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Daniel Apt replied to MrPlow's discussion 3 speed hubs

"Nope, I've seen them on so called "Dutch-city-bikes" But never on a fixed or road bike."

Apr 20, 2011

Daniel Houfek replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"To sum up: 1. Tension 2. Anti-thievery 3. Looks"

Apr 18, 2011

Daniel Apt replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"Also it's part of the history of track riding. Before quick releases weren't as small as they were before, and they would stick out, therefore being a danger during a track race. I also don't trust QR, however a friend of mine…"

Apr 15, 2011

Dan replied to MrPlow's discussion 3 speed hubs

"no hahah sorry"

Jan 21, 2011

MrPlow posted a discussion

3 speed hubs

Does anyone out there use a three speed hub?

Jan 21, 2011

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billy miller replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"I had QR on mnt. and road bikes and never had one come off or loose. I did have a friend explode one. The threads sheared and the scewer shot off during a race. Thinking about the directional force, skidding would push the drive side backward and…"

Dec 14, 2010

jake reigle replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"ph nikko ur so modest lol"

Dec 13, 2010

Nikko V G replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"Beside the fact of having beer keg legs when to much torque is applied to quick release the side of hub that doesnt have chain on sprocket will gradually move forward making rim crooked and will rub on frame and then come disaster"

Dec 13, 2010

jake reigle replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"i belive it would be easer to get stolen i would also be afraid of it comming off"

Dec 13, 2010

billy miller replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"I agree with Nikko on the tension aspect. The anount of force required to produce a skid would have the axel slipping. Also, people with beer keg legs, like Nikko, pushing huge gear ratios woulcause axels to slip aswell. On a last note, many urban…"

Dec 13, 2010

Nikko V G replied to MrPlow's discussion Quick release wheels

"very true on your tire tread theory,As far as quick release I can't really give you a answer for everyone but my opinion is I dont really trust them for the tension I produce on my gear ratio and riding style."

Dec 12, 2010

MrPlow posted a discussion

Quick release wheels

Why don't fixie riders use quick release wheels? I would imagine with a flip hub a with a quick release would be popular.Also if you use a wheel with a flip hub is it important to get a rear tire with a non-directional tire tread?See More

Dec 12, 2010

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Nikko V G replied to MrPlow's discussion Getting started

"answer to question #3:I ride on average 40 to 60 miles daily and I do hills on other days for minimum of 25 and @ speeds of 18 to 40 mph on fixed gear and I know the feeling of a numb taint (lol) all kidding aside I use a BONTRAGER Inform RL 146mm…"

Oct 14, 2010

drinkslinger replied to MrPlow's discussion Getting started

"1. no compatibility problems with the crank arms themselves. A French threaded bottom bracket will present problems when you need to replace it. Pretty much nobobdy makes french thread BBs anymore. A vintage oriented bike shop will be your best bet.…"

Oct 13, 2010

Derek Lloyd replied to MrPlow's discussion Getting started

"old puegeot parts are probably your best bet, french is an ASS to build as your first build. BUT if you keep your stock bottom bracket, and its square tapered on the ends you should have no problems. any ol cheap origin8/tec9 crankset should work.…"

Oct 12, 2010

MrPlow posted a discussion

Getting started

I'm just getting back to biking and picked up a Gios frame set and I got a few tech questions.1. I have a french bb. Will there be compatibility issues with newer crank arms?2. Can I use older road bike arms minus a chain ring?3. What is a good seat for a guy with a hemorrhoid ?See More

Oct 12, 2010

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