Simple Chain Bikes
These include fixed gear, single speed, BMX, Internal hub, 1x1, etc.
Adam's Ultra low-maintenance commuter fixie.
Highlights: Sturmey Archer 90 mm Dynamo-Drum brake front hub and LED lighting (always on with no drag). Surly sealed bearing fixed gear rear hub. No rear brake. 46 x 18 = 69 gear inches. Schwalbe Marathon Plus Flatless tires. Single butted 13-14 gauge Phil Wood spokes in the rear. 36 spokes front and rear.
Steve's new weather-proof low-maintenance commuter rig.
Highlights: Sealed cartridge bearings throughout. Sturmey Archer Dynamo-Drum brake front hub and LED lighting (always on with no drag). SRAM Spectro 7 speed internally geared rear hub with drum brake. This gives the same gear range as a standard road bike without the super high down hill racing speeds. Ask youself, at what speed are you OK with just coasting? 30 MPH? Internal gears give you that. This chart compares gear ratios. The SRAM S7 hub is very similar in gear ratios to the Shimano Nexus 8. Hebie Chainglider fully enclosed chaincase. Oil your chain once a year! Schwalbe Marathon Plus Flatless tires.
Stewart and his 2-speed Surly Cross-Check
Aaron's Colnago Fixed Gear Xtracycle
Wynn Track Bike with Custom Bell Brake
Dean and his custom "3-speed" single/flip-flop Strong with White Industries and Phil drivetrain.
Jeff's custom drum brake, SRAM 7 Speed internal gear with 650A (590mm) wheels on a formerly 27" wheeled Fuji frameset.
The goal was a bike that needs very little day to day maintenance. Bring it by the shop once a year, and maybe it will need a service. One thing is certian, you will not be spending hundreds of dollars replacing your worn out rims and gears every year. Modern 9, 10 and even 11 speed racing bike drivetrains just do not hold up to Seattle's winters.
The cog on the downtube is for added DANGER!
By far the smooooooothest drivetrain you will ever feel!
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