actually this is the project i want to see done: Sturmey Archer S3X - 3 speed Fixed internal hub Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.sturmey-archer.com/userfiles/hubs/small/S3X.jpgTruVativ Hammerschmidt Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://ypsilanticycle.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/prodl/CR2131.jpg6 speed fixed! only $800 retail for the system!
The Hammerschmidt has a freewheel mechanism in it, can't be used fixed gear
rly? i don't know much bout the intenals of the hammerschmidt but if it has a freewheel mech then you have you run a fixed rear for it to work. because a double freewheeling system on a AM bike would kinda F things up.
i have this system it's called Shimano FF on a Schwinn Suburban it's from the early 80's that works on the principle of the crank freewheeling and the rear cassette is fixed. it means i can shift without pedaling since the chain is always moving with the fixed rear cogs. here is a vid of the crank 'freewheeling' (kinda) https://www.pinkbike.com/video/77069/
Yeah, I was going to bring up Shimano's front freewheel system. The double-freewheel system isn't too weird; Hammerschmidt seems to be well liked by most people that own them. Also, people* used to run Cook Bros cranks BITD that had a front freewheel built in, coupled with a standard freewheeling hub on xc bikes.
I had an old schwinn with that system. Guess it didn't take back then. It was a schwinmatic?? I forget, but it was a pretty cool idea for a commuter 10 speed. The rear wheel was fixed with gears and the crankset had the freewheel. So as long as the bike was moving you could change gears without pedaling.
I had an old schwinn with that system. Guess it didn't take back then. It was a schwinmatic?? I forget, but it was a pretty cool idea for a commuter 10 speed. The rear wheel was fixed with gears and the crankset had the freewheel. So as long as the bike was moving you could change gears without pedaling.
they might have had a couple systems that where similar and called different things. this is the catalog shot from the 1980's of what shimano had to say about it
actually this is the project i want to see done: Sturmey Archer S3X - 3 speed Fixed internal hub Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.sturmey-archer.com/userfiles/hubs/small/S3X.jpgTruVativ Hammerschmidt Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://ypsilanticycle.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/prodl/CR2131.jpg6 speed fixed! only $800 retail for the system!
The Hammerschmidt has a freewheel mechanism in it, can't be used fixed gear
rly? i don't know much bout the intenals of the hammerschmidt but if it has a freewheel mech then you have you run a fixed rear for it to work. because a double freewheeling system on a AM bike would kinda F things up.
i have this system it's called Shimano FF on a Schwinn Suburban it's from the early 80's that works on the principle of the crank freewheeling and the rear cassette is fixed. it means i can shift without pedaling since the chain is always moving with the fixed rear cogs. here is a vid of the crank 'freewheeling' (kinda) https://www.pinkbike.com/video/77069/
I have one of those too! I sorta like that old positron derailer those used too with the piece of steel instead of a cable. That way the derailer doesn't need a spring. Kinda cool, but totally obsolete.
k two questions 1. how many layers of clear coat should i put on my frame i just painted?
and noob question but this my first fixie i buildin so im a noob but 2. should i buy a lockring tool or would just takin it to the shop and getting them to tighten it up for me be alright? like do they come loose often or are you always checking them
Rode mine on and off road for 5 months never tightened it, and clear coat is around 3 coats but roughen with a fine grit sandpaper first to ensure a strong coating
Rode mine on and off road for 5 months never tightened it, and clear coat is around 3 coats but roughen with a fine grit sandpaper first to ensure a strong coating
Didn't you start that purple fixed build in October?