Guess what everyone, I've just been for a v. short spin outside on my
recently completed (this evening!) single speed fixed cog 30 year old wreck
restoration commuter. Wow, it's scary! Funnily enough the actual
starting/going/stopping isn't too bad but getting slipped into the toestraps
on the move has so far proved beyond me. Not so riding backwards though,
which is frankly bloody top, for about ten feet and then it hurts...
What is amazing is how silent the whole thing is, hardly a creak, scrape or
clunk anywhere. Oh, and the direct link drive type thing is a good feeling
too.
When I started this project my main aim really was to build something that
looks minimal, elegant etc. the actual riding the thing was (TBH) a bit of a
laff. However, having been out for a bit, I think I'll have a proper do in
the week. On the flatter stuff, natch...
bfn,
Tony B
btw I got a copy of "Zin and the Art of Roadbike Maintenance" to help with
the project, it's a belter. With that and Sheldon's site, I feel ready to
tackle anything!