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Maybe there should be a little pop up window when you click post reply warning you that unless you agree that fixed gear is the only option for everything and everyone you are likely to encounter abuse, threats, intimation, fascist elitism and other forms of cuntishness.

leave mashton alone torpid or he'll send his mate boris round

The boris thing is not the issue.

"leave mashton alone" thats what I was talking about. Maybe hes your gay lover, I don't know but your a cunt for jumping in with that.

aahhhhhhhhhhh, just shut up before i gag you with my cock

As it goes needle dick I do have a bit of food stuck in my teeth. Would you be so kind?

Then why are you chatting shit about stuff you don't know about?

CURRENTLY

leave mashton alone torpid or he'll send his mate boris round

thats what I was talking about Wayne

sheep numnuts

http://adultsheepfinder.com/

i disagree with everything anyone's said here, on both sides, on principle.

physics is for nerdy four-eyes' who can't get girlfriends (or boyfriends). singlespeed is for timid imitators who are too scared of pedalling down a hill to ride a real bicycle. fixed gear is for aspirational courier wannabes and fashion-obsessed conformists masquerading as eccentrics. forums are for bitter, ugly fools who like to argue about nonsense with people they've never met because they can't face the prospect of actually turning a crank in anger.

now, where did i leave my bus pass?

You think cyclists would be united in a city like London. I am, lets just say disappointed with the stereotyping and schism that is expanding in the cycling world.

I swear no allegiance to any specific style of riding. They all can be a source of enjoyment and sometimes frustration. I don't want to be in any ones gang.

i believe in relative learning experiences. The more types of bike you get to ride the more first hand experience you gain which gives for better insight and understanding.

what works for me might not work for someone else. Surely that goes for everyone.

As cyclists we have the opportunity to make this a better city. While we are busy fighting amongst ourselves Boris might go and slap a tax on us.

Mashton I took the time to pick up the toys you threw out of your pram. there there... sorry the world dosn't conform to the self image you have created.

You haven't said if you agree with ss vs fg for cornering, after all thats what the discussion with Mashton and myself was about.

Not sure what your story is, don't particularly care. Intimidation tactics won't work with me so you may as well step down.

@ Mashton

Fixed gear has both advantages and disadvantages. You don't need to have been to Cambridge to work that one out. Coasting through a corner allows for better balance on the bike with out the fluctuation caused by pedaling. If your goal is to take the corner as fast as possible then I would recommend SS over FG.

But of course you went to Cambridge and we are all beneath you.

Fixed Gear fascists.........what cunts

tree root

Yes London. Theres corners off road in London that I take over 20 mph.

you couldn't handle my challenge.

At the moment no.

I don't have a SS bike and I have a broken finger.

But watch your back. I'm sure you'll still be riding bikes in a few moths time.

take aidan's challenge then.

so the laws of physics don't apply to everyone?

When I have a rig that meets the criteria I'll happily take the challenge.

if you're really ragging it that much round corners then you must be a pro TT'er.

Maybe I've missed some joke here and you're just reeling me in.

Fitness or bike style don't particularly come in to it, much.

You got some speed up and your approaching a corner/bend.

A. slow down dramatically and play it safe as you lost your bottle when you fell off your BMX at the age of 7

B. From experience you know how to set your entry speed and how to distribute your weight so you can take the corner/bend with as little loss of the speed you had to begin with.

Well if your going to follow the herd then you might want to check out this site (especially as you got your wheels built by Kiwis):

http://adultsheepfinder.com/

Looking to go single speed this week. Want to use what I got and money is tight. Looking for old style cantilever brake set, not the levers though. (I'm converting a mountain bike)

I suspect there may be loads of old mountain bikes kicking around doing nothing.

I'm desperate to get up and riding!!!

:)

i know... but the wheels has been builded already

So its already decided then??

What wheels you go for?

Have you considered a bike with a ss/fg rear hub? You can have both on one bike.

I currently have neither ss or fg. I'm converting my old hardtail to ss in the next few days. When funds are available I'll get a fixie but that don't change the laws of physics.

Corners ain't a problem as I don't live in Belgium.

i don't think its quicker for cornering...if you have track cranks you can continue to peddle through the corner at a good angle without getting peddle strike.

I wasn't thinking of peddle strike but balance of your weight over the 2 wheels and keeping it constant through the turn. The simple action of pedaling can cause fluctuations which can effect the traction.

A small survey conducted by the RAC a few years ago showed that 1/10 cars, 1/5 buses and 1/2 cyclists ran lights at survey sites.

How many hands do you have?

Those stats seems pretty realistic to me. Cyclists have got to take responsibility. TFL claim that "Over the past year the number of cyclists in London has grown by 83 per cent". Well I only have to look out my window to see that for myself. The problem is that if half of these new riders are also jumping lights then the heat is going to come down on the cycling community. Claiming other road users do it so its OK ain't going to cut it. If cyclists continue to jump red lights, especially at pedestrian crossing where people are actually crossing, then the government and local councils will have a legitimate excuse to introduce a new means of revenue.

Yeah we know there are far too many drivers on the road that are a danger to other road users BUT we need to get our own house in order before we start pointing the finger.

The choice is obvious... There is no advantage to singlespeed over fixed unless you are going off-road.

I reckon singlespeed is quicker and safer for fast cornering, especially in the wet.

2p

I've got a lager, I really like the frame although certain components could do with upgrading at some point (especially the crank, and maybe the rims). But for the money it rides way nicer than the other ones I tried (plug, wagon), the geometry doesn't offend your eyes, it is reasonably light and makes you want to ride fast which is the point huh? My first time riding fixed and I'm really loving it.
Plus there aren't that many around town and all the decals come off nice and easy which is always a bonus...

Ive been considering going fixed for months now and have spent quite a few hours reading threads on this forum to get a feel for bikes and components. It's a great forum.
The main reason for me wanting a fixie/ss is one of simplicity. My mountain bike takes up a lot of my time with cleaning and maintenance, I just don't want to add to this. Secondly theres the exercise benefits offered by one gear, especially when coupled with geared riding. But its the 3rd reason thats doing my nut in. I want to do a build. Its just so satisfying. I don't want to start collecting bikes though. I want to sort a bike out that ticks my boxes and then be done with it and just ride, ride, ride.

But building your own bike is not financially sound. I can build my own computer and save money but build my own bike and it would cost more!?!?!? WHY?

Lose over 20lbs in six weeks for around a fiver via Amazon.

You might even manage to climb a curb afterwards.

I've been using a rear primato on the street for three years, and it was used when I bought it. I've been very pleased. There's a fair bit of stuff on the forum about them.

Things to be aware of: the threading is Italian, so it's designed for a Miche or Campag sprocket. In practice, I've been running it with a DA with no problems. The difference in sprocket pitch is very small, and only becomes a problem if you switch between Italian and ISO sprockets - you're unlikely to do that. You will need to use the Miche lockring though. I've heard some people say the axle is also weirdly threaded, but mine is metric 10x1.

All in, a solid, cheap and simple hub. I think it fits where it sits in the pricerange: better finish than on-one/Formula etc. but no Phil/Goldtech. The CycleBasket £46 is, IMO, the best hub deal going. I'll probably get some for my new wheelbuild this month.

I'm glad to hear the positive feedback on them as at the price you do wonder. What kinda use has it been over the 3 years? Daily, all weather?

They come with the lock ring but I have read they are a standard thread. Whats standard? ISO?