Clive Foden
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"Of course, it's all so blindingly obvious now. Over the summer I converted an ancient 25" Murray to a fixed gear and fell in love with the fun and freedom. In the days of wealth and freedom before my family (2002) I had a Bob Jackson…"
Nov 12, 2011
Clive Foden posted a status
"Tried the gearing for a few weeks now and I'm sticking with 50/19 which translates to 71.1" Tough up hills but getting easier."
Nov 5, 2011
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Clive Foden left a comment for Jim
"Thanks again Jim, So good to have people like you out there who'll share their expertise and enthusiasm. Already, after a week of trying to reduce the bounce at speed, I feel a bit more confident in my abilities to get the century nailed! The…"
Nov 4, 2011
Jim left a comment for Clive Foden
"Keep it up and stay committed.  I recently rode fixed with some friends on their tandem (geared).  I had to spin  at 130+ rpm a few times or I would get dropped.  I believe ability to spin high rpm is the limiting factor. …"
Nov 3, 2011
Clive Foden left a comment for Jim
"Thanks Jim, I ride down a couple of steep hills each day and I'm finding these "interesting"! My cadence is naturally fairly slow having very long legs, but I'm gradually increasing this without my legs bouncing too much!!…"
Nov 3, 2011
Jim left a comment for Clive Foden
"Did my first fixed century last May.  It was epic.  Hardest part was the downhills.  Practice spinning the downhills.  Go for it."
Nov 3, 2011
Clive Foden posted a blog post

http://nedclive.blogspot.com/

I do write about cycling and the fixie: see " 'Tis a Gift to be Simple"See More
Oct 26, 2011
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Oct 25, 2011
Clive Foden posted a status
"Just finished my second bike build: First one was 45 years ago! Still riding. Did my first century this year (not on the fixie)."
Oct 24, 2011
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Oct 24, 2011
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What kind of fixed gear bike do you ride?
Murray 10 speed stripped, converted, painted and rebuilt by myself and my lbs
When did you get into fixed-gear bikes?
8 weeks ago!!!
Current wheel set
As existing on the Murray. Chrome plated barrel hoops I think.
What's your gear combination?
Experimental at the moment. Will let u know when it's perfect!
Dream bike set-up?
Any bike big enough: 35" inside leg!!

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Clive Foden's Blog

http://nedclive.blogspot.com/

I do write about cycling and the fixie: see " 'Tis a Gift to be Simple"

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At 8:13pm on November 3, 2011, Jim said…
Keep it up and stay committed.  I recently rode fixed with some friends on their tandem (geared).  I had to spin  at 130+ rpm a few times or I would get dropped.  I believe ability to spin high rpm is the limiting factor.  The faster you can spin, the lower gear you can use, thus handle climbs better.  Try some hill repeats, up the hill for strength, down the hill to work on spin.  I've read some accounts of fixed gear riders who can spin over 140.  Keep at it, don't be deterred.
At 1:12am on November 3, 2011, Jim said…
Did my first fixed century last May.  It was epic.  Hardest part was the downhills.  Practice spinning the downhills.  Go for it.
 
 
 

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