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I know, I know.

That’s hugely helpful, thank you. I’ll look into those hubs now.

The fixed hub won’t be a disc brake hub though. I won’t be running a brake on the rear.

I’m after some hub advice please.

I’ve ordered some carbon rims from Light Bicycle which I’ll be looking to build up.

First are a pair of 24h/55mm rim brake rims.
These will be a second set of wheels (my every days are XR31’s to DA 9000 road hubs) and for dry miles only. I’d normally go for Hope RS4, but as these won’t be used all the time and never in bad weather, I’m thinking of saving some money and going for something like Bitex. Any first hand experience of these or recommendations for something at a similar price point?

Secondly is a disc version of the same rim that will be built onto a fixed hub. Again 24h. The only slight complication is that I’ll run this rear with the front discussed above, so in a dream world this fixed hub would be from the same manufacturer and look similar to the front too.

Hope that makes sense and thanks in advance.

I’m getting rid of this white, single bed and before the council pick it up next week I thought I’d see if anyone wanted it.

It’s in SE13 (near Hither Green) and will require a car/van.

If anyone is keen, it’ll need to be gone my Monday 18th Jan.

^ This

TR high volume plans are brutal

Will I win a prize if I’ve guessed right?

20 watts

Ideally this Sunday evening as getting the quote updated by Lightbicycle for Monday morning.

PM’d

Fair enough, 24’s it is.

New to carbon rims and could do with some advice please.

First up, I want to build a wheel set for my rim brake road bike and after looking at the LB range these are what stood out -

FALCON rim R55 Road/CX
Grooved Graphine Surface
24h Front, 28h Rear

Any reason why not? Or is there a better option?

Secondly, I need to build a fixed rear wheel and was looking at this rim -

FALCON rim R55 disc Road/CX
28h

Again, anything better I should be looking at?

Thanks.

Sad times.

Silver lining is that the prospect of this ride persuaded me to bring a fixed back into the stable. Looking forward to smashing out these miles to celebrate the end of lock down, hopefully with many of you.

Ideally this Sunday evening as getting the quote updated by Lightbicycle for Monday morning.

OK. If I’ve not PM’d by then, ignore me.

I’m considering getting in on this if not too late. What’s the cutoff?

Story of my life

This thread popping up again has reminded me to post proof that this incredible workshop had been put to good use. I asked @Hovis to make me a coffee table out of walnut and to say I’m pleased with the result is an understatement.

Please excuse the phone pics, but I’ve not had time to photograph it properly.

I’ve signed up to race the WTRL on Zwift. Starts 12th Jan.

You should set up a LFGSS team.

Also, I’d be up for a forum meet up too.

I don’t ride fixed regularly any more, but when I did (and whenever I do now) I replicate exactly the same fit as I ride on my road bike. Saddle position relative to bottom bracket,saddle nose to bars and saddle to bar drop.

If you have a fit that works for you, there’s no reason to change it depending on whether you are riding geared or not.

All done here too.

200k outdoor
300k turbo

Unremarkable, but good to have got some base miles under the belt. Well done to everyone else, especially those grinding it out in wintry conditions.

Funny you should say that, bought a set of omniums this morning. Sadly had to go for black though, as couldn’t find any in silver anywhere.

Thanks for the suggestions all. I’ll do some reading up and get back with any more questions

I'm returning to the world of fixed, having just picked up a Ti Burls frame.

I need some advice/recommendations on crankset if possible. The BB shell is BSA68 I believe and currently holds a Shimano RS500 BB. When I last had a fixed I ran Sugino 75's and had no issues with them, but wondering what else I should be looking at. Price is a factor here as realistically this isn't going to be my main ride, but I want a crankset that is well made, ideally silver and if compatible with hollow tech BB's that would be a bonus.

Cheers

Very handy

Nice one. That’ll make things much easier

Planning a route on strava with the veloviewer plug brilliant.

I’ve just started tile hunting. Is there a plug-in or something to help map routes?

In hope of this happening, I seem to have just purchased a fixed frame to build up. Ooops