Cycling hack: bring chain links and a breaker on rides. Also bring plastic zip ties, they are strong enough to bond a chain together to gently ride home instead of walk. Plus zip ties are just handy as shit anyway
@@onewheelisbetterthan2 yep I mean don’t go sprinting home on it but yes it will hold the chain together just long enough to get home if you gently ride, maybe loosen the chain a bit too so the teeth aren’t acting like a scissors , I’ve done this on a BMX back in the day before but have never had a chain snap on any 700c bike I’ve ever owned
@@addvurtbikes yep I carry a tube a pump some tools and Allen keys water and I personally bring some joints a lighter a knife and a sling shot. Believe it or not the sling shot comes in handy more times than not. Also if I ride with anyone but myself I bring two battery radios in case the adventure needs communication.
@@onewheelisbetterthan2 bro I bring joints too 😆few times I have rode past some fellas that looked absolutely miserable (homeless guys down on their luck) so I started bringing joints and snacks and extra water bottles to drop off to them. Sit down and smoke and listen to their story, this was in Arizona where cannabis is rec legal, and I always seen these guys out on the canal bike paths away from society, so it wasn’t a hassle for me to do this type of thing
oh man glad you are ok and did not join me in camp injury. I have never snapped a chain, but with road conditions here and rocky trail situations I have had more flats than I care to count each year.
@@Johann-4354 I never thought it would happen to me. but I've been using this chain for 2 years, through 2 winters, including riding through deep snow, and also some muddy gravel rides.
I just added some chains to my shopping list :) On the bright side: This is a good opportunity to clean it and de-grime the drive train. TBH, I would probably just swap the chain from another bike as a "temporary" quick fix :D
like your vids, here is a sub,, i only use Izumi Chains, best stuff, also buy a chain measuring tool, it tells you how much it has been stretched they are cheap and will give you an indication of the state of the chain before hand,,, ROCK on
I’ve always argued that people who ride fixed gear bikes on the street should always use brakes, even if it's just one. Imagine going down a big hill and the chain breaks, or simply having a car in front of you, or worse, a child. There’s absolutely no reason not to use brakes, a fixie will always be a fixie, stop with the elitism. I'm just glad nothing serious happened.
Thanks dude. Yeah, I got lucky. And I agree that handbrakes on fixies are just pure improvements, but then again ive been riding the Skream brakeless the whole summer just because the brake I had in mind didn't fit the fork, so laziness sure has an impact on the decisions...
@@addvurtbikes When I moved the brakes on my steel fixed-gear bike to aluminum, they also didn't fit the fork. Generally, aluminum forks are thicker, and I had to order a longer bolt nut from Aliexpress to be able to properly tighten the brake on the fork. Without a doubt, a fixed-gear bike is much safer with two brakes, in fact, there are actually three brakes, since the legs work like ABS system.
First don't buy a cheap normal chain, get a strong single speed chain that is the correct width and keep it clean and lubed. I use KMC chain and use a wax lube and carry a spare link in my bag. Broken chains can happen on any bike, it is even worse if it can get tangled in your gears.
Lots of people are recommending KMC, so I will look for that. But this was a 1/8 sram chain that came stock on the fully built Ribble fixie, so it's not like it was a trash chain. I just used it for way too long and in harsh conditions. I will for sure start packing spare links, a piece of chain and chain cutter in my carry bag.
@@addvurtbikes I use HKK Vertex chains, I highly recommend them. Very reliable since I switched, never any issues. Also much quieter than Izumi chains I find!
@@addvurtbikes I've had 3 Sram chains break this year, on geared bikes. I think they're rubbish. KMC are better, or for fixed gear any cheap 1/8" chain should be fine. Buy cheap and often.
Good thing you had brakes. Better safe than sorry
Yeah, absolutely. Thanks!
Cycling hack: bring chain links and a breaker on rides. Also bring plastic zip ties, they are strong enough to bond a chain together to gently ride home instead of walk. Plus zip ties are just handy as shit anyway
Zip ties can work? I happen to carry zip ties in my bag I've used them for many things but never thought of this. Thanks for that
@@onewheelisbetterthan2 yep I mean don’t go sprinting home on it but yes it will hold the chain together just long enough to get home if you gently ride, maybe loosen the chain a bit too so the teeth aren’t acting like a scissors , I’ve done this on a BMX back in the day before but have never had a chain snap on any 700c bike I’ve ever owned
That's a very good tip! Putting together a good carry bag is something I need to do, considering how many failures I'm starting to have :D
@@addvurtbikes yep I carry a tube a pump some tools and Allen keys water and I personally bring some joints a lighter a knife and a sling shot. Believe it or not the sling shot comes in handy more times than not. Also if I ride with anyone but myself I bring two battery radios in case the adventure needs communication.
@@onewheelisbetterthan2 bro I bring joints too 😆few times I have rode past some fellas that looked absolutely miserable (homeless guys down on their luck) so I started bringing joints and snacks and extra water bottles to drop off to them. Sit down and smoke and listen to their story, this was in Arizona where cannabis is rec legal, and I always seen these guys out on the canal bike paths away from society, so it wasn’t a hassle for me to do this type of thing
I have also been experiencing a lot of events in my life this year where I learn the hard way.
I hope that you are okay and that you come out stronger and wiser on the other side!
@@addvurtbikes Thank you man. 🙂
oh man glad you are ok and did not join me in camp injury. I have never snapped a chain, but with road conditions here and rocky trail situations I have had more flats than I care to count each year.
yeah dude, I got lucky this time, but I also have to blame myself for using the same stock chain for way too long. How is your healing going? :)
Did that too, once. Finished my fixie today. See video.
Yeah I checked it out! Looks good, hope you enjoy it :) Hopefully you won't break any chains on it :D
@@addvurtbikes Does it happen a lot? Breaking chains? I don't think I can anymore. I'm too old. 77y.o.
@@Johann-4354 I never thought it would happen to me. but I've been using this chain for 2 years, through 2 winters, including riding through deep snow, and also some muddy gravel rides.
well you've inspired me to buy a chain right now lol. my chains about a year old
That's not that old.
Yeah, once per year seems like a good decision. Especially if you have harsh conditions, like winters, or lots of off road riding.
I just added some chains to my shopping list :)
On the bright side: This is a good opportunity to clean it and de-grime the drive train. TBH, I would probably just swap the chain from another bike as a "temporary" quick fix :D
You're right! I'm actually going to take most of it apart and move some stuff around. I'm not fully happy with my gear ratios.
like your vids, here is a sub,, i only use Izumi Chains, best stuff, also buy a chain measuring tool, it tells you how much it has been stretched they are cheap and will give you an indication of the state of the chain before hand,,, ROCK on
Thank you very much my friend! I actually already ordered a couple of kmc chains for 8 bucks a piece. Izumi are nice tho
Great comment. Izumi Standard Track Chain and I'd also recommend KMC K1 SL, which is not as loud but very strong aswell.
What are you fussing about, you had two handbrakes. And boy, how much lube did you put on that chain??
It was really scary!
I’ve always argued that people who ride fixed gear bikes on the street should always use brakes, even if it's just one. Imagine going down a big hill and the chain breaks, or simply having a car in front of you, or worse, a child. There’s absolutely no reason not to use brakes, a fixie will always be a fixie, stop with the elitism.
I'm just glad nothing serious happened.
Thanks dude. Yeah, I got lucky. And I agree that handbrakes on fixies are just pure improvements, but then again ive been riding the Skream brakeless the whole summer just because the brake I had in mind didn't fit the fork, so laziness sure has an impact on the decisions...
@@addvurtbikes When I moved the brakes on my steel fixed-gear bike to aluminum, they also didn't fit the fork. Generally, aluminum forks are thicker, and I had to order a longer bolt nut from Aliexpress to be able to properly tighten the brake on the fork. Without a doubt, a fixed-gear bike is much safer with two brakes, in fact, there are actually three brakes, since the legs work like ABS system.
@@flipfonte4069 I'm gonna go down to my local bike mechanic and ask if he can help me out with a longer bit of metal.
Did it fail at the joining link? It's worth carrying a multi tool with a chain breaker on it and a spare link or two. This will get you home.
it was a regular outside plate that cracked open. yeah, I will figure out a good carry bag and always be prepared in the future!
It happened to one of my friend that I use to be friends with.
is he okay? :/
Varför har du en skjorta med Chicago Bears på dig? Chicago är inte ännu ett bra lag.
My wife bought it in Chicago. I don’t follow American sports but I like the shirt :)
First don't buy a cheap normal chain, get a strong single speed chain that is the correct width and keep it clean and lubed. I use KMC chain and use a wax lube and carry a spare link in my bag. Broken chains can happen on any bike, it is even worse if it can get tangled in your gears.
Lots of people are recommending KMC, so I will look for that. But this was a 1/8 sram chain that came stock on the fully built Ribble fixie, so it's not like it was a trash chain. I just used it for way too long and in harsh conditions. I will for sure start packing spare links, a piece of chain and chain cutter in my carry bag.
@@addvurtbikes I use HKK Vertex chains, I highly recommend them. Very reliable since I switched, never any issues. Also much quieter than Izumi chains I find!
what chain did you use
sram. I don't know the exact model. But it's been through 2 winters and 2 really muddy "mountain bike races", so I really should have known better.
@@addvurtbikes you should get kmc chain or izumi,i usually change my chain once every 6 month.
@@addvurtbikes I've had 3 Sram chains break this year, on geared bikes. I think they're rubbish. KMC are better, or for fixed gear any cheap 1/8" chain should be fine. Buy cheap and often.
Use a single speed chain and you will never break a chain again.
This was a 1/8 sram chain
maybe the chain line, poor quality, no grease/wax or too much strech,
maybe a little bit of everything, but I used the chain for two years in Sweden, which is kinda harsh