Any fixie riders? What's your preferred drivetrain
Just grabbed a used fixie 6ku urban track.
Frame is nice n light, stiff ride as expected. Freewheel as I'm too old to risk painful injuries. Front and rear brakes. 700c. 46x16 drivetrain currently.
Mostly flat riding on the trail I typically ride (most got bike to ride with kids/simplicity). Pedals fine on flats and small inclines, but any serious grades it's rough, and my legs are still getting used to 1 gear.
Any thoughts on what drivetrain might make mid sized hills easier and not make me look like a crazy hamster on a wheel while riding flats? Current drivetrain is creaky and long in the tooth so upgrade is in order even if I stay with same setup.
Doesn't look super expensive, but if you have brand suggestions I'll take those as well, but trying to keep this bike cheap. I'm only $120 in on it now.
Thanks.
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Any fixie riders? What's your preferred drivetrain
Fixed gear is no coasting. Try it out, it’s a great way to improve your spin. Toe clips or clip less recommended. 42/16 is the classic combo for fixed riding on flat and rolling terrain.
I don’t really like riding a single speed free wheel on the road, you’re always trying to catch up with your cadence and coasting too much. With a fixed gear you always feel the pedals and it’s incredibly efficient.
I rode 100-150 miles a week on my Bob Jackson grass track bike from the mid ‘90s through the mid ‘00s for training miles and commuting. It’s a great workout if you have limited time but want to keep your cycling form.
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Any fixie riders? What's your preferred drivetrain
42/15 or 42/16. Depends on how you hill. I usually went 15 because I yearn to suffer and preferred the higher top speed.