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Originally Posted by Apex
I want to get another bike. My wife thinking cycling is a passing fad of mine, but it is actually quite the opposite. Than again, I have only had my 1.5 for 3 months.
How are fixies? I need to figure out my gearing on the 1.5 of mine, so I can simulate it and figure out if it is something I'd like to pursue getting.
My crank is 50/34. My cassette is SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9spd. Not sure what kind of gearing selection I should choose in order to simulate a single speed. That way I can test it to make sure it would be something worth chasing after.
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texas is flat so i would start off with the most common ratio, 48/18 and go from there. with that said, i have to admit that i have tiny petite legs, but they're strong. you can google a gear ratio calculator and compare your favorite gear with 48/18. there are many combinations that can get you close to the 48/18 so you can re-use your existing sprockets. you will have to swap out your rear hub and mess with aligning the chain.
fixies will make you a more 'aware' rider, it's great for training/commuting. they're light and dependable. and working on them yourself is so fun. i can take my bike apart to pack into a suitcase with a 15mm open end pedal wrench, a 4/5/6mm hex wrench and a chain breaker. track bikes are different...the seat tube angles are close to vertical and you're tucked in like you're about to step off in a sprint. they're fast and responsive (twitchy).