Recent content by fixed wheel yellowbelly

What size tyre will you be buying? Go to your local bike shop and ask for an inner tube to fit the size of tyre you have bought. Even Halfords (sorry) sell inner tubes to fit almost all of the modern tyre sizes. The manufacturers print the inner tube size on the box. Select one that is the same...

Well, yes you can. You will need some brakes that have the correct reach from the pivot point to the wheel rim. Because you are using a MTB fork with 700c wheels, road calliper brakes should do the job. Cantilever brakes are also available to fit. Good luck with the conversion. It's something...

I guess that you are talking abot 559 sized rims and not the old sized 26" rims. Well, the 2.4 is the nearest size but measure the distance between the rear triangle to make sure that the 2.4 inch tyre will fit. I know the difference is only 0.05" but better safe than sorry. The 2,2 tyre is...

With the greatest of respect, what the hell are you talking about? Turbo trainer? Fixed wheel? Single speed?

With the greatest of respect, what the hell are you talking about? Turbo trainer? Fixed wheel? Single speed?

It' should not be dangerous as the cable is not under tension in low gear and the spring on the derailleur will hold it in the low gear. It's worth fixing though. What's the point in having the weight of three 'clangers' up front and not being able to use them.

I assume that by pedal brakes, you mean a coaster brake for the rear wheel. These were quite common at one time (and in america) but are far less common these days. I believe that Sturmey Archer may still make such a unit. To fit such a unit you will need a coaster hub and then get a wheel made...

It has been noted that hub dynamo lighting systems can interfere with wireless computer systems. I use wired computers with my hub dynamo systems. Even the ones with rear hub dyno systems. Why is 5mm a ridiculous distance? Is this space too large or too small? There are solutions to both of...

It sounds as if you are needing a thin, but quite regular, 26" 'mountain bike' rear wheel. Probably something that will accept a 559 x 40 tyre. Because you are wanting to use a freewheel, I would guess that the bike is a budget type. You shouldn't have any trouble with axles. You will need a...

One thing to consider is the distance between the outside of the lock nuts. Traditional fixed wheel bikes have this size at 120mm. If your frame has this dimension then, allowing for chain line, a fixed wheel will fit into your machine. If the frame is made of half decent steel, the rear drop...

Generally speaking a good saddle manufacturer does not make uncomfortable seats, but a less than good bike with parts fitted that are at the budget end of the market will be very uncomfortable. If you really want a good comfortable saddle, get the bike set up correctly and fit a Brooks saddle...

There are three types of freewheel. The first is the old style screw on freewheel that usually comes in either 16 or 18 teeth. There is also a mini thread freewheel that has fewer teeth. This is often 13 teeth. The newer is a cassette style freewheel and comes in a range of sizes. None of...

Yes, easily. This is as long as you know how to do it. It's all about technique and strength is not needed. Don't forget to put a couple of pounds of air into the tube prior to fitting the tyre. Put the tube into the tyre. Place the tyre over the rim, one side first. Make sure that the rim of...

Why, if you are using the bike for a 6 mile commute (is this on the road?) do you want a mountain bike. I commute further than this and a dedicated road bike is so much better on the road in oh so many ways. Try looking at the website of the Edinburgh bicycle co-op. They have a huge range of...