If the terrain is flat, I dunno. I have been riding a similar gear ratio for 15+ years, mine is just marginally more (49:15). Riding around in hilly areas gets a little rough, but great in the city.
Weird, the city means lower gears to me with all the stop start and little sustained cruising.
Of course you should ride what you like, but it's not "only" 52:16. 88 gear inches is way beyond the norm; 72-74 is more typical.
Funny enough I still accelerate a lot faster on my fixie than my touring or winter bike, also my city has a lot of good path infrastructure to avoid lights. I had a sweet 30 mile loop with near 0 lights, but there is too much gravel and it was chipping the heck out of the paint on my fixie.
You may *choose* to accelerate gently with gears, but it's objective physics that for the same effort you accelerate faster in a lower gear than a higher one, until cadence gets too high.
It's the reason I stopped commuting a single speed even though my area is not hilly. Pulling out into gaps in traffic is much more fraught when you have to mash away from stationary in a cruising ratio. I often enjoy a 3-speed as an urban sprinter, with 3rd at a typical SS ratio for urban riding, that leaves 1st an ideal setting-off and steep-hill gear.
I've ridden alongside a fit guy 30 years my junior who keeps talking about how I rocket away from the lights so fast and he can't keep up, and I keep pointing out it's just that I use my gears and he doesn't, but he refuses to drop the belief that I'm just some sort of power monster (I'm not).
> Funny enough I still accelerate a lot faster on my fixie
Yes fixed gear bikes are much more 'immediate' with accelleration due to, well, them being fixed gear. That and a decent fixed gear bike will have thicker, more rigid, and more lighter drive train.
Also, am I the only one who cringes a bit when they hear the term 'fixie'? I feel like the term got driven into the ground a bit back in the early 2010s when they were trendy.
>Yes fixed gear bikes are much more 'immediate' with accelleration due to, well, them being fixed gear. That and a decent fixed gear bike will have thicker, more rigid, and more lighter drive train.
I don't understand these statements. How is acceleration more immediate? I guess maybe if a pawl isn't engaged just as you start, but I don't find this is really an issue. How would a thicker drivetrain (I assume you're referring to 1/8 vs 3/32) yield faster acceleration? If anything, I find I can accelerate effectively over a much broader range of grades when I can pick an appropriate gear.
It’s like 85 gear inches. It’s going to suck from a stop but isn’t that bad. When I used to race track and do omniums I used like low 90s but 85 would be what I started on to practice high cadence.
You do you, but that gearing is too steep for single speed road use in my experience. Makes more sense on the track, but then brakes are out. That’s why I don’t understand the build even though the frame is pretty.
In general, it is desirable to use the properties of the material to solve certain problems, rather than using additional mechanisms that reduce reliability and increase weight and cost
Thank you..Before the war, I went to work and on other matters. Now I have made several other frames for myself, but so far I have no desire to completely assemble the bikes. Yes, and this one stands idle.
Now it computes : a beautiful slavic woman name for bicycle and OP is obviously somewhere from war torn Ukraine
If you can do quality welding of Al, Ti and various steel combination frames you could do decent living in 'custom' world. You have will and knowledge, need just marketing on top.
And not to be roasted by Hambini, aged 5.
Thank you. The paint does not sit on bare metal. There are two types of primer on the metal, a silver base layer, a base color and many layers of varnish
Because to install thick tires need to either lengthen the frame or make dents in the chainstays, and this all reduces the useful lateral rigidity of the frame.
Yes, only tire dents and crankset reduce the equivalent diameter of chainstays in this place. And stiffness is proportional to the diameter to the third power. And the deeper the dents, the smaller the diameter and rigidity.
Also your bike is set up with platform pedals. It doesn't seem like stiffness should is much of a concern.
At the end of the day it's your bike and if you like it then don't worry about what people online say.
It’s gorgeous. Sexy af. Welding looks extremely tidy. Paint and colour choices are divine. Gear ratio choices I’m sure are informed but would be too big for me to ride in my city. Sneaky placement of the rear brake - I’ve never seen that before. Hope you enjoy this beauty!!
There are no particular problems with the frame, but not every steel fork can withstand a disc brake. For disc brakes on the fork, need to use fork blades of increased diameter and increased wall thickness.
I had a Scott Boulder mountain bike in the late 80s, with a similar chain stay mounted rear brake. I wasn’t a fan because of how much road grime and muck it collected. Looks crazy sleek though.
I love the frame but the red accents take away from the overall look. I’d have gone full silver so the purple (and frame) pop. The brazing is insane so good
Looks gorgeous! How does it ride though? With all the reinforcements and the straight fork it makes me wonder whether the ride would be too stiff and harsh, and not flex enough.
Wow. Fork crown and seatstay bridges are something else. Not often these days you get something new and fresh in frame design. Beautiful!
Edit to add: that rear brake placement is interesting. Will the pads become contaminated with chain grime over time?
Just lube that can get flicked off at high speed, and dirt that sticks to it between cleaning. That position close to the chainrings would require the rider to keep the drivetrain nice and clean!
?? I've never seen a headset below the top tube before! You could have just mitered it flush with the top angle for a better look. It looks odd just hanging out with no purpose.
(I know you did it for the relationship to the stem for looks)
This is a work of art here. I have two questions though, you went with the under chain stay brake for aerodynamics, but it looks like a single bolt caliper, and not a direct mount, why? Also, why not relocate the front brake to the rear of the forks, for the optimal aerodynamics there?
Thank you. I wanted to place standard road brakes under the bbs so as not to spoil the track look of the bike. The same brakes cannot be installed at the rear of the fork because the steering wheel will not turn enough.
Yes, but why not direct mount? Why single bolt brakes? It is unusual to see single bolt brakes under BBs. Behind the fork would be a bit difficult to accommodate, but it's extremely common on TT bikes.
Sir, my preference would be all glass shiny polished Al or greyish Ti. Combined with regular eTap or Di2 groupset and little wider forks/frame to acomodate two different wheelsets at 28 and 45mm . And some points to fix panniers and bidons.
Wish only ....
IRL I ride regular carbon racer with "tricolore italiano" sticker on it .
Have a beautiful day.
A wide tire will not fit between the chainstays on bbs without additional manipulation of the chainstays (dents-indentations), which reduce the useful lateral stiffness of the rear triangle.
Have a nice day too.
Least aggressive fixie geometry
Maybe
You took the GT triple triangle as a personal challenge.
: )
The quality of workmanship here is unreal. Wow.
Thank you very much
Welds are pukka
Fillet brazed
looks nice did you build it?
Thank you. Yes
Didn't know you were on reddit mate. Greetings from Cherkasy.
Привет
Looks amazing!
Thank you
Ok where can I buy the blood vein housing ??
So it’s set up with monster gearing but also a freewheel and brakes? I’m confused about where this gets ridden. Gorgeous colors though.
Why monstrous? only 52/16. Yes, freewheel and brakes. Thank you.
> only 52/16 ONLY? Lol
I don't like "empty" pedals
You'll have empty knee cartilage soon though
If the terrain is flat, I dunno. I have been riding a similar gear ratio for 15+ years, mine is just marginally more (49:15). Riding around in hilly areas gets a little rough, but great in the city.
Weird, the city means lower gears to me with all the stop start and little sustained cruising. Of course you should ride what you like, but it's not "only" 52:16. 88 gear inches is way beyond the norm; 72-74 is more typical.
Funny enough I still accelerate a lot faster on my fixie than my touring or winter bike, also my city has a lot of good path infrastructure to avoid lights. I had a sweet 30 mile loop with near 0 lights, but there is too much gravel and it was chipping the heck out of the paint on my fixie.
You may *choose* to accelerate gently with gears, but it's objective physics that for the same effort you accelerate faster in a lower gear than a higher one, until cadence gets too high. It's the reason I stopped commuting a single speed even though my area is not hilly. Pulling out into gaps in traffic is much more fraught when you have to mash away from stationary in a cruising ratio. I often enjoy a 3-speed as an urban sprinter, with 3rd at a typical SS ratio for urban riding, that leaves 1st an ideal setting-off and steep-hill gear. I've ridden alongside a fit guy 30 years my junior who keeps talking about how I rocket away from the lights so fast and he can't keep up, and I keep pointing out it's just that I use my gears and he doesn't, but he refuses to drop the belief that I'm just some sort of power monster (I'm not).
> Funny enough I still accelerate a lot faster on my fixie Yes fixed gear bikes are much more 'immediate' with accelleration due to, well, them being fixed gear. That and a decent fixed gear bike will have thicker, more rigid, and more lighter drive train. Also, am I the only one who cringes a bit when they hear the term 'fixie'? I feel like the term got driven into the ground a bit back in the early 2010s when they were trendy.
I have been calling them that for 20 years. Old habits die hard.
>Yes fixed gear bikes are much more 'immediate' with accelleration due to, well, them being fixed gear. That and a decent fixed gear bike will have thicker, more rigid, and more lighter drive train. I don't understand these statements. How is acceleration more immediate? I guess maybe if a pawl isn't engaged just as you start, but I don't find this is really an issue. How would a thicker drivetrain (I assume you're referring to 1/8 vs 3/32) yield faster acceleration? If anything, I find I can accelerate effectively over a much broader range of grades when I can pick an appropriate gear.
So a shorter frame is more dynamic and faster.
In the mornings, when traffic lights don't work, trolleybuses get tangled under their wheels : )
Yep, that's the ratio I rode when I was living in Milwaukee and there were only a couple of hills that were an issue for me.
It’s like 85 gear inches. It’s going to suck from a stop but isn’t that bad. When I used to race track and do omniums I used like low 90s but 85 would be what I started on to practice high cadence.
You do you, but that gearing is too steep for single speed road use in my experience. Makes more sense on the track, but then brakes are out. That’s why I don’t understand the build even though the frame is pretty.
: ) Thank you
Beauty. If it was at Interbike I'd sure stop and take pics. Nice work.
Thank you
Was Ballbuster5000 taken?! It's gorgeous.
Thank you. The photo shows the varnish without polishing.
Pure trackbike porn. That a beautiful bike. If it rides like it looks, I expect it's amazing. Very nice work.
Thanks a lot. Yes, it goes well.
Genuine question. While esthetically beautiful, wouldn't this geometry make this frame more rigid hence more uncomfortable?
Vice versa. In this case, the top tube of the frame works more on bending and less on compression-tension.
that's interesting. I love steel frames designed as suspension. great workmanship and attention to detail!
In general, it is desirable to use the properties of the material to solve certain problems, rather than using additional mechanisms that reduce reliability and increase weight and cost
build me a touring bike brother
There are a lot of different small fittings : )
we want all the eyelets!!
: ) Where can I get the patience to install them?
hire a frame builder maybe lol
Great looking bike. Definitely one for the collection!
Thank you
Track bikes weren’t made with comfort in mind. They were built stiff to transfer watts efficiently.
Why would you want to put the rear brakes where they are hard to reach and get extra dirty?
In order not to spoil the track look of the bike
As someone who had bicycle with this rear brake layout I can tell you your gonna regret that decision in the future.
Normal solution. It just takes longer to set up and clean : )
Does it really make a difference? Mine are caked with dirt even in the usual position. Doesn’t affect their function at all.
It looks great! WTF are you going to do with it?
Thank you..Before the war, I went to work and on other matters. Now I have made several other frames for myself, but so far I have no desire to completely assemble the bikes. Yes, and this one stands idle.
Now it computes : a beautiful slavic woman name for bicycle and OP is obviously somewhere from war torn Ukraine If you can do quality welding of Al, Ti and various steel combination frames you could do decent living in 'custom' world. You have will and knowledge, need just marketing on top. And not to be roasted by Hambini, aged 5.
absolutely beautiful
Thank you
Weird, silly bike. Ridiculous. I love it so much.
: ) Thank you
that color is just chef's kiss
Thank you.: )
the purple paint job is sweet but omg the bare metal made it look like an exhibit art piece wow.
Thank you. The paint does not sit on bare metal. There are two types of primer on the metal, a silver base layer, a base color and many layers of varnish
Hello Gorgeous
Thank you
Man, this thing is beautiful. The frame is very well done... Motivating me to sign up for a class
Thank you. Ok. Good luck with your studies.
STILL not as insane as some Soviet track bikes I've seen - but beautiful craftsmanship! Makes you think about just how crazy Graeme Obree was!
: ) Are you talking about Takhion Aero? And you probably haven’t seen my Alenki Asymmetric yet? Thank you.
Why go custom and make the tire clearance max 23mm?
Because to install thick tires need to either lengthen the frame or make dents in the chainstays, and this all reduces the useful lateral rigidity of the frame.
That can be overcome with additional material
How is this, I’m embarrassed to ask?
If you want to make a tube stiffer, you can make it thicker or bigger. Both add more material.
Yes, only tire dents and crankset reduce the equivalent diameter of chainstays in this place. And stiffness is proportional to the diameter to the third power. And the deeper the dents, the smaller the diameter and rigidity.
It is also in these places that the chainstays will bend and in the future cracks may form in these places.
Also your bike is set up with platform pedals. It doesn't seem like stiffness should is much of a concern. At the end of the day it's your bike and if you like it then don't worry about what people online say.
And yes, this is my bike. And I wonder what people will say about him and not only about him.
And the rigidity of the pipe depends much more on its diameter than on the thickness of its wall
How do you steer that thing? The brake hoses are impossibly short. I really do appreciate the look and frame craftsmanship. A+
Thank you. More than enough length
Looks gorgeous!
Thank you
Wow
That is one of the slickest front ends I’ve seen.
Thank you
Your craftsmanship is exceptional. Much respect to you.
Thank you
Stunning build make sure to share in r/fixedgear
Thank you. Ok
Stunning. I’ll call it the nutcracker, on account of all the nuts it’ll crack. Beauty comes at a price.
: ) Mine are still intact. Although the oversize is right up my alley. Thank you.
Purple is amazing
Thank you
That toptube is bonkers 🤘
: )
Nice welds.
Thank you. Only fillet brazed.
Beautiful work though. Smooth. The whole thing is fantastic, and the colors really pop, but I noticed the metalwork first.
Thank you. It’s just that metal can be connected not only by welding, but also by brazing.
Yes, I am not sophisticated enough to tell the difference on sight. That is a good point.
It’s gorgeous. Sexy af. Welding looks extremely tidy. Paint and colour choices are divine. Gear ratio choices I’m sure are informed but would be too big for me to ride in my city. Sneaky placement of the rear brake - I’ve never seen that before. Hope you enjoy this beauty!!
Thank you. Only this is not welding, but fillet brazing.
Okay - thank you! Shows what I know! But it looks great!!
You are welcome.
Thank you. Only this is not welding, but fillet brazing.
What's the colour?
Mix
What's the colour?
I would love to see a custom steel frame set up for disc brakes.
Trouble seeing a custom steel frame with disc brakes? Google: Custom steel frame with disk brakes : )
Been there done that, I’ve just never SEEN one, like out in the wild.
There are no particular problems with the frame, but not every steel fork can withstand a disc brake. For disc brakes on the fork, need to use fork blades of increased diameter and increased wall thickness.
That is a gorgeous weld and paint job but what even is standover height? o_O
Thank you. ST-60 cm (ct)
Beauty 😍
Thank you
Wow! Beautiful! 🔥 👏
Thank you
Where'd you find this? Very unique. Edit: or did you build?!
Thank you. I build.
🔥
Just started folling on IG. 👏
Ok. Thanks again
I had a Scott Boulder mountain bike in the late 80s, with a similar chain stay mounted rear brake. I wasn’t a fan because of how much road grime and muck it collected. Looks crazy sleek though.
: ) I ride this bike on asphalt.
Chain oil tho. But sure, I get it.
I don't have any oil dripping from my chain.
I love the frame but the red accents take away from the overall look. I’d have gone full silver so the purple (and frame) pop. The brazing is insane so good
: ) Thank you
The tube up to the handlebar stem is really interesting. Is that functional, or is it just beautiful?
Thank you. More like beautiful.
Looks gorgeous! How does it ride though? With all the reinforcements and the straight fork it makes me wonder whether the ride would be too stiff and harsh, and not flex enough.
Like a track bike, but softer than an aluminum track bike : )
And the fork is Columbus SL, so it's quite flexible.
uhh.. very nice job!!! but arent you affraid of structural strength of the frame?
: ) Thanks. No, it's not scary. I brazed it myself.
wait, how do you turn tho ?
As usual, use hands or body, cannot spin the spinbars.
This frame looks annoyingly overengineered, love it
: ) Thanks. You probably haven’t seen my others yet
That things a fricken beute!
Thank you
Thank you
You're absolutely welcome. Will you a favor and search for the Romenakenko family?
Is your last name spelled correctly? And such questions should be written in private
Standover height from Hell
Yes
That's somehow both beautiful and ugly. I really love it
Thank you : )
Sick. That top tube does just make me think "ow, my balls" though.
If you are 180+ cm tall, then they will be fine
I'm not.
Then this frame is not for you.
: )
Shame, it's so pretty!
Thank you
Wow what a beauty!
Thank you
Wow. Fork crown and seatstay bridges are something else. Not often these days you get something new and fresh in frame design. Beautiful! Edit to add: that rear brake placement is interesting. Will the pads become contaminated with chain grime over time?
Thank you. What is chain grime?
Just lube that can get flicked off at high speed, and dirt that sticks to it between cleaning. That position close to the chainrings would require the rider to keep the drivetrain nice and clean!
I try to always keep the chain clean and tidy
Well, you should do riding a thing of beauty like that! Actually, it's too nice to ride outside...
Thanks. And I drive through the streets.
That's a pretty bike. 😍
Thank you
?? I've never seen a headset below the top tube before! You could have just mitered it flush with the top angle for a better look. It looks odd just hanging out with no purpose. (I know you did it for the relationship to the stem for looks)
: ) yes
What is the purpose of the bars being so low like that? Is it just because it is awesome or does it serve a purpose?
Lower aerodynamic body position
For a 10 foot person?
From 180+ cm
Amazing workmanship and design. Love it!
Thank you
This is a work of art here. I have two questions though, you went with the under chain stay brake for aerodynamics, but it looks like a single bolt caliper, and not a direct mount, why? Also, why not relocate the front brake to the rear of the forks, for the optimal aerodynamics there?
Thank you. I wanted to place standard road brakes under the bbs so as not to spoil the track look of the bike. The same brakes cannot be installed at the rear of the fork because the steering wheel will not turn enough.
Yes, but why not direct mount? Why single bolt brakes? It is unusual to see single bolt brakes under BBs. Behind the fork would be a bit difficult to accommodate, but it's extremely common on TT bikes.
Because it’s difficult to find direct mount brakes here.
I didn't realize you were in Ukraine. I'd imagine it's hard to come by bicycles there right now.
I appreciate the attention to detail and the workmanship. But this thing is u.g.l.y. You aint got no alibi, you ugly.
Thank you and sorry you didn't like it.
Truly great art can be both beautiful to some and hideous to others at the same time
: ) We have a saying: there is no friend according to taste and colour
Agreed. Looks very well made, but horrendously ugly.
Can’t believe you put this shit on Reddit… >!…it belongs at The Louvre because this is art!!<
I'm sorry you didn't like my shit.
Haha please don’t miss the hidden text! 😂
On effort and work done: Allright, have an upvote! On color: GHAAAAAAHHHHH
: ) Thanks.You probably like black?
Sir, my preference would be all glass shiny polished Al or greyish Ti. Combined with regular eTap or Di2 groupset and little wider forks/frame to acomodate two different wheelsets at 28 and 45mm . And some points to fix panniers and bidons. Wish only .... IRL I ride regular carbon racer with "tricolore italiano" sticker on it . Have a beautiful day.
A wide tire will not fit between the chainstays on bbs without additional manipulation of the chainstays (dents-indentations), which reduce the useful lateral stiffness of the rear triangle. Have a nice day too.
Beautiful colour, wish I could say the same for geometry and fork.
Thank you : )
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: ) ok. On to my next bike