I_liketobutter
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12956664:ElGato said:
Yeah converting old bikes never ends up gloing well or being cheap unless you have access to lots of free parts and have the know how to rebuild everything like bottom brackets and hubs
Fixed Gear/Track Bikes
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Yeah converting old bikes never ends up gloing well or being cheap unless you have access to lots of free parts and have the know how to rebuild everything like bottom brackets and hubs
WavyHairDon
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as far as sizing goes, small frames are fun to ride. easy to learn skids on too
ThundaKilla
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Watching Fixation on Netflix right now. Good documentary.
KingGeedorah
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Can anybody explain the purpose of fixies rather than a bike with multiple gears?
gapersarefriends
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12957878:ThundaKilla said:
just finished watching it, i live within an hour of LA and had no idea there was such a fixed movement.
now i really wanna build one haha
will_powder
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12957948:KingGeedorah said:
Fun, lightweight, durable.
Both types of bikes have their purposes, now please don't turn this thread into a shitshow
NinetyFour
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12958525:LOVE_NINJA. said:
vs
the top image is how track/fixed/singlespeed dropouts look. the bottom is how a lot of road frames look.
But with the advent of half links and eccentric hubs it's still possible.
will_powder
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12958525:LOVE_NINJA. said:
vs
the top image is how track/fixed/singlespeed dropouts look. the bottom is how a lot of road frames look.
Modern road frames have vertical dropouts. The VAST majority of vintage frames pre-1990 have horizontal dropouts that work super well for fixed and single speeds. I've converted tons of frames, this definitely works. You can also use a chain tensioner for vertical drops too.
Barefootin_Fiend
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so honest question for you guys....do you not have any hills where you ride? i can't imagine these being ideal for anything more than flat riding. no way i could ride one around town as i'd be walking the thing up a damn hill half the time.
no hate intended...just never really understood the whole fixed gear thing.
no hate intended...just never really understood the whole fixed gear thing.
*TURBONERD*
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12960605:LOVE_NINJA. said:
Truth. It's not the same as gears, but it's a different and fun thing.
Brocka_Flocka
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I'm just super pumped that the velodrome in Erie, CO is about to open. I miss BIC though, so fun.
theBearJew
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So instead of building one I posted an ad to trade an old iPhone 4s for a Fixed/single speed bike. Someone replied today offering to trade what I think is this bike,http://www.locofixie.com/shop/the-marley/, for my old phone.
How hard would it be to convert the fixed gear to single speed? And is that a quality bike, should I do the trade?
I know the bike is made by Loco Fixie, but not sure which model it is.
How hard would it be to convert the fixed gear to single speed? And is that a quality bike, should I do the trade?
I know the bike is made by Loco Fixie, but not sure which model it is.
theBearJew
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13016973:theBearJew said:
Nevermind, after reading a bit if it is that model, they have a "flip flop" so I can switch it easily...
Still, is it a good trade?
*TURBONERD*
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13016987:theBearJew said:
Um, yes, unless the bike is in shit condition. Assuming it's the one you posted, the MSRP is $350, and you'd be pretty hard pressed to get that for an old 4s.
theBearJew
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So I ended up finding a good one on CL that I have been riding for a few months now.
I want to start buying and replacing some parts on it now. Does anyone have any recommendation on what to start with? I think I want to start with breaks and grips. I would like some more responsive breaks, any suggestions? How hard is it to remove and put the new ones on? I've never tinkered with a bike before.
I want to start buying and replacing some parts on it now. Does anyone have any recommendation on what to start with? I think I want to start with breaks and grips. I would like some more responsive breaks, any suggestions? How hard is it to remove and put the new ones on? I've never tinkered with a bike before.
No.Quarter
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13352952:Chunter said:
Just keep the brakes. They aren't really any harder to work on than chain tension or changing a tire. A bike may look a lot better without brakes, but they are always good to have in emergency situations. An option is to ditch the rear brake, front is like 70% of stopping power anyways. In some places, you can get ticketed for not having brakes on a bike too.
fresh_prince
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my fgfs
theBearJew
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13353096:JakeSmith said:
I wanna get new breaks for my bike. Any suggestions on where to start?
goat00
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13352689:theBearJew said:
thatll depend on how good the components on your bike are right now. i like to go ground up (start with some good wheels, then bottom bracket, then brakes if ya got em, then headsets and bars and such last) but you can start wherever you want. for the most part, brakes are simple to change and work on, just make sure you get the right kind/size. sucks to buy shit online and have it not be what you need (ask me how i know...) maybe check out a local bike shop. get some questions answered and gain some knowledge before/if you buy online. the online shop i use mostly is citygrounds.com, they ship from so cal. super legit, fast delivery (to tahoe at least) and they have most everything ud ever need.
*TURBONERD*
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Just tried out my first track-oriented fixed (and first adult fixed ever), almost died, and loved the feeling. Maybe I'm just missing my road bike at home, but the immediate response and handling were unreal. I think it's time to do a nice single-speed build, but I don't think I'd survive if I actually got a true fixed. Has anybody ridden a Throne before? I'm thinking of doing a test ride when I'm back in Berlin in a month or so.
Also, here's my current ride:
Also, here's my current ride:
These other posts have some really cool bikes. I just purchase a bike from https:www.calibicycles.com
They have some really great bikes. This is the one I just purchased.https://calibicycles.com/bicycles/fixed-gear-bikes/6ku-fixed-gear-bikes/
They have some really great bikes. This is the one I just purchased.https://calibicycles.com/bicycles/fixed-gear-bikes/6ku-fixed-gear-bikes/
NinetyFour
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Old news but I've just been totally turned on by Wiggins' Bolide HR lately. It's just pure cycling perfection, no?
There was mad hype about his bars and them being 3D printed from titanium. That's all well and cool but one thing that I feel like hasn't been talked about at ALL is the hand position he used on the bike. Most pictures of the bars and bike have this ski pole style setup:
Here's the bars he used for the actual hour record though:
They kind of allow for something more punch like than ski pole grip. Like this:
It'll be interesting if we ever find out if that was for comfort, aero, or both. Who knows, maybe it will make a splash on road TT and Tri bikes sometime in the future? I'm sure team Sky has extracted a wealth of information from this.
The actual record is wild, 54.526KM/H. Apparently they had the temp CRANKED in the velodrome so that the air was effectively less dense and easier to move through, otherwise the actual atmospheric conditions there were very high pressure which could have hindered the record. It will be a while before anyone takes a serious crack at it I think, he set the bar high.
There was mad hype about his bars and them being 3D printed from titanium. That's all well and cool but one thing that I feel like hasn't been talked about at ALL is the hand position he used on the bike. Most pictures of the bars and bike have this ski pole style setup:
Here's the bars he used for the actual hour record though:
They kind of allow for something more punch like than ski pole grip. Like this:
It'll be interesting if we ever find out if that was for comfort, aero, or both. Who knows, maybe it will make a splash on road TT and Tri bikes sometime in the future? I'm sure team Sky has extracted a wealth of information from this.
The actual record is wild, 54.526KM/H. Apparently they had the temp CRANKED in the velodrome so that the air was effectively less dense and easier to move through, otherwise the actual atmospheric conditions there were very high pressure which could have hindered the record. It will be a while before anyone takes a serious crack at it I think, he set the bar high.
theBearJew
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Anyone have any experience with Fairdale bikes? I am lookin at getting a new single speed as the one I got off CL is too damn small and is starting to get annoying.
If you've ridden a Fairdale, what do you think of them? Also if you know of any bikes that are similar to this one, drop bars, single speed, tires/wheels that can handle going off the paved path a bit, lemme know.
If you've ridden a Fairdale, what do you think of them? Also if you know of any bikes that are similar to this one, drop bars, single speed, tires/wheels that can handle going off the paved path a bit, lemme know.
Brocka_Flocka
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13497443:Tinga said:
It totally depends on the track and the ability level of the people you are riding with. Overall it isn't bad at all.
No.Quarter
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I just switched over to fixed gear again after riding SS for a while after trying fixed and not liking it. I went out one rainy night and rode around for a few hours learning how to skid stop, had a blast and love it now.
But a day or two after that (first time the bike has been in the rain) a serious creaking started to come from my headset and I noticed a ton of play at the fork in the headtube. I'm thinking that there was probably play around the headset for a while and I'm hoping it's just a headset problem, but there is a chance there could be some damage at the headtube.
I have a Torelli road frame back at home I think I want to do something with this summer, but I can't remember if it has horizontal dropouts or not and it's a little small.
anyone know of any good affordable aluminum frames? Is there a good site like evo or backcountry but for fixed gear stuff?
But a day or two after that (first time the bike has been in the rain) a serious creaking started to come from my headset and I noticed a ton of play at the fork in the headtube. I'm thinking that there was probably play around the headset for a while and I'm hoping it's just a headset problem, but there is a chance there could be some damage at the headtube.
I have a Torelli road frame back at home I think I want to do something with this summer, but I can't remember if it has horizontal dropouts or not and it's a little small.
anyone know of any good affordable aluminum frames? Is there a good site like evo or backcountry but for fixed gear stuff?
skier58284
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>being a fixie hipster
Try riding a real bicycle sometime.
Try riding a real bicycle sometime.
No.Quarter
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Anyone know anything about the Aventon Cordoba frame? I'ts got me intrigued, but I have no idea what size to get and what factors go into sizing.
No.Quarter
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I've been getting a lot of constant headset squeak and headtube-steerer tube play recently. Time to build up a new frame maybe? I was thinking Aventon Cordoba, but I've heard some mixed reviews on the durability and quality control.
No.Quarter
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New bar tape, ditched the rear brake, got a new lever, and more stickers. And a used 700x30 Ritchey speedmax on the front with a slick on the back for mad winter skidz
I named him "squeakey" but I might change that to "Fat bastard" because this thing is heavy as hell. Fuck hi-ten, I have a nice Torelli with columbus chromoly tubing waiting for me at home for this summer. Gonna do a barebones budget build on that and possibly start building an Unknown Combat.
I named him "squeakey" but I might change that to "Fat bastard" because this thing is heavy as hell. Fuck hi-ten, I have a nice Torelli with columbus chromoly tubing waiting for me at home for this summer. Gonna do a barebones budget build on that and possibly start building an Unknown Combat.
I ride a Kilo TT.
People give shit on the Kilo because everyone and their mom gets one off bikesdirect and it's saturated fixieland... but now for under 400$ off citygrounds you can also get what's basically now just a generic Aventon... so it's all becoming about the same.
I love the Kilo TT for some very strange reasons - namely the fact that it's basically a vintage style frame in a new build.
1" headset. italian standard seattube. vintage brand. vintage geometry. Anything you can throw on an old italian pista bike from the 1970s will go on the Kilo TT. It's a modern classic.
I'm looking for a good classic looking threaded fork to throw on the front. I have a sweet Cinelli road fork I'd absolutely put on it, but the steerer just isn't long enough at all.. so it will remain on my cannondale.
ultimately, i'd love to outfit the thing with all classic pista components - either Campy or Gipiemme or something... but in the meantime it looks pretty generic... here's what it will look like when I finally stop derping around with my roadbikes and get this thing in action.
People give shit on the Kilo because everyone and their mom gets one off bikesdirect and it's saturated fixieland... but now for under 400$ off citygrounds you can also get what's basically now just a generic Aventon... so it's all becoming about the same.
I love the Kilo TT for some very strange reasons - namely the fact that it's basically a vintage style frame in a new build.
1" headset. italian standard seattube. vintage brand. vintage geometry. Anything you can throw on an old italian pista bike from the 1970s will go on the Kilo TT. It's a modern classic.
I'm looking for a good classic looking threaded fork to throw on the front. I have a sweet Cinelli road fork I'd absolutely put on it, but the steerer just isn't long enough at all.. so it will remain on my cannondale.
ultimately, i'd love to outfit the thing with all classic pista components - either Campy or Gipiemme or something... but in the meantime it looks pretty generic... here's what it will look like when I finally stop derping around with my roadbikes and get this thing in action.
13504805:ElGato said:
Psh, I haven't done it but I could TOTALLY do it...
...just let me change my front chainring to a 36 and put a 24t cog on the back real quick
...the descent would be downright bonkers with that ratio haha. The bottom bracket would probably melt.