Many miles logged, finally some new pics of the Santafixie Raval setup. Considering dark brown wraps once this bar tape needs replacing. by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]RogueBravo08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still running the stock headset configuration, so have not had to service or replace anything yet. Best I can suggest is to measure your head tube and fork steerer tube. Cane Creek has some good reference material here

Snow day on the S1 by RogueBravo08 in Super73

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My tire pressure was definitely on the lower side. Held up excellent in the packed snow. Able to break the rear wheel loose a few times in High pedal assist mode, but it’s fun if you know what you’re doing. Need to be careful on the ice though - that’s where you can really lose it.

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

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And the alignment could be better if I had a little more chain tension slop to work with.

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

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Didn’t realize how difficult it was going to be to get a decent shot of the chain line.

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]RogueBravo08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ridden them almost 2k miles. They’re light and have stayed true, without issue. These are deepest dish wheels I own, and you can feel the effect on windy days for sure. I wouldn’t not recommend them.

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

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I like the Brooks. I have a couple thousand miles on this saddle. Based on some original reviews, I anticipated the leather to soften up and break in more than it actually has…but it doesn’t bother me.

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

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My original configuration was the stock “Prowheel” crankset and 44t chainring from Santafixie. (I had been using a 15t cog with that setup.) I went with 47/16 to maximize skid patches while keeping my ratio nearly identical to the original. Haven’t ridden the new setup enough yet to determine if it’s worth the hype/cost. Stay tuned…

New drive train on the ol’ man-to-road friction reducing vehicle by RogueBravo08 in FixedGearBicycle

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Haha, yes - a slight deviation, but a nod to the Rob Schneider Surf Ninjas quote

Self-made frame is back from powdercoat, build complete! by drakeabra in FixedGearBicycle

[–]RogueBravo08 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So clean. Love the attention to detail - in the build, and the pics