bunglefuzz Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Anyone ride a fixed gear? I'd like to find like minded people in Sheffield who want to ride together and muck about doing trackstands in carparks, I'm bored of doing this by myself. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexRigby Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have friends in London that do! Bike polo and all. I'll ask if they've any connections. Always thought Sheffield was a bit too hilly for fixed gears though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglefuzz Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 that'd be great if you could. It is too hilly in some parts but it's not all that bad, just gotta plan your journeys a bit more, i find that i'm now faster than i ever was with gears, even going the long way round. Don't think the'll ever be enough people to form a polo team but you never know, more people are fidin fixed than ever. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexRigby Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well there appears to be at least one other fixy: http://sheffieldcycling.blogspot.com/2007/04/fixers-of-sheffield.html Can't find any polo teams though I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I saw fixie rider on Langsett Road on Saturday. So you're not alone. Unless that was you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 My unicycle is a fixie Very low gear compared to most fixie-bikes though, direct drive to a 26" wheel, with slightly shorter than normal cranks (150mm), probably giving a gear in the low 30 inches. Advantage of that is that there isn't a single hill (with a road on it) that I can't get up on the uni (including Blake Street); though, obviously, top speed on the flats is a bit limited I think unicycles have got similar benefits to fixies for health, as they require the back-pressure on the pedals for descending hills etc, with the additional benefits of a good workout for the core muscles, as the riding position is totally upright and control is via the abdominal and back muscles. I did recently seriously consider getting a Marin Hamilton single speed mountain bike, with flippable hub (single speed freewheel on one side and fixed on the other)- but, instead I got a folding bike. Still find myself mainly riding the unicycle though. A good tip for anyone wanting to ride unicycles outdoors- avoid the little 20" wheel models like the plague- they're good for learning on and, good for specialised stuff like trials and unicycle hockey- but, to actually go any distance on them is an exercise in frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniebond Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i ride fix in sheff. may have seen me about on a old blue peugeot with flat bars. its too big so am upgrading to a red IRO in a few weeks. if you see me give me a shout. i'm up for racing and messing about, where you based? i live hunters bar way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglefuzz Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 I live just off abbydale road and would be up for racing, mucking about based shinanigans. I ride a black giant bowery but i'm also in the process of upgrading, nowt as fancy as a iro, maybe a wilson if i can find one, let me know when you wanna hook up for a ride. cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligel Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I ride a black IRO with yellow tyres and an old yellow Turbo saddle. 46x18. Stop me if you see me. Seen one other fixed wheel bike recently - a Bianchi Pista on London Road, anyones? http://velospace.org/node/5816 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I ride a black giant bowery but i'm also in the process of upgrading, nowt as fancy as a iro, maybe a wilson if i can find one So there might be a Bowery for sale? How tall are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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