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PNuT
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 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:31 pm Post subject: Gears V Fixed |
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just about to switch to gears after using fixed for the start ov the season....
which is best ??
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How did I know you were going to do this P'Nut 
Dumb  question any way because it depends on the course/terrain |
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PNuT
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How did I know you were going to do this P'Nut
Dumb question any way because it depends on the course/terrain |
spoken like a true trackie wiv no hills..... i knew you were gunna respond like that
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PNuT
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| varno wrote: |
| PNuT wrote: |
| legro wrote: |
How did I know you were going to do this P'Nut
Dumb question any way because it depends on the course/terrain |
spoken like a true trackie wiv no hills..... i knew you were gunna respond like that |
There are hills on the track!!! Legro just sprints down em fast....He calls em banking!!  |
the last time i raced that fatboy i took 2 minutes out ov him...... & i had a stinking cold.... oh & it was pancake flat
next time i race him i will probably end up in a ditch
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Jonny H
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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| My dad has started a season on fixed for TT's he thinks it is better......if you choose the right gear |
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Billy Boy
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Gears are best for road racing, fixed for the track. Simple as that really
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Stuart
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| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: |
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fixed for winter, track and certain tt
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denis
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I always go better on fixed, even on a windy/ hilly course. And I have set all my PB's on fixed.
To me, the fixed bike feels much more lively and direct and is definitely faster. PNut I think you will go slower on gears, but let us know what happens! |
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johnysputnik
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| Never ridden fixed on the road, what kind of gearing is best given different conditions etc, what kind of factors should I consider? |
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denis
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johnysputnik my favourite is 95", fine for most courses including 'rolling' type hillys. If I am riding a dragstrip then I'll change it to 102".
I gave up worrying about the precise gear long ago- as long as you can avoid 'spinning out' too much, you will be fine. |
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