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Canaan
 Post subject: My New Build
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:01 pm 
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I'm thinking about building a fully rigid 29'er fixie. One question, could I run it belt drive, or do I need a chain?

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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?
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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.

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As much as I am all about the Single Speed, I wouldn't even entertain a fixie. You need some build sugestion let me know.

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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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Canaan wrote:
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I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.

LMAO! Wasn't expecting that one. :lol:

You may try the SS forum on empty beer. Should be some good fixie resources there to answer questions.
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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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Canaan wrote:
Brian wrote:
I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.


:shock: Uhhhh........

EDIT - Eric, please, help out a guy in need of some guidance, cause he definately needs it!
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Canaan
 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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QuietStorm wrote:
Canaan wrote:
Brian wrote:
I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.


:shock: Uhhhh........

EDIT - Eric, please, help out a guy in need of some guidance, cause he definately needs it!


Just tryin' to keep it real.

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Canaan wrote:
QuietStorm wrote:
Canaan wrote:
Brian wrote:
I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.


:shock: Uhhhh........

EDIT - Eric, please, help out a guy in need of some guidance, cause he definately needs it!


Just tryin' to keep it real.


Starbucks must have a rule against bikes with brakes comming within 500 feet of their buildings. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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You're crazy dude.

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Canaan
 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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QuietStorm wrote:
Canaan wrote:
QuietStorm wrote:
Canaan wrote:
Brian wrote:
I believe you could run either, the difference is in the rear hub. Using a belt would just limit your frame choices and possibly gear options.

The question I'm dying to know is why would you want a fixie MTB?


So I won't need brakes.


:shock: Uhhhh........

EDIT - Eric, please, help out a guy in need of some guidance, cause he definately needs it!


Just tryin' to keep it real.


Starbucks must have a rule against bikes with brakes comming within 500 feet of their buildings. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


To keep the rotating weight down, I was thinking about running tubeless tires with nitrogen, instead of air. I'm afraid that there might be a dangerous interaction between the nitrogen and Stan's -- has anyone tried this combo?

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WTF

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 Post subject: Re: My New Build
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WTF


Pushin' the limits on design parameters; what can I say?

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You think?

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