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Checking fixie for damage
This morning during my morning commute I had an unintended lesson in fixie skidding: I dropped the chain, it got stuck between the cog and the hub and locked the wheel. I'm not sure where that skill ...
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How do I figure out which size chain my fixed gear bike has
My fixed gear bike is going to want a new chain soon, how do I figure out which width I should use?
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How tight should a fixie's chain be?
I ride an SE Lager fixed.
How tight should the chain be and what is the best way of measure it? I have a chain tug so I can be pretty accurate in dialling in the right amount of tension.
I don't ...
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isn't a fixie without a full chain guard a safety hazard?
Yes, I know it would totally ruin the clean lines and the uncluttered, (well maybe just a discreet front brake), looks, but I've never seen this question asked, much less answered.
A chain guard ...
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Dismounting wheel in a fixie
I have a fixed gear bike, Rocky Mountain Boroughs Fixie (see picture).
The chain is very tight compared to any free wheel bike. So anytime the tire gets punctured (unfortunately very often) and I want ...
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Quiet and strong chain recommendation for fixed gear commuter bike
I went through a couple of chains on my fixie bike, but I was not too happy with any of them.
Basically they seemed pretty noisy when more pressure was applied where cycling.
Could you recommend one ...
