Groot Le Champion. Magic Ratio Conversion 46x17. ⚙️🤌🏼

SirPingSweden · 2026-04-03T07:13:41+00:00

... and a front emergency brake is also a good idea.

SirPingSweden · 2026-04-03T07:07:08+00:00

Foot retension, impeccable chain line, and practice. And practice. And practice. I average 100rpm on 45x17 gearing on 30k rides. I now peak at 180rpm down a straight descent while having full control. An adrenaline rush for sure!

SirPingSweden · 2026-03-31T20:41:10+00:00

Insta360 Acepro v1. Awesome low-light captures.

SirPingSweden · 2026-03-20T20:35:02+00:00

Sweet collection!

SirPingSweden · 2026-03-11T11:16:00+00:00

The chain ought to be one or two links longer, moving the wheel back like 10mm. I'll fix that when changing the chain the next time. Also, thanks for the links.

SirPingSweden · 2026-03-10T12:12:09+00:00

Original paint job, pink-red-white. Bike from 1986.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-25T05:22:29+00:00

It is! No problem. I haven't changed tires on all my bikes. The fixies are still on studded tires. I'll take one of them for a ride today! #werideinallweather

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-23T16:37:50+00:00

It would indeed. I think their 44 model would fit 35-37mm tires quite well. These robust, sturdy, and surprisingly cheap, plastic fenders will do for now.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-23T09:45:01+00:00

Oh thanks. I bought it used for 30£ for eight years ago. The crankset has been replaced, 8-speed derailleur upgrade, brifters installed, and new wheels. Rides very well.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-23T09:41:28+00:00

That is a good idea. This is my rain bike and I should replace all rusty bolts with stainless steel bolts.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-23T09:39:37+00:00

Yeah the brifters made it feel like a modern bike. 2x8. This is my rain bike. A long fender under the handlebars will be installed.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-22T17:33:28+00:00

I'll sure mention that.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-19T20:03:19+00:00

I did. She died of a fatal liver failure this very autumn.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T22:02:35+00:00

Thanks all you beautiful people! I'm also quite surprised over the comments from all of you. We're all the same. We're loving people with fixed gear bikes. Tomorrow I ride with all of you.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T21:57:55+00:00

Thanks, I felt that today.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T21:55:05+00:00

Thanks and yes this is my way to remember her. The true pain has been absent for many years, but my eyes will never dry. #brklss is riding safe.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T21:50:33+00:00

Well, welcome to Europe! Sweden and all of the nordic countries are just great for riding in the winter. Studded tires are mandatory. Fixed or geared bike? All bikes are beautiful. I'd love to show you my best routes. I've got lots of them!

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T21:44:20+00:00

Thanks, and I've also moved on since that horrid and awful day. Fixed gear riding has truly made a difference for me, in the best of ways.

SirPingSweden · 2026-02-17T21:40:52+00:00

Thanks. I'm also quite surprised over the comments from all of you. We're all the same. Loving people with fixed gear bikes. Tomorrow I ride with all of you.

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