other side.
>>37559408
I dunno, I live in a place with hills. Regardless, it's better on your knees to switch gears from lower to higher resistance depending on your speed.
>>37559319
They're fun but like a BMX or a Mountain bike they're impractical for actual transportation and recreational fitness. You can do them and enjoy it but you should get a geared road bicycle for fast transportation and good fitness.
>>37560741
It depends where you live. I've noticed that I can still hear traffic and other stuff better than if I was inside a car with the windows up with headphones in. Also, on trails I find that I'm going fast enough to see things coming from ages away.
Most fixies can be turned into a singlespeed nowadays. If you live in a flat city I'd go for a singlespeed. I have been commuting in a bike for 6 months and I rarely use my car anymore. Driving is stressful with all those red lights I got angry a lot, cycling is fun and I arrive fresh everywhere. Do it.
Pic related, it's my bike. I put lasers on it so asshole drivers can see me.
>>37561335
As long as you have a flip flop hub.
Why do you ride a fixie? are you gay?
>>37561434
Yes, I am gay. My bike is set to singlespeed though.
>>37561589
>fixie
>singlespeed
seriously: wheres the difference?
>>37561589
Oh fair enough, at least you have a reason to ride single speed. Sorry about what happened to your people in Orlando.
FWIW Singlespeeds/fixies are definitely /fa/ and if you're going for aesthetics power to you.
>>37561654
Single speeds are the same as normal bicycles except that they have only one gear.
Fixies mean that the pedals are tied to wheel, it means that if the back wheel is spinning the pedals will spin, also if you pedal backwards you can break/spin.
So if you go downhill on a fixie your pedals will go at a dangerous pace. It's not unheard of for niggers to steal a fixie only to completely fuck themselves up because they don't know how to ride one.
Fixies are fun because they represent a challenge, superior control and those who ride them claim that they make you feel more in control with your bicycle.
Fixie detractors say that they're inconvenient, dangerous and hipster trash.
Both arguments have SOME merit.
Fixies ARE legitimately fun but if you ride them without brakes then they are dangerous. They're also hipster trash too and are severely more expensive than what they're actually worth due to hipsters buying up every fixie they see.
Fixies are cool for aesthetics.
But they're not the most practical, in all honesty - the most practical bicycle is one that will get you somewhere with the least amount of exertion and something that you won't have to worry about getting stolen.
A old 10 speed is the best choice for most people. You definitely want drop bars so that you can get out of the wind and have a multitude of hand positions.
I can definitely see why people want to buy fixies/singlespeeds though, if you ride around on one in a hipster area people will be staring at you like you're a king. They are /fa/ as fuck.
Also bike messenger bicycles like the Cinelli Mash are great bikes.
Most of the people on /fit/ should get either an endurance road bicycle or if you want to use it as your commuter get a randoneuring bicycle
>>37561655
I don't know any people in Orlando mate, they are not my people. I don't understand the connection you are making between single speed and sexuality. Are you twelve years old or just trolling?
I ride a singlespeed because I had a mountain bike before which I sold and this bike was the cheapest most decent option for a replacement. I really didn't change the gears anyway so I found it very convenient.
>>37561654
Do you even ride?
>>37561726
That looks fucking amazing to ride and actually long enough for me.
Every time I go to find a bike like this, they end up being too short for me which is uncomfortable as fuck. The cycling world is ruled by manlets.
i dont squat or work legs at all but cycling has kept them ripped and decently big
>>37556427
kek fixed gear are for Germanic hipsters that need to feel better about being genocidal psychopaths and need to show off
the same people do cross fit and wear caps to gyms
just get a practical commuter bike, like this: http://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2013/Trek/soho_deluxe#/us/en/2013/Trek/soho_deluxe/details
I ride an earlier version of this bike for 4 years now every day regardless of the season and I could not be happier with it
>>37559408
Frankly I pity you guys when I see you spinning out everywhere.
>>37561916
So fixies are for nazis? .....
wtf /fit/ when did you become a shitboard?
>>37562198
no, Germans ride fixes because their grandparents were nazis. they need to show off to hide their shame about being the offspring of disgusting people.
>>37562231
and I'm not saying it to be mean
it's really sad to be honest
I'm working with Germans (about 30% of coworkers) for the last 6 years
they really feel empty and without identity
how can you live knowing that your grandpa was a cruel inhumane insane monster?
I pity them, now with all this pretending they fucked themselves into accepting immigrants. they are the ultimate cucks. And what cucks do? they buy things that can be a status symbol.
>>37562231
Oh, ok. Thanks for sharing
>>37562262
That's cool. Regards.
Do you want Performance on roads? Buy a road Bike.
Do you want Performance off-road? Buy a mountain bike.
Do you want Performance on mixed Terrain? Buy a Cyclocross.
Do you want to commute on roads? Buy a Trekking Bike.
Do you want to commute on mixed terrain? Buy a Hybrid.
Do you want to commute off-road? Oh shit nigga what you doing.
Do you want to be an annoying meme Rider? Buy a fixie.
>>37557489
underrated post
Don't buy a fucking fixie
It is literally cucking yourself in the cycling world. It has no advantages other than saving you some dollars you cheap shmuck
>>37556707
double-kek
mtb rider standing by
for commuting in a flat city, an old Dutch bike is really best.
cheap as fuck as you can just buy one of the local bum because he steals these things when they look good, won't get stolen when they look kind of shitty, impossible to destroy as these things survived the second world war already, easy as fuck to ride, can carry three people or several crates of beer easily, speed doesn't matter as you're cycling in a city and you've got to adapt to traffic anyway.
If you want a bike for performance, well than look here >>37562331
fixies are meme bikes for commuting, always laugh when I see hipsters breaking their necks by steering their shitty fixed gear investments into the canals.
t. Dutch
>>37557057
>>37562649 here
also, if you have any doubts about riding an old Dutch bike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewaRSOevgfM
that is the life, man
>>37556427
OP here, just wanted to share what I'm going to build. I want to rebuild an old Sputnik XB3. I'm going to keep the original frame and fork and build from there using cheap parts. Also I've decided to opt for single speed instead of fixed.
>>37562649
This guy knows what's up. My trusted steel stallion looks battered enough to never get nicked but can still traverse Amsterdam with a girl on the back no problem. Only the biggest of fags ride a fixie in a city.
>>37562809
>>37562649
>tfw my old gazelle is dying
Feelsbad
>>37561856
How tall are you? Go to a bike store and get sized up. Once you know your size you can get comfy.
>>37562649
Single speed with coaster brakes would be annoying for anyone traveling more than 7 kilometres or up hill. The geometry is sooo slooow.
>>37562776
Looks gud
>>37563031
>up hill
True, that why I stated that it only works for flat cities.
Cities with hills are shit tier for commuting by bike anyway
>>37562815
what's wrong with it? Chain and tires can easily be changed
Or you could buy a 'new' one from Ahmed for €20
Trek 1.2 with sora shifters and derailleur. Just buy a road bike. Raced my brother on his fixie, matched his cadence. I was about 700ft ahead of him just by shifting through every gear at the sane cadence. Road bikes are faster, and funner to ride. You wanna build legs go to a heavy gear on a climb. Late to work, or wanna go fast. Shift gears like a retard
>>37563492
You're on /fit/ and you can't cycle up a hill? Lol, kill yourself.
>>37556427
Yeah, I'm cycling. Cycling test, tren and clen, faggot. Get on my level.
>>37557057
>230
>6'7"
lol
>>37564025
that's over $900
>>37557057
post pics faggot
Question for cyclists:
How do you avoid getting killed by enraged drivers?
>>37565073
Stop being a peasant and that's actually a pretty cheap bike.
>>37565073
>that's over $900
What's it like being a poor person?
>>37558950
Single speed with a freewheel are pretty great low maintenance. Going to get one for winter commuting. Fixies are fun, but going down a steep hill is scary, so I'll get a single speed.
>>37559104
This pretty much desu. Single speeds are great though, fuck fixies though. keep cadence from 80 to 110, and you can go up hills or down steep descents.
I'm a dyel faggot
What benefits cycling could bring me?
>>37559408
Old Toronto is pretty flat, but go to the old suburbs and you'll find plenty of hills. I don't north of bloor so I'm fine.
>>37565103
Live in a civilized country dipshit
>>37565103
Like anything in life: be assertive
>>37562815
if the frame is OK everything else can be replaced
>>37557124
Shut up and go back to drinking your craft beer in your stupid fucking flannel shirt
>>37562776
Are you building the bike for aesthetic purposes or are you building a bike for utility purposes?
Either is totally fine but if you are building a bike for utility you don't want to run a single speed, especially not on that frame, it looks like it has vertical dropouts for the rear wheel which makes it harder to run a single speed, yes you can still do it but its by attaching a derailleur to the back and if you are already attaching a derailleur, why not just have gears in the back?
Single speeds are slow and can't adapt, and I know you may be thinking "faggot my town is flat as fuck" but wind resistance is a big factor for gearing as well. You got good wind at your back, you can go a harder gear and get some speed. Wind at your front, you can go easier and not kill your legs. Just sayin.
>>37557031
Bikes direct is fucking awesome, bought one of their bikes and repainted it and upgraded a bit, ended up getting a 2k bike for 1k, it was awesome
>>37566843
this is why I like a 3-speed IGH
offers the benefits of having some gearing without the additional complexity
>>37566863
my LBS is full of entitled fred fuckwits anyways so I don't care if they don't get my money
>>37566843
Utility. I want to commute on it daily. Guess I'll just keep the old gearing system and see if it's in decent shape in that case. Thanks a lot for the info.
Here's a pic where you can see it better. Seems to be semi-vertical? Like I said I don't know much about bikes. Will this still pose a problem with SS?
>>37566783
