It was originally a 27" wheeled drop handlebar geared bike that me and the boy, er, converted.
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It was originally a 27" wheeled drop handlebar geared bike that me and the boy, er, converted.
Take care on that tandem fishbulb! it looks lethal to me :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbulb
That's epic!!! Was at Coed-Y-Brenin the other week and overtook a guy going down Pink Heifer with a little kid bouncing along behind on a Tag-Along! The kid had a massive grin on his face despite being continually bounced a foot both horizontally and vertically..... start them early!
Did the Tandem of Doom claim it's first victims??? Has there been any sign of Fishbulb since the weekend????Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbulb
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I'm ok and so is the boy! The only victim was the TOD itself. After surviving being ridden by all and sundry on the Saturday night social do (p1ssup) it died part way through the first lap on the Sunday. It has cottered cranks and on the rear crank the cotter pin worked loose and the crank started spinning on the axle. No drive= game over. We did push on to the top of the course where the beerstop was (natch) and then freewheeled all the way down. The trouble was that because the position of the cranks had shifted at the back my feet were at 'ten to two' but at least one of Will's was always pointing down. Not good. He was smashing his pedal into very jump and bump along the way. Still it was a laugh. We got a prize for 'best mechanical' but I was a little disappointed to not get 'most unsuitable bike'.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/2010...espeed-champs/
I am about to upset some riders on here. I have been riding a single speed, fixed wheel bike for a few month now, so this is a relatively new 'cycling experience' for me, I love my singlespeed bike, love cruising round on it and boy does it move like a rocket!! And its sexy as........
But as ive started to do some longish rides on it, about 20 - 30 mile it has led to me developing injurys Ive never had, my knees are getting done in by it, and I have got a problem in my thigh which only hurts when im getting on and off my bike. Ive had to lay off riding it for a week or two to give my self chance to recover, any one else found riding fixed wheel to cause injury problems?
I've been riding fixed through the winter on the road for the last five years and have never had any problems. I also ride SS off-road in the winter too now.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheReverand
Sounds as if you might have done too much too quickly... the thigh thing might well be due to the extra eccentric loading of riding fixed (your muscles lengthen under load as you apply resistance when slowing down or going downhill). With regards to the knees, check saddle height/fore-aft and maybe cleat position too. Also, consider backing the gearing off a bit and finding some flatter routes for a while.
Good advice from Nikalas above. My legs are stronger than ever from riding fixed (amongst other bikes). Old knee pains are a thing of the past generally.
That eccentric load thing is something you don't get from many other things (...running steeply downhill - not a bad thing to train for a fell runner?) so might take a while. I'd say cleat, saddle position, etc. are more critical than on a regular bike though. My main problem on longer rides (I think about 65 is my longest) is not having the little pedalling breaks to adjust downstairs :)
It did cross my mind about the seat height being the potential problem, maybe im sat too high, is there a good rule of thumb as to how best to position the height of your seat post? I might just slow down a bit when riding, I keep finding myself trying to ride as hard as I can for as long as I can, the bike just seems to encourage me to go fast as fxxx all the time!!
What are cleats?? I thought Americans played soccer in cleats?
Your leg shouldn't quite be fully extended at the bottom of your stroke. Make sure your hips aren't rocking, depends how flexible you are. There used to be a bit of received wisdom that put your seat slightly lower on fixed than a geared bike, but I've never found this an issue.
Cleats are the little bits of metal that attach your shoes to clipless pedals. Sounds like you're using regular clips and straps though?
just wear me trainers :)
I'd look at saddle height first.... this is a pretty good guide to the various methods, I tend to use 2) as I've got long femurs and it seems to work for me... I use the same height for all my bikes. I'd then think about not hammering it 100% the whole time, your ride topography and gearing.
Had a great rage around on the Unit last night.
helps if I include the linkQuote:
Originally Posted by nikalas
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/art...ht-right-14608
Just dusted off the SS mountain bike, local mtb marathon tomorrow, been on part of the route tonight and it's gonna be muddy.
Calderdale MTB marathon today, think i was the only SS there, never saw anymore. Muddy and wet conditions made for slower time than last year but still under 3 hours, chuffed with that and managed to pedal the sting in the tail hill near the finish:thumbup:
Looks like sportsunday were there too http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo6960176.html http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo6960178.html
I did ride some of it http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/photo6958244.html ;)
Good effort, Steve.
Fancy a crack at this next year - are there any crossers doing it, or is it a bit extreme for the old Singlecross?
How much carrying of the ss was needed?
Cheers Nelly, only saw one crosser this year, with gears, no reason why a singlecross couldn't be used though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelly
Quite a bit of pushing and running due to the mud and slop but even the geared up were doing it.
It's a tough route but that's the enjoyment of it:thumbup:
Good work Steve :DQuote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
How's everybody getting on with Singlespeeding in the snow? Had a cracking night ride last night, blasting around the snow and ice on Darwen Moor and round Entwistle res. I've got the Inbred in full winter/low maintenance trim now: rigid forks, crud guard, crud catcher, a specialized front guard zip tied to the front fork crown, flat pedals so I can ride with walking boots on, spikey mud tyre on the rear, 'anti-rust' KMC chain. Oh, and v brake blocks on calloff @ Local Bike Shop! Happy days!
Currently doing 50 miles a week on singlespeed crosser to and from work, did 16 miles today trying to avoid busy roads with nutcase drivers, some deep snow fun to be had, ain't fallen off...............................yet.
I like my tricross singlecross so much I decided to buy the geared tricross sport for my 40th.
Always seem to end up using the singlespeed tho....!!
They are a bit addictive, aren't they?
Beautiful day for a spin today.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/sjf99/fcca7139.jpg
That's just irritating
;-)
Bull hill...crackin single track that!
nice bell too:)
Fantastic photos!
Haven't I seen them last week on a different forum tho.....??:D:D
Maybe!
The bell came off the tandem of doom. Think it was the best bit actually...
Nearly lost my iPhone after taking this one this morn...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/sjf99/2e00a492.jpg
wayor reservoir by any chance?
I live in chapeltwon :-)
'Tis indeed. ;0)
A pic from yesterdays outing.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/sjf99/1ea0e555.jpg
Lovely photo Fishbulb.
Where's that then??
Was going to post a picture of yesterdays ss ride, but Bradford in the dark and rain didnt really come out very well......
Thanks Nelly, it's between Crowthorne School and Peel Tower near Rambsbottom, Lancs. Its a lovely horseshoe valley. The Bull Hill fell race goes along part of it. The snowy pic from earlier is on the same route but from the Crowthorne end looking towards Peel tower.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/sjf99/ac3da3fe.jpg
Fishbulb, excellent! You certainly get about on that SS!
Ian.
Only twice a week and local at this stage in the year. However, come the end of April.... http://translate.google.co.uk/transl...62%26bih%3D595
I fell off mine on the ice about 20yards from my door step last sunday, backs still proper done in :/
Pic from todays little spin. A rare outing for the 'nice' bike.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/sjf99/06a2059a.jpg
Let me guess....
Is that near Entwistle or Wayoh reservoir??
Used to live in Bromley Cross and teach in Egerton many years ago - a beautiful part of the world.
Then again I could be completely wrong!!:D