Fixed Gear/Track Bikes

[Mr.Sloth]

Who here rides? There have been threads in the past, but they all A) sucked and B) called them "Fixies"

Discuss bikes, riding, shit talk on each other, ect.

I'm about to buy this, mmmmm

 

[CaptainObvious.]

Why don't you come sit on my seat post and I'll lube your chain.

 

[snowpocalypse]

Ga damn Hipster.... Hows the weather in Portland this time of year?

 

[theabortionator]

?

 

[will_powder]

Cool looking frame, shame about the aluminum...

 

[Mr.Sloth]

The weather in Richmond is great. A little snowy though.

In reference to the aluminum comment... yes yes I know, I'm riding steel right now, but I'd like something a little more light and aggressive

 

[CaptainObvious.]

In reference to my above comment:

As you can see.....OP delivered.

 

[Raz.]

leader 735 on h plus son wheels. putting on a carbon fork next week.

 

[theBearJew]

I wanna try to build a single speed for less than $250. Is that doable?

 

[40oz.]

Is it possible to turn my Vista Silver Shadow into a fixed gear or should I just sell it and start from scratch (probably won't actually sell it though I love that bike)

 

[scandy101]

i ride my friends fixie sometimes, its alright, mountain bikes are where its at though.

 

[Jeebus.]

my 21gear is 21 times better than your lame ass single speed hipster mobile.

 

[Chunter]

bike porn

Only photo I have of mine I think. Milano frame and other random bits but its fun to cruise around the city/campus with.

 

[.AR6rider.]

Do you actually compete/participate in track-cycling events, OP? If not, GTFO and take your fixie with you, you damn hipster.

 

[Raz.]

I've got a shit ton of new stuff for my baby. waiting fot it all to come in before I post pics. skinnier track drops, fizik tri saddle, carbon aero downtube, carbon fork, carbon stem, and new crank soon. lul.

 

[Balto]

Love this

I'm all about Cervelo, would love a t1 for the 'drome

 

[will_powder]

I snapped my dura ace rear axle, do I get a trophy?

 

[Chunter]

My car took a shit on me yesterday so I have a 10+ mile road ride ahead of me today for my one class that is off campus. I haven't rode in forever and am no lance armstrong when I do ride so it'll be an experience forsure haha.

At least its 50 degrees and nice out!

 

[Raz.]

got damn those are nice. wish there was a velodrome around here.

 

[goat00]

i ride, but not for the scene. im just lazy, and there isnt shit to go wrong on a fixed gear. keep air in your tires and your chain tight. thats about it. i tune it once anound every year and a half.

 

[CaptainObvious.]

I forgot about my posts in here. I'm fucking hilarious.

 

[ABalls]

Are those difficult to ride? The seat to handlebar level just seems a little odd.

 

[goat00]

thats to put you in an agressive position so you can go fast as fuck

 

[Balto]

it's not that different from being in a proper tuck while skiing, you get use to it pretty quickly

 

[will_powder]

Wait how can you buy just a downtube?

 

[R2-Dope2]

This is my bike

 

[Chunter]

It was ridiculously nice outside today. As soon as I got home just spent all day posted up on the stoop.

 

[last_tango]

Track bike crashes can be really gnar. Somebody should post a vid of a huge crash cause I'm having a hard time finding huge crashes.

 

[Raz.]

I was really high. seat tube.

 

[ROCHEMAN]

all the leaders and those aluminium frames are all so similar i almost dont know why people bother buying them.

ps mtb is way more fun single track though. its like the skiing of biking

 

[CaptainObvious.]

A much more accurate comparison is MTB is like what we call "freeskiing" and track riding is like racing. Both are skiing. Both are biking. All are fun. Don't be stupid.

 

[Raz.]

bikes on bikes

 

[ModMommy]

bikes on bikes

dog on bike

 

[FuckAllOfYou]

I am an competitive mountain biker, am I allowed here?

 

[will_powder]

I am an competitive mountain biker, am I allowed here?

I've heard of people riding fixed mountain bikes. Do it, I dare you. Chain tensioner and you're golden

 

[FuckAllOfYou]

I've heard of people riding fixed mountain bikes. Do it, I dare you. Chain tensioner and you're golden

rigid singlespeed is as far as i'll go. I already have a fully rigid bike but I can't commit to SS quite yet.

and no brakes? ye k

 

[RockNRollNghtClb]

Do you actually compete/participate in track-cycling events, OP? If not, GTFO and take your fixie with you, you damn hipster.

Hey do you compete/participate in skiing events? If not you should probably quit skiing and kill yourself.

 

[T.O.]

Want to get a fixed gear really bad for college campus since they seem easy to maintain but feel like a SS would be better. You guys got any advice for first time fixie buyer?http://www.citygrounds.com/6ku/6ku-nebula-singlespeed-fixie-bike-black-3043 this good enough to start out on??

 

[T.O.]

Want to get a fixed gear really bad for college campus since they seem easy to maintain but feel like a SS would be better. You guys got any advice for first time fixie buyer?http://www.citygrounds.com/6ku/6ku-nebula-singlespeed-fixie-bike-black-3043 this good enough to start out on??

 

[ModMommy]

Want to get a fixed gear really bad for college campus since they seem easy to maintain but feel like a SS would be better. You guys got any advice for first time fixie buyer?http://www.citygrounds.com/6ku/6ku-nebula-singlespeed-fixie-bike-black-3043 this good enough to start out on??

What kinda campus do you love on, and will it be for just commuting purposes?

 

[Chunter]

Want to get a fixed gear really bad for college campus since they seem easy to maintain but feel like a SS would be better. You guys got any advice for first time fixie buyer?http://www.citygrounds.com/6ku/6ku-nebula-singlespeed-fixie-bike-black-3043 this good enough to start out on??

Damn thats cheap. It comes with a flip-flop hub so you can ride it single speed or fixed. Just google around a bit and check the hub ratio to see if it's suitable for your area. 32 is a good mid-ground for some hills and flats.

 

[gapersarefriends]

is buying an old frame and converting to fixed the cheapest way to build a fixed gear bike?

 

[will_powder]

Want to get a fixed gear really bad for college campus since they seem easy to maintain but feel like a SS would be better. You guys got any advice for first time fixie buyer?http://www.citygrounds.com/6ku/6ku-nebula-singlespeed-fixie-bike-black-3043 this good enough to start out on??

I highly suggest buying an older 10 speed bike and converting it. However, if you want to buy a new bike, look for frames that are chromoly steel instead of high tensile steel like that one. It's a stronger, lighter, and more responsive type of steel. Depending on your city/used bike market, vintage 10 speeds can be had for little money, and can be much higher quality than a cheap new frame.

 

[jpastor]

is buying an old frame and converting to fixed the cheapest way to build a fixed gear bike?

Yes, all you have to do is buy the rear wheel and gear and you are good to go

 

[jpastor]

I love my fixed gear. It is a 1986 centurion touring bike that my dad bought way back when. it was just sitting in the basement and like 4 years ago i dicided to change it over. Its the only bike i have and ride it in all conditions and on all types of terrain.

I will post a photo when i get a chance

 

[Raz.]

so ummmmm you should definitely not be buying old road frames and turning them into fixed bikes. they don't have the correct dropouts.

 

[Mr.Sloth]

I highly suggest buying an older 10 speed bike and converting it. However, if you want to buy a new bike, look for frames that are chromoly steel instead of high tensile steel like that one. It's a stronger, lighter, and more responsive type of steel. Depending on your city/used bike market, vintage 10 speeds can be had for little money, and can be much higher quality than a cheap new frame.

I respectfully disagree. The market is full of cheap, relatively nice fixed gear bikes right now. No shame in buying an entry level bike and building it up. In the end, you'll have more fun on it and not have the frustration of overhauling an old road bike...

... that being said, my first fixed gear was an old Raleigh road bike, and it was fun as hell to build.

 

[Mr.Sloth]

Oh and here's a thing I filmed- LOVENINJA is in to too, the second guy riding:

 

[Bassage.]

Ordered this a few days ago. Using it for commuting during the summer between work and friends houses. Pretty excited to say the least.

 

[will_powder]

Whatever guys. Hi-ten frames are not a good time. If you're down to ride a dead piece of metal go for it.

 

[I_liketobutter]

To all asking about cheap fixed gears or converting.

Fuck converting unless the bike is free and in good condition. Here's what happens when you buy an old overpriced road bike.

1. The tires and probably tubes are shot. $50

2. The pedals fucking blow. $25

3. Now you need straps if you're going fixed. $50min

4. If going fixed, you need either a new rear wheel. $60

5. You need a cog and lockring. $30

6. You need a new chain. $10

7. You probably need tools for the cog, lockring, and chain. $50

$275 assuming a free bike. This is going for a fixed gear that will last more than 50miles. If you're going singlespeed you can skip the rear wheel, straps, lockring, and lockring tool.

Or you can buy a bike off bikesdirect.com

Get a Kilo TT ($400), they're the best SS/fixed on there for the price. Know how to size yourself. Their sizing is a bit different than most.

The kilo TT will get to your door. You'll need to buy:

1. Cog and locking. $30. The gearing it comes with is insane. The lockring blows and needs a replacement.

2. Tools for cog, lockring, and chain. $50

Ride the shit out of it and replace parts as you get money and learn what you like. Don't buy other cheap, colorful, customizable fixed gears. They're piece of shit hi-ten bikes with horrible quality. The kiloTT is hands down the best bike for under $600.