Official Fixed Gear Thread [Archive]

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-05-2006, 01:58 PM

damn crazy son! im familiar with fixed gear gallery.. SD was cool for growing up.. but SF is where its at..

i was in minneapolis a few months back.. that place is way different then anywhere ive ever been.. but WHITE CASTLE WAS ON POINT!!!
-sidenote. these fixie heads over are making this fixed gear movie called MASH.. and that shit is fuckin NUTS!! they do some crazy skids, and just straight nutty tricks.. not to mention just straight MASHING down some HUGE SF hills..

by the way, yes its the rush hour.. i hate riding it cause the hardcore heads are soo critical on everyone, and they think everyone is a poser if you have a new bike. but being a messenger gives me a little more credibility..

TheFly

06-05-2006, 04:01 PM

p.s. White castle has NOTHING on In-n-Out.

bnj

06-05-2006, 09:25 PM

TheFly

06-06-2006, 12:50 PM

have an old peugot (not PX, i wish) road bike i converted to single speed, so lazy to make it into a fixie : ( i hardly ride it now a days anyways, too paranoid about riding around with my laptop strapped to me

If you don't want to commit to a fixed just get a Flip-Flop hub... the best of Fixed/Single speed worlds in one. That way if you feel like coasting somedays, just turn the wheel around.

But yeah, I would be terrified of lugging around a macbook on a bike.

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-07-2006, 01:21 AM

i ride a flip-flop.. and the other day i wanted to go to a hipster gallery with free wifi.. and i had my iBOOK in my messenger bag.. OHH BOY!!.. it was scary as FUCK! everytime i put my bag down to get my lock.. YIKES

jzkpr

06-07-2006, 03:00 PM

I rock a Surly Steamroller in Boston.
I just got tagged for parking it illegally.

http://static.flickr.com/52/162019860_9bf063dc5d.jpg

Respect.

Jeff
www.weeklydrop.com

jzkpr

06-07-2006, 03:04 PM

And for the record, isnt the Pedal movie like 4 or 5 years old now? Did I not catch this same documentary on IFC or the Sundance Channel about 4 years ago???

I dont get all the hype about this documentary.

Best part of Pedal was the girl doing the NYC race slamming and boucning off the top of the cab... and living....

Jeff
www.weeklydrop.com

bnj

06-07-2006, 05:13 PM

hahaha so its agreed laptop+bike riding is some scary shit right?
everyone at work called me a pussy for not doing it, but none of them bike.

TheFly

06-07-2006, 05:44 PM

Best part of Pedal was the girl doing the NYC race slamming and boucning off the top of the cab... and living....

I think its been hyped recently again because of its 'released' on dvd with the accompanying book. As much as its probably been around and talked about, I usually ignore "documentaries" on "bike messengers" (or anything else that sounds like its set up to fail as a real documentary). I really only paid attention when I found out Peter Sutherland was behind it all... and the clip on the preview showing the girl getting plowed by the cabbie.

TheFly

06-07-2006, 05:51 PM

How do you like your Steamroller?

WINDman

06-08-2006, 12:49 AM

couldn't imagine riding here without being able to coast, just converted to Single Speed recently from 9sp, and the uphills just kill me...

jzkpr

06-08-2006, 11:49 AM

Pake is also a full steel frame but I dont like the weldings on it as much as the steamroller. The geometry on the steamroller is more road than track so youre not leaving as deep into it when riding. I prefer road geometry. I think the Pake is more track geo. if you prefer that.

Steamroller is unbeatable for the price and power. I beat the shit out of mine and it keeps rocking. The best part of the Steamroller is the tire clearance. In the fall, I put on some big ass fat tires on it and take it off road.

Rip it.

Jeff
www.weeklydrop.com

HepDog

06-08-2006, 12:07 PM

its real funny when jeff puts his girl on the handel bars and takes her out to the movies (she only get 2 hours out of the hospital a week)

http://www.bearsuitworld.com/vietnam/riding-on-handlebars-lg.jpg

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-08-2006, 01:49 PM

ahahahah

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-10-2006, 05:05 PM

FUCK IT!! im buying a PISTA! i dont give a fuck!!! call me a poser.. i need a bike, im in SD right now and its the only bike i can find for miles!!! but fuck drops.. ima slap some bull horns on that bitch and ima fuck wid a front brake.. rather be safe, then sorry

TheFly

06-10-2006, 05:48 PM

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-10-2006, 07:09 PM

im in san diego, at the moment.. I hate when i come here to stay with my mom, i dont have a bike to ride.. soo thats the main reason.
The rush hour my brothers, and he lets me borrow it.. my real bike, even though i havent rode it since ive been stuck on the rush hour is a motobecane http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/ultra_v/62964562_194655100_46093967_1137362.jpg whatchu know about the do dads on the back tire!?

TheFly

06-10-2006, 07:41 PM

whatchu know about the do dads on the back tire!?

I know every 10 year old girl was lovin them back when I was a kid.

If you're lookin for bikes in SD head down to Adams Avenue bike shop. (http://aabikes.net/) I never bought a bike there but I used to live pretty close and check out their stuff often. Employees seemed like nice guys too.

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-10-2006, 07:55 PM

ahahah no doubt son!!! least i dont fuck with those filangie like things comin out the handle bars..

the bull horns are real nice for skidding..

TheFly

06-26-2006, 10:27 PM

TheFly

06-28-2006, 07:35 PM

cleaned up and stripped...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h272/TheHumanFly1/Frame-Stripped.jpg

ultra_Vitalence!!!

06-29-2006, 05:51 AM

DAMN SON!!! POST FINISHED PICTURES!!

TheFly

06-29-2006, 02:44 PM

ETA on completion 7-10 days.
You bet I'll be posting some pictures up.

TheFly

07-01-2006, 07:36 PM

ultra_Vitalence!!!

07-02-2006, 02:26 AM

yoo your girl be getting down with skids or anything? or just straight riding?

diggen the bike though..
SF steez.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=qaxAEXBBKfY&search=mash%20SF

TheFly

07-02-2006, 01:23 PM

yoo your girl be getting down with skids or anything? or just straight riding?

diggen the bike though..
SF steez.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=qaxAEXBBKfY&search=mash%20SF

She can do little skids, shes a decent rider. She thinks she can track stand but.. not really, haha.

I'm going to see MASH in a few days actually...
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/ coming this weekend.

ultra_Vitalence!!!

07-02-2006, 04:06 PM

OHH shit?! the full version!?!? i got the 20 minute teaser.. its freakin nutty! ive been asking one of the dudes that works at huf for the full thing.. but i never get around to it.. he is the illest rider in my opinon.. check for messan when you see it.. mad ill

llet me know what you think about the full thing

ultra_Vitalence!!!

07-02-2006, 04:11 PM

QUESTION.. i was in new york a few months ago.. and i kept seeing these white bikes chained up on everycorner.. and i was wondering if there is a meaning behind these bikes? i also started to see them popping up in SF..
im guessing they represent fallin riders?
but do you know the true meaning by anychance?

TheFly

07-06-2006, 05:21 PM

Not sure about the White Bikes, got any pictures?

To keep this topic around, check out these pictures of Mike Giant's new custom Fixed:

http://72.10.45.167/content/project_GH_bike.jpg
http://72.10.45.167/content/headtube.jpg
http://72.10.45.167/content/wishbone.jpg
http://72.10.45.167/content/cannondale.jpg
http://72.10.45.167/content/toptube.jpg
http://72.10.45.167/content/drivetrain.jpg

I knew he was into fixed gears but after reading his Count Trackula Blog (http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=76&Itemid=69) I guess he's pretty serious about it. I've always liked his art, and it mesh's well with the style of contemporary fixed gear kids. Skulls, Snakes, Nakes girls. I'd like to see pictures of all his bikes but I cant find anything else really.

TheFly

07-17-2006, 08:56 PM

Still not completely done... (changing bars, seat, chainring)..
But you get the idea. >:(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/justiniscool/Bike1.jpg

EekaMouse

07-31-2006, 04:11 PM

I usually ride a cheap ass wal-mart mountain bike cuz I live on a mountain (literally). I was wondering what the pros and cons are about a fixie.

TheFly

08-01-2006, 03:44 PM

I usually ride a cheap ass wal-mart mountain bike cuz I live on a mountain (literally). I was wondering what the pros and cons are about a fixie.

Well, if you live on a mountain the Con is that theres no gears to help you go up and down it. Although the Pro to that is you will strengthen your legs up and ride better. As for the Pro's and Con's in general... Heres some links... because I feel like a dork trying to explain why.

Sheldon Brown's Fixed gear FAQ (http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html)

For the Sneaker/Fixed correlation, Puma's "Fixed Gear 101" .pdf book (http://pumaville.com/downloads/book101.pdf)

Its a lot a personal preference in why, some people like the workout, some like the look, some think its more of a pure biking experience, some because its cheap and easily maintained...

And you can be cool like these guys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaxAEXBBKfY).

arevalo

08-07-2006, 06:01 PM

^ Seen that on BF.

Seat needs to go. But nice altogether.

Here's my beater.

http://static.flickr.com/44/136138223_69c0cd240b_o.jpg

Bars have been swapped to risers.

Here's current project.

http://static.flickr.com/91/207831641_1b455cc84b_o.jpg

Debating .... red deep v's. 8)

bnj

08-07-2006, 08:54 PM

im looking for a damn peugeot mens frame. so far thrift stores turn up nothing but old schwinns. i have a womens peugeot that i ghetto rigged to a single freewheel, and its fun as crap, but want a mens frame to shave off all the extra brazes on and paint real lnice like.

TheFly

08-07-2006, 09:33 PM

Your beater looks pretty nice to me, and that bridgestone frame is beautiful.
Red Deep V's on either would be nice, but it seems like everyones always talking shit about em. That didnt stop me from grabbing some black ones though.

I know I need a seat bad, but I figure its comfy enough and no one can see while im riding it that it doesnt matter too much at the moment. I just wanted something to ride quick, but I'm on the lookout for something nice always.

I can see you used the LC-A for the bridgestone shot too.

arevalo

08-07-2006, 10:05 PM

^

Thanks! I was debating, red or black. Black is sleek .. but red would be catchy.

Word! If the seats comfy, keep it.

http://myspace-123.vo.llnwd.net/01020/32/12/1020002123_l.jpg

shot another roll today. my buddies on their bikes.

TheFly

08-07-2006, 10:23 PM

Where do you live?

arevalo

08-08-2006, 01:12 AM

Just outside of SF.

Daly City.

ultra_Vitalence!!!

08-08-2006, 05:50 AM

YOO ROBB!! YOU FUCKER! what happend to the fuckin scavenger hunt!!

arevalo

08-08-2006, 05:57 AM

YOO ROBB!! YOU FUCKER! what happend to the fuckin scavenger hunt!!

hah! ALLEYCAT this weekend.

http://foolsgold.onetwentyeight.com/header.jpg

http://foolsgold.onetwentyeight.com/

ultra_Vitalence!!!

08-08-2006, 06:03 AM

ahah im down!
i havent rode in two weeks
BUT IM DOWN!

THE FLY!!! come to SF!! lets ride fool!

TheFly

08-08-2006, 02:04 PM

THE FLY!!! come to SF!! lets ride fool!

Are you kidding? I'd be there in a second.
I'm still considering moving to the bay area (depending on well, a few things). I don't think my legs could take a lot of SF riding though, it was crazy enough going around those hills on my skateboard.

eugeneME

08-10-2006, 12:57 AM

Yo Elliot! Havn't seen you in a min. When we going to ride again?

ultra_Vitalence!!!

08-10-2006, 05:29 AM

ahah eugene as in robs homie!? ahah lets ride fool!!

THE FLY!! come out here for a weekend!! lets bick it blood!! well go down to SD as well.. fux shit up along the CA coast!! ahahahah...

FIXED GEARS UNITE!

bnj

08-10-2006, 08:10 PM

so whos got the hook up on a nice hub?
looks like 70-100 is th ebest way without building your own suicide one eh

ultra_Vitalence!!!

08-11-2006, 03:20 AM

where can i rent a fixie in NY.. im currently in manhatten.. any advice/

eugeneME

08-12-2006, 04:59 AM

Yepp that's me What you doing up in NY? Anyways, I'm always down to ride, but I'm be back in school soon. Let me know when you're back!

conquest_inc

08-22-2006, 06:09 PM

i just joined the forums yesterday

did a search for mpls and found this thread

your bike looks sick "the fly"

i'm rocking a mid-80's schwinn tempo with new everything, i'll post pics later

i would kill for a nice peugeot frame, as I love the styling on those and nobody ever steals them ;)

anyways hello from minneapolis

ps. what kind of rims do you have on that?

TheFly

08-22-2006, 06:22 PM

anyways hello from minneapolis

ps. what kind of rims do you have on that?

The Rims on my Fuji (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/justiniscool/Bike1.jpg) are Velocity Deep V's.
The rims on my girls pugeot (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h272/TheHumanFly1/IMG_1729.jpg) are uhh... cheapest somethings they had, haha.

Where in MPLS are you?

----

Hey arevalo get that bridgestone built and post pics!

conquest_inc

08-22-2006, 06:46 PM

TheFly

08-22-2006, 08:21 PM

i just moved to NE (near the modern) with my gf

we found the most amazing house for rent and we couldn't pass it up

I tried to get her on a fixie, but she wasn't havin' it :) so I just cleaned up another old schwinn for her

and you?

A block from Lyn/Lake in Uptown, in a crappy apartment building.
Well its not too crappy, but its cheap and I can walk/ride eveywhere.

bnj

08-24-2006, 06:56 PM

yooooooooo whats up with that peugot?
i have the womens frame, with the 2 thin bars comign down in that exact color/decals, crazy.

The Rims on my Fuji (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/justiniscool/Bike1.jpg) are Velocity Deep V's.
The rims on my girls pugeot (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h272/TheHumanFly1/IMG_1729.jpg) are uhh... cheapest somethings they had, haha.

Where in MPLS are you?

----

Hey arevalo get that bridgestone built and post pics!

TheFly

08-24-2006, 09:13 PM

yooooooooo whats up with that peugot?

They are pretty common, I've seen quite a few with the same decals/type.
Its not a bad bike, kind of a beater.
She's trying to sell it to get to get a Track frame.

bnj

08-24-2006, 09:57 PM

ive been trying to find one at thrift stores around here to shave everything off and make a fixed. i have a line on a super nice old weirdo race bike with a 650cc in the front, 700 in the rear. ill take flicks when i get it tomorow.
with track frames, i suck too much to really try to build one right now, id rather get a super beater and get better on it/use it for random stuff than spend a grip of cash on a bike right now ; ( however, come moving fulltime to tokyo time, im shipping out a bunch of crap to build something out that way. FUCCCKKK paying regular retail prices for bike shit in tokyo. especially road/track bike shit.

TheFly

09-06-2006, 04:59 PM

Just a little bump for the
M.A.S.H. X Hiroshi Fujiwara Bike.

http://blog.honeyee.com/hf/archives/images/hf%20GUNWELL.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/justiniscool/R0013390-thumb.jpg

Gan Well carbon frame with the graphics removed by calf.
phil cog, hub, and bb
sugino 75 cranks and ring
carbon bars
thompson stem and post
flight ti seat
aero quatro front 650c wheel
mks pedals, toshi straps
16.2 lb killing machine.

What were they saying on weeklydrop about everything Hiroshi Fujiwara touching turns to gold? word.

bnj

09-07-2006, 01:03 AM

TheFly

09-07-2006, 12:50 PM

anyones opinion on surly?
oh yea,.. ive been riding at night on the shitty peugeot i ghetto rigged into a single speed, to get used to riding in traffic. i put spacers in the rear to compensate for the lack of derailer stuff. one side broke, in traffic, and caused the rear wheel to get wedged into the side of the frame.
not fun.

Everyone seems to like the Surly Steamrollers, and they are local to where I'm living so they are everywhere. They have a good rep thats for sure. From earlier in this thread:
Steamroller is unbeatable for the price and power. I beat the shit out of mine and it keeps rocking. The best part of the Steamroller is the tire clearance. In the fall, I put on some big ass fat tires on it and take it off road.

Befriend someone who can get Surlys for cost, I believe the steamroller is around 250ish cost (450 retail?). I've bee digging the EAI Bareknuckle (http://www.thebikebiz.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=BK%2DTRK%2DEAI01) lately.

And theres been tons of problems with my girls Pugeot, its pretty much falling apart and getting components for the weird french standard is a pain in the ass.

TheFly

09-07-2006, 12:55 PM

yoo your girl be getting down with skids or anything?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL6_L6MikvM
8)

bnj

09-07-2006, 02:31 PM

other than surly, know of any decent "new" frames? id love ot find some vintage blah blah, but i mean,.. come on i see that not happening quick.

TheFly

09-07-2006, 04:11 PM

other than surly, know of any decent "new" frames? id love ot find some vintage blah blah, but i mean,.. come on i see that not happening quick.

As I said, I'm pretty hyped on the EAI Bareknuckle for a new frame.
http://www.thebikebiz.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=BK%2DTRK%2DEAI01
I think its 550ish.

Other new frames:

IRO Angus: http://www.irocycle.com/id23.html
Soma Rush: http://www.somafab.com/rush.html
Pake: http://www.pakebikes.com
Spicer: http://www.spicercycles.com

IRO has the best rep out of those 4 by far. I dont like the thick tubes though. Soma Rush looks nice, ugly decals. Pake is cheap and has an ugly fork. Spicer I have no idea. I'm thinking about ordering a Bareknuckle soon though.

bnj

09-14-2006, 04:55 AM

http://anti.junglescene.com/temp/yes.jpg
i dont knwo what to do with it : |

TheFly

09-20-2006, 09:01 PM

i dont knwo what to do with it : |

Downtube shifters are bad.

Giorgio1

09-21-2006, 02:34 AM

wow i never knew people did this. i thought a beach cruiser was cool haha. how much would it cost to buy a built fixed gear?

bnj

09-21-2006, 04:38 AM

you dont like index shifting?
i love this bike, i slapped a seat on it and have been commuting to work.
i dont think i will be making this one a fixed, but i def. want the 650cc front profile on the next bike.
a friend is donating a mens peugeot frame which i can slap all my mixte frame crap on, but i dunno. i rode a track frame and COMPLETELY understand wtf you were talking about as far as response goes. no way youll get that from somethin from a thrift store. ive been really thinking about a surly, and ive been combing my usual 2nd hand places in search of a used keirin frame. i have my girlfriend on the hunt too, which is making her friends think she is a complete psycho.

bnj

09-21-2006, 04:55 AM

oh yeh
this:
http://blog.honeyee.com/hf/archives/images/R0013424.jpg
is intense. i wish i had more money : (

TheFly

09-28-2006, 01:19 PM

Stolen from bikeforums:

http://newyorkmetro.com/shopping/askaclerk/21655/index.html

Q: What’s new in the skater world?

A: The track bike—fixed gears, no brakes—is the new skateboard. We’re making six, basing them on the eighties; they’ll be out for February. The Williamsburg kids rock these with rolled-up pants, Vans. Messenger chic. You can do wheelies and skids and be in another borough in twenty minutes, and that’s whassup.

- Dave Ortiz, Dave's Quality Meats skate shop

bnj

09-28-2006, 07:46 PM

so my other posts are missing
i found a nishiki at a thrift store for 20 bucks.
iro rear hub is in. $20 bucks for a used shimano 105 used crank set.
need a chain ring.
stripped everything off, shaved off the wire guides, sprayed belton signal white. (was gonna do some crazy paint, but EHHH)
plan is to ride around a bit, then sell and use that money towards a nice track frame. supposedly girlfriends friend knows about a bridgestone frame chillin in saitama that no ones using. well see.

are all of yo using toe clips?
ive ben trying to find straps that dont need them, but only hear bad stuff about them.

TheFly

09-28-2006, 09:07 PM

How did the paint turn out? I was going to spray my frame sometimes. I'm not sure if I want to put the money down for a powdercoating.

I have clips/straps and I dont see how they would do much without straps. All in all I love having straps and am going to get some nicer clips and double-straps sometime soon.

TheFly

09-28-2006, 09:09 PM

how much would it cost to buy a built fixed gear?

Depends on what you start with.
You can build a fixed gear for really cheap if you find some good used parts. Theres single speeds or old road frames on craigslist for like 50 bucks, then just strip the excess gears/brakes and get a fixed wheelset for 150ish and you're set. Or find a used wheelset, or back wheel, whatever. Depends how ghetto you want to be.

Giorgio1

09-29-2006, 12:34 AM

this might be astupid question but is it possible to buy a made fixie at a store?

sneakersRUINEDme

09-29-2006, 05:49 AM

You can buy fixed gears at your local bike shop, but it will depend on what brands they carry. Im working on my first conversion, an old fuji. The last of my parts should be in tomorrow. Here's a sneek peek of the paint...red and white cement print hahaha.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Matt7117/Fuji2.jpg

I'll post some more pictures when she's all done.

TheFly

09-29-2006, 03:42 PM

this might be astupid question but is it possible to buy a made fixie at a store?

Where exactly in LA are you?
All the Imartins carry Bianchi, with the pre-mad fixed Pista.
There is also KHS Flite's, IRO Angus/Mark V (http://irocycle.com/buy_direct.html), Raleigh Rush Hour, Specialized Langster, Upcoming Schwinn Madison, Plus a few others.

TheFly

09-29-2006, 03:43 PM

I'll post some more pictures when she's all done.

That paint looks pretty crazy.

Giorgio1

10-01-2006, 02:30 AM

i live around glendale if you know where that is.

im gonna stop by my local bike shop sometime soon, whats a trusted brand ?

TheFly

10-01-2006, 03:25 PM

The default stock fixed gear is a Bianchi Pista. I'd check it out first and test ride that around. I would buy it over the raleigh/specialized crap, and you're not going to find a complete IRO or anything locally.

Bianchiusa.com has a list of dealers.
Have fun!

bnj

10-01-2006, 07:18 PM

oh no i wanted to ride without clips, but straps, but im noticing how it wouldnt work out too well.

camthraxFHK

10-03-2006, 04:48 AM

http://anti.junglescene.com/temp/yes.jpg
i dont knwo what to do with it : |

Ha, I ride an older downshifting centurion. Funny to see another one of these, because apparently they're not especially common or highly regarded. I dont know much about bikes though.

bnj

10-03-2006, 02:41 PM

did you have the funky 650c wheel upfront?
that seems to stump everyone : (

sneakersRUINEDme

10-09-2006, 04:18 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Matt7117/FinishedFuji.jpg

Finished her yesterday.

Naked Pimp

10-10-2006, 06:55 AM

Damn all this time here and i never knew all you Roadies had a thread going, but yeah I used to be a Moutain Biker, Riding an Ellsworth Dare from back in 99'...

bnj

10-18-2006, 05:44 PM

wow that came out really nice! i guess my nishiki i picked up is going from normal plain ol' white into a peice for an upcoming art show. ill post up pics as its coming along.

bnj

10-22-2006, 11:16 PM

http://bnj-1.com/blog/bblog/pictures/b16cd95fad9057027396bf1681a24964.jpg

picked up the one on the right (atala) today for very cheap.. the kicker,.. everything is campy!!!!! i ned tubes/tires. people who are riding street, what tires seem to be doing good against city asphalt?

TheFly

10-23-2006, 01:56 PM

bnj

10-24-2006, 03:16 AM

picked up the vittoria slicks

nice ride!

bnj

10-26-2006, 06:43 AM

caught a line on a cheap khs flite 100,.. worth picking up,.. or waiting it out for a keirin frame to put all my campy parts on?

TheFly

10-30-2006, 12:56 PM

caught a line on a cheap khs flite 100,.. worth picking up,.. or waiting it out for a keirin frame to put all my campy parts on?

I don't care for Flite's much... but Futura2000 has one (if that means anything, which it doesnt). My girl had one of those Mercier Kilo-TT's, which is the same exact frame as a Flite and she didnt really like it. I'd say wait.

I think I'm going to grab a Bareknuckle or IRO Angus this winter.

Freshcity

10-30-2006, 05:06 PM

which would you fixie geniuses suggest over the other
a bianchi pista
or a fuji track?
i'm also looking at a sun uno. what do you think?

TheFly

10-30-2006, 05:28 PM

From the word on the street (internet) the Fuji has crappier wheels and stem. The fame is decent but not real 'track' geometry, close though. The Pista has a little better wheels and true 'track' geo, although they are really common. Overall the Pista is a better bike for the price. I think the Fuji track is pretty ugly, and you could spraypaint (or powdercoat) the pista and it would look pretty decent (and not like every other chrome one on the street).

I have no idea about Sun Uno's.

You might want to check out www.irocycle.com as the MarkV and Angus are two of the most recommended low-end complete fixed gears. They have a nicer wheelset and arent as common as Pista's or that Fuji. As I said a couple posts ago, I'm thinkin about grabbing a White IRO Angus frame in a month or so.

Freshcity

10-31-2006, 07:45 PM

i went way out of my way for a fuji track. i know you're not too hyped on it, but it was only 310, and new. so thats that. As for the frame. if i were to spray paint it, i would have to disassemble it right?

bnj

10-31-2006, 08:33 PM

there an atalla track frame on ebay right now : ( and im broke : ( would be so sweet to swap all the campy parts onto the same manufacturers frame!!! gaaaah.
i think the most ironic part of all of this is how much daily i have to deal with japanese stuff (school, reading fashion mags, girlfriend on the phone) yet dont have anything remotely close to njs or even japanese.

TheFly

10-31-2006, 10:13 PM

As for the frame. if i were to spray paint it, i would have to disassemble it right?

Yep. But a bike is a bike and if it rides good and you dont mind how it looks then theres really no problem with it. Is it the Black and white one? Thats not that bad looking actually.

Freshcity

10-31-2006, 11:50 PM

blue silver and white. i'm not a fan. but the bike rides sweetly. it comes witha flipflop hub so i got a freewheel and my friend and i are gonna put brakes on. Even he doesnt want to fuck up the brackets by taking them apart, just to paint. hmm

bnj

10-31-2006, 11:53 PM

couple of wrenches (try to avoid using adjustables), a $4 dollar chain tool from walmart, a borowed set of hex keys and you should be able to take the mofo apart in about 20-30 min. hit it with 400 grit sandpaper (the wet kind, .. its black, use lots of water) after you take off any stickers, throw primer on, and do some coats of paint. not too tough!

Freshcity

11-01-2006, 12:08 AM

i'm not concerned about that, i'm concerned about taking apart and putting back together the brackets
they's complex mexxanisms

bnj

11-01-2006, 12:13 AM

what brackets?
edit: current state of repaint: its gonna be a while
http://anti.junglescene.com/temp/nishiki.jpg

bnj

11-13-2006, 04:38 PM

http://www.honeyee.com/think/2006/futura/index.html

found on lafixed.com
i wonder wtf the deal is if the khs flite thingie is true?

TheFly

11-23-2006, 07:06 PM

http://www.honeyee.com/think/2006/futura/index.html

found on lafixed.com
i wonder wtf the deal is if the khs flite thingie is true?

what khs flite thingie hmm?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5772/fix17xz.jpg
http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/3183/fix34cd.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5756/fix79qn.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7126/fix59fn.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/954/fix66at.jpg
http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/1641/fix02bh.jpg

bnj

11-24-2006, 02:29 PM

my khs flite 100 fund turned into a "take girlfriend to seaworld" fund :(
i dont wanna damn conversion no more!

TheFly

11-24-2006, 02:44 PM

You could always get a Mercier Kilo TT (http://velospace.org/files/DSCN064821.JPG) for a few hundred cheaper, its just a rebadged Flite 100.

bnj

11-24-2006, 07:14 PM

^^^ i had heard from a few sources that its basically a 100 with even worse parts, cant say for myself as i havent seen one. got any info on it?

i figure a 100 is an easy way into a built bike, i got to ride one, its really nice for normal riding around, and changing chainring/cogs wont be too tough at all.

i would however want some nice deep Vs on it 8) but well see!

TheFly

11-24-2006, 09:50 PM

yeah it comes with crap.
Did you know the Flite used to come with Sugino 75's?!
It was a good deal back then.
I'll stick with my ghetto build till i can afford a nice track frame.

ultra_Vitalence!!!

11-28-2006, 04:59 AM

ahah a day of riding the other day... thought you guys might like to see.

my stupid new conversion, i think the frame is a old mountain bike joint?? at any rate it makes for good fun! enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8u-vwFA1BE&eurl=

ultra_Vitalence!!!

12-12-2006, 10:15 PM

i love riding in the rain, not the safest thing. but defiantly fun!

achilles

06-12-2007, 04:57 PM

ive been riding for awhile now, and work as a bike messenger.. and its huge out here in SF.. and the Huf set are pretty much all riders.. just wondering if any of yall ride..

also it has pretty much lead light to a whole other way of dressing, not to mention the high volume of vans, due to ease of slipping into the toe clips..

just wondering about other areas

hahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahah

QingAndKueen

06-12-2007, 05:26 PM

hahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahah

no

achilles

06-12-2007, 06:13 PM

no
no

I'm broke

06-28-2007, 04:54 PM

I've got some small rust pits on my forks I can't get rid of with tri-flow.. any ideas guys?

TheFly

06-28-2007, 11:43 PM

I've got some small rust pits on my forks I can't get rid of with tri-flow.. any ideas guys?

not sure..
but are you going to Critical Mass on friday? Balboa Park at 7pm

I'm broke

06-29-2007, 11:55 AM

Not this time around :T Once I get my girl's mixte together.. we'll be there.

I'm broke

07-02-2007, 03:04 PM

^Slappin a 700c today witha flip/flop. Mixte is soon to be Fixte.. or Mixie :T

I'm broke

07-16-2007, 06:57 PM

Got quiet in the fixie thread :T

TheFly

07-17-2007, 02:21 AM

Got quiet in the fixie thread :T

The fixed gear fad was so over like 2 weeks ago.

I'm broke

07-17-2007, 03:02 PM

Damn it..

TheFly

07-19-2007, 03:12 AM

Just a little funny story, I was in this local bike shop a few weeks ago, and a little asian kid comes in with his dad... kid was all streetweared out and looking for a track bike as a birthday present or something. He was even talking about NJS parts. He couldnt have been over 20 either. I think I even saw a complete skateboard (that looked brand new) and a pair of SB's from last year sitting in the back seat of his car.. I swear.

No offense if it was any of you kids.

I'm broke

07-19-2007, 12:03 PM

He's a Keirin Champion in the making..

dblockdosmil

07-24-2007, 10:52 PM

what khs flite thingie hmm?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5772/fix17xz.jpg
http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/3183/fix34cd.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5756/fix79qn.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7126/fix59fn.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/954/fix66at.jpg
http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/1641/fix02bh.jpg
FUTURA!!!

I'm broke

08-02-2007, 10:54 AM

I thought someone new replied :T

TheFly

09-06-2007, 11:48 PM

No pics yet, but I just got a bareknuckle frame in the mail today.
Be on the lookout for a green blur zooming past you!

Broke, Crit Mass was chased by 10+ cop cars and a ghetto bird, I saw multiple arrests, one police brutality andat least 4 people on bikes wreck hard.
Next one is coming up quick, be there!

I'm broke

09-07-2007, 12:44 AM

WTF? Are you serious? Why were the cops in chase mode?

TheFly

09-07-2007, 12:52 AM

WTF? Are you serious? Why were the cops in chase mode?

I don't know, when we got into north park, all of a sudden tons of cops showed up, broke everyone up, pulled into crowds and started trying to arrest people. Everyone ran, and cops were speeding around every sidestreet chasing people, the helicopter was shining its lights down following us. It was pretty exciting.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070901-9999-7m1bikers.html

I'm broke

09-07-2007, 02:00 PM

What a rush! Some of the comments in the article are hilarious..

TheFly

09-07-2007, 11:08 PM

What a rush! Some of the comments in the article are hilarious..

Yeah, it shows you just how stupid some drivers really are.

EekaMouse

09-08-2007, 12:39 AM

anyone have a 52 cm frame for sale? :)

I'm broke

09-08-2007, 01:26 AM

PM Sent..

duce.

09-20-2007, 12:02 AM

so i'm looking to buy a fixie pretty soon. right now, i'm looking at the bianchi pista and the iro mark v. is one better than the other? i'm leaning more towards the iro, just because it's less common and i think it looks more clean. the problem is that i have short legs and need a 49cm, or even 48cm frame. the smallest size the iro mark v comes in is a 50cm (the next one down is 46cm, and it uses 650cc wheels). they don't have anything in between a 46 and 50, at least for the new models. so i'm wondering if the iro runs a little small, and if the 50cm would fit me. i'm about 5'4'' with short legs, longer torso. on the other hand, the smallest size for the bianchi pista is 49cm, which i think would be perfect..

any insight to help this noob out would be appreciated.

IRO Mark V
http://irocycle.com/iro/images/large/mark_v_LRG.jpg

Bianchi Pisa
http://www.bianchiusa.com/typo3temp/ec8e2bcdfe.jpg

PAVED

09-20-2007, 12:15 AM

Which one weighs less? I prefer the Bianchi because I know they are of EXCELLENT quality and its appearance is superb

duce.

09-20-2007, 12:19 AM

i believe they're both chromoly, so probably about the same.

PAVED

09-20-2007, 12:24 AM

From the things you said (smaller frame size), I'd suggest you go with bianchi because they do in fact make the frame size that is suitable for your height. There is no worse thing than trying to reach the pedals due to a larger frame size. I'd also go with Bianchi even though it's more common... how many people do you really see biking on a Bianchi?

duce.

09-20-2007, 12:27 AM

you'd be surprised man haha. TONS of people ride bianchis around here and in the sf area. i see them all the time around my school too. =\

but yeah, you're right. bianchi would probably be a better fit in the end..

PAVED

09-20-2007, 12:35 AM

Oh wow, I had no idea around the hype of Bianchis. Actually, that should be proof that Bianchi is the way to go no? Unless people jump on the Bianchi bandwagon like they do with shoes. I'd be uncomfortable looking like a tool who "conformed" to this hype, but the thought of me riding around a high-quality bike seems to outweigh that. (Actually, I don't really care ..it was just hypothetical talk) Is there a way to get customize the frame of the IRO?

duce.

09-20-2007, 12:52 AM

TheFly

09-20-2007, 02:42 AM

yeah, i'm not concerned with that either. i mean, who cares, it's an excellent bike regardless.

i don't believe you can customize the IRO frames. i know the completes (which is what i want) go down to a 46cm, but the framesets are only offered down to a 50cm. i did a little more research on the sizes for both of them, and the 49cm bianchi pista has a standover height of 29'', versus the 50cm iro mark v, which has a standover height of 29.5''. do you think the half inch discrepancy will be significant?

Standover height is meaningless.
You should look at seat tube length and top tube length to make a decision. From my understanding IRO's seem to run a little small, so a 50 would only be a 48-49. I believe its because they dont measure center to center, but center to top. And you can customize IROs just as much as bianchis, even more because when you buy a complete you can talk to the builder (tony) and tell him to add something special if you want.

For overall Quality I'd go for the IRO. Also the Pista is flashier and more common, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you like. Bianchi is a huge company, IRO is some guy in his barn, which are you going to support?

duce.

09-20-2007, 02:45 AM

Standover height is meaningless.
You should look at seat tube length and top tube length to make a decision. From my understanding IRO's seem to run a little small, so a 50 would only be a 48-49. I believe its because they dont measure center to center, but center to top. And you can customize IROs just as much as bianchis, even more because when you buy a complete you can talk to the builder (tony) and tell him to add something special if you want.

For overall Quality I'd go for the IRO. Also the Pista is flashier and more common, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you like. Bianchi is a huge company, IRO is some guy in his barn, which are you going to support?

thanks man. that helped a lot.

Naked Pimp

09-20-2007, 02:53 AM

All i can say is, if its your first time buying / riding a fixed gear bike, then go with a CHEAP option, coz chances are you'll be stacking it quite a bit and the last thing you want to do is total an expensive piece of equipment...

But in all honesty, if i were to get a fixed gear i would go with probably the cheapest option, since that way if you do screw it up badly, you won't feel as bad about it...

just my 2 cents...

bomber

09-21-2007, 01:57 AM

I may not make any friends saying this, but the Pista is pretty much the de facto hipster fixie. They are dirt cheap and look nice though, so I can definitely see the appeal.

My vote? Custom Vanilla :) Sure the frame alone would buy you 5 complete Pistas, and you will have to wait a minimum of four years to get one...but c'mon its a Vanilla!:

http://www.vanillabicycles.com/frames/track/4/lrg/1.jpg

Naked Pimp

09-21-2007, 02:14 AM

^ I'm just worried that by the time most of the people here wait 4 years for their bikes they probably won't want to ride no more...

TheFly

09-21-2007, 05:55 AM

No kid here needs a vanilla.
Sure they are nice, but its not the kind of bike you lock up outside a bar.
Get a cheap, good, fun IRO.
When it gets scratched, dinged, dirty and possibly stolen, you wont feel so bad.

bomber

09-21-2007, 12:41 PM

^ I'm just worried that by the time most of the people here wait 4 years for their bikes they probably won't want to ride no more...

Hmm, social commentary on the state of track bikes as fashion accessories? :)

I'm broke

09-21-2007, 03:30 PM

Merged the fixie threads..

PAVED

09-21-2007, 05:56 PM

Are Iro's of cheaper quality than Bianchi?

duce.

09-21-2007, 07:21 PM

they're both solid bikes, but bianchi has been around for wayyyyy longer.

TheFly

09-22-2007, 12:42 AM

they're both solid bikes, but bianchi has been around for wayyyyy longer.

but IRO isnt just a big name brand, its a small company with a commitment to quality and service.

owensA

09-25-2007, 01:37 AM

Hmm, social commentary on the state of track bikes as fashion accessories? :)

lol, it's quite true. No one with the exception of messengers and competitive bikers using them for training (or racing in velodromes) used fixies 10 years ago. The hipster look has been influenced by bike couriers for a bit now, through messenger bags, biker caps, and now they've got the bikes to go with it. Just like trucker caps and puma speed cats, i'm guessing fixies will fall out of style with the hipster demographic in a few years. I mean how can you explain the recent rise of fixed gears (which have been around forever and were never particularly popular) besides as a sort of fashion trend. Not raggin on fixies, just commenting on the vast amount of people that are buying them for the trendy, cool factor.

And btw, Bianchi is a great company and one of the premier bike companies in the world (not just in terms of fixies either).

Stuntastic14

09-25-2007, 11:20 PM

New bars for me.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/Stuntastic14/100_0380.jpg

gummy_B

09-26-2007, 10:12 PM

anyone know anything about FREE SPIRIT the chinese bikes... mine has like chinese symbols on the frame and the handlebars. I don't know anything about it and i feel i should.

duce.

10-27-2007, 06:13 AM

New bars for me.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/Stuntastic14/100_0380.jpg

i need bullhorns..they look really comfortable.

unknown force.

11-08-2007, 03:44 AM

duce.

11-10-2007, 06:43 PM

new bars and MKS sylvan track pedals w/clips.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/8666/cimg2061xv1.jpg

owensA

11-12-2007, 01:26 PM

^^Don't they come with drop handlebars though? Why would you get rid of the more aerodynamic option?

duce.

11-12-2007, 02:11 PM

they're more comfortable imo. plus, i don't race; mainly just cruise with my friends. it's also easier to do tricks with those bars.

BeanerwithBBC

11-13-2007, 03:23 AM

anyone have a link to a place where i can get help on building a fixie. I have an old track bike frame that oddly enough i found in a sewer. Im thinking that i simply strip off the brakes, but what is to be done to the gears in order to make it a true fixed gear?

camthraxFHK

11-13-2007, 04:11 PM

whats the average price for a beginniner fixie? like 400?

i found this one:
http://pacbikes.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=1507

i plan on reading up as much as i can about fixies tommorrow when i get home. right now i'm hurting for a new method of transportation since my car starts about 1/4th the time :(

Im pretty sure you would have to change the hub if you bought the milano. Also, a brand new fixie will cost you at least $500. I would go hunting around your town for an old road frame (your own garage even), and then convert. It helps to have friends who know what's up. Fixie wheel sets cost like $300 minimum, no way around it.

anyone have a link to a place where i can get help on building a fixie. I have an old track bike frame that oddly enough i found in a sewer. Im thinking that i simply strip off the brakes, but what is to be done to the gears in order to make it a true fixed gear?

Why did the track bike have gears?! Or is it a road bike? A fixed gear would involve getting a hub on the back wheel that doesnt rotate independent of the chain and the chainring. You would also buy a chainring and a chain, and well probably pay a bike shop to do it. This probably wouldnt cost you much money. My friend did it in a weekend.

sneakersRUINEDme

11-13-2007, 05:40 PM

Im pretty sure you would have to change the hub if you bought the milano. Also, a brand new fixie will cost you at least $500. I would go hunting around your town for an old road frame (your own garage even), and then convert. It helps to have friends who know what's up. Fixie wheel sets cost like $300 minimum, no way around it.

There are quite a few brand new track bikes out there now for $300 - $400.

owensA

11-13-2007, 05:47 PM

I'm sure you could easily find a guide online on how to convert into a fixed gear. Fixies are the most simple bikes available and stripping some old parts off a geared bike, adding a few new ones, and making it fixed isn't hard at all. Getting a bike shop to do it would be a real waste of money if you have the slightest knowledge of bike mechanics; plus you'd be robbing yourself of a good day or two in the garage which IMO is fun for those of us that are into bikes and learning how shit works. If you put your bike together you're much more likely to be able to properly upkeep and repair your bike when it runs into problems. Plus the money you saved from putting it together can be put toward handlebar tape, new wheels/tires, etc.

Hell even if you're far from knowledgeable about bikes if you're good with your hands, have a tool set (as any bike owner should own), and some propensity for mechanics then you should be fine and you'll come out much wiser. Find a guide online and if you get stuck go to your local bike shop; even go to the shop beforehand and ask for some pointers. Bike mechanics are really some of the nicest folks around and tend to be more than willing to help fellow riders out.

And yeah, I'd assume beaner just found a road bike or perhaps a single speed in the sewer. Also if the bike you found has a horizontal dropout the conversion will be considerably easier.

StrghtCshHMY

11-13-2007, 09:52 PM

Unknown force, check out Craigslist in your area. Tons of quality bikes just waiting to be bought. You can find a good, used 10 speed for less than $150. All you really need is a qualiy frame. You can add on handlebars, wheels, tires, and pedals later and for cheap.

And like OwensA said, converting a geared bike to fixed/singlespeed is alot of fun. How many things of yours can say you made yourself? Grab your monkey wrench, some beers, and go to work.

unknown force.

11-14-2007, 08:39 PM

i've been searching craigslist. hopefully i'll find a nice frame. thanks a lot for the tips :)

owensA

11-15-2007, 04:46 PM

^^keep up on it. I got my road bike off craigslist (not a fixie btw). 30 year old fuji in perfect condition, not an ounce of rust. It took me a few weeks b/c time after time i'd email or call up the lister and the bike i'd wanted would be sold, persistence is key so keep your eyes on craigslist.

Quickstriker

11-15-2007, 05:09 PM

Must be a city thing, cause out here colorful track bikes are everywhere! Anyone else seeing the trend in their area?

11-15-2007, 05:25 PM

Yeah dun, I see them every single day, and I actually want myself. If not a track, then a rode bike... It's generally a most commonly used bike in cities because I mean come on, there's so many businesses in cities, and messengers are majorly needed in cities, and everyone knows road bikes are fast as fuck.

Can't park in the city usually either, so messengers are needed. As for the whole "style" of it, I mean come on, road bikes look fucking sweet, and they're light as hell.

owensA

11-15-2007, 05:30 PM

^^ya the fixed-gear thing is a big fad in cities now. I always see some art school, skinny jean hipster types riding em around. I got a road bike (i like my gears) and I make it a point to pass people on fixed gears and show em what a proper road bike is all about :) . There's a big thread on this in sports and fitness btw.

I can't explain why all of the sudden every hipster in town is riding one though. I think there are a bunch of fixed gear web sites where people post their bikes and that might be part of the cause.

11-15-2007, 05:55 PM

Requesting this topic be merged with this one:

http://www.hypebeast.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5993

11-15-2007, 05:56 PM

new bars and MKS sylvan track pedals w/clips.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/8666/cimg2061xv1.jpg

Some mexican dude was selling me that same Bianchi yesterday (original parts, new) for $500, but I didn't have the money at the time.

unknown force.

11-15-2007, 06:13 PM

how much does it cost to do conversions on average if i get like a 21 speed? cause i found a brand new Windsor the Hour for $299, it has a flip-flop hub already installed. would just need to pick up some front brakes.

Quickstriker

11-15-2007, 06:13 PM

Sorry I didn't know there was another thread. I will check that one out. Thanks

Quickstriker

11-15-2007, 06:27 PM

The fixie trend is huge out here in the SF BAy area. A lot of dudes ain't even messengers but ride and spend a couple of grand on a bike. I was just trying to find out the appeal. They're nice bikes no doubt, but I tried to ride one, and to me they feel too stiff and ridgid for me. And you kind of gotta work up your speed to go fast. Plus they hurt my balls haha and as far as speed goes I smoked a few dudes on fixies with the bikes I ride so I was wondering what's the real appeal?

Stuntastic14

11-15-2007, 07:06 PM

The fuck? Stiff and rigid?

Either you were on some janky ass fixed gear or youre frail... But fixed gears are one of the smoothest bikes...
It doesnt take much to go fast on a fixed gear. You pedal.

Quickstriker

11-15-2007, 07:31 PM

The fuck? Stiff and rigid?

Either you were on some janky ass fixed gear or youre frail... But fixed gears are one of the smoothest bikes...
It doesnt take much to go fast on a fixed gear. You pedal.

Not even, the bikes I tried were high end bikes. They just feel tougher to pedal from a stand still position than the bikes I'm used to riding. That's all. No need to get offended.

Stuntastic14

11-15-2007, 08:08 PM

Offended? No.

I dont get how you find it to be stiff. If you ever get to RIDING the bike, youll notice how smooth the ride is. You dont worry about shifting gears to slow down/speed up and what not.
You wanna go fast, you pedal. You wanna slow down, you pedal.

Original appeal for the bikes, is how simple they are.
Appeal now, is you get into this "scene." Tricks and shit.
Now its all a gimmick. The appeal is the looks youll get from people.
Same with shoes.

owensA

11-15-2007, 08:23 PM

Not even, the bikes I tried were high end bikes. They just feel tougher to pedal from a stand still position than the bikes I'm used to riding. That's all. No need to get offended.

ya well you're stuck w/ one gear ratio which isn't exactly conducive to the smooth ride at different speeds you'd expect from a regular bike. On a regular bike you start out in a low gear then move on up as you gain speed so you're used to pedaling at the same cadence which i suppose is what makes them produce a smooth ride. I'm a mountain biker first (been mt biking since 2nd grade) and road biker second so I'm always used to multigeared bikes and it'd be weird to change rhythm for me. I don't like fixies personally, just don't think they're particularly practical and as a longtime biker I think I might have a bit of a hipster backlash toward all these artsy, girl jean wearing types jumping onto the bike culture, as inherently stupid and unwarranted as that may seem (i'd still rather see people on bikes than in cars no doubt, but I think ppl taking up biking to be hip is pretty lame) . I doubt they'll be as popular a few years from now, it really seems to be a fad and I'm not sure how it started but i suppose the whole bike messenger aesthetic has been adopted by hipsters for years though, starting with messenger bags, carbineers, and what not.

Quickstriker

11-15-2007, 11:29 PM

ya well you're stuck w/ one gear ratio which isn't exactly conducive to the smooth ride at different speeds you'd expect from a regular bike. On a regular bike you start out in a low gear then move on up as you gain speed so you're used to pedaling at the same cadence which i suppose is what makes them produce a smooth ride. I'm a mountain biker first (been mt biking since 2nd grade) and road biker second so I'm always used to multigeared bikes and it'd be weird to change rhythm for me. I don't like fixies personally, just don't think they're particularly practical and as a longtime biker I think I might have a bit of a hipster backlash toward all these artsy, girl jean wearing types jumping onto the bike culture, as inherently stupid and unwarranted as that may seem (i'd still rather see people on bikes than in cars no doubt, but I think ppl taking up biking to be hip is pretty lame) . I doubt they'll be as popular a few years from now, it really seems to be a fad and I'm not sure how it started but i suppose the whole bike messenger aesthetic has been adopted by hipsters for years though, starting with messenger bags, carbineers, and what not.

See this is what I'm thinking. The track bike thing is a strong fad right now. It seems like everyone is trying to be down. Everyone dresses the same in their skin tight Metallica pants and messenger bags, riding colorful bikes in purple and neon green, with tiny handlebars, doing weird tricks. Kind of reminds me of the Freestyle BMX trend in the 80s when the bikes started getting more colorful and dudes started doing funny bike tricks on em. I ride a one gear bike. Have always rode a one gear bike and was never into multi geared bikes or mountain bikes. And I don;t understand. I think the bikes I rid are more practical and might even be a faster smoother ride in the city or on dirt. Just trying to understand the appeal a little more that's all.

briankwan

11-16-2007, 10:44 PM

my fixies
http://i1.tinypic.com/6ywjajq.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/8246sn6.jpg

ot:
my dh bike
http://i13.tinypic.com/71dnjp0.jpg
my fr bike
http://i10.tinypic.com/6uoqg50.jpg

if u are new to fixie
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm

49cc

11-17-2007, 05:09 PM

the ruckus is the new fixie. all the fun without the pedaling.

http://216.23.176.204/misc/steph01.jpg

http://216.23.176.204/misc/shawn01.jpg

Stuntastic14

11-21-2007, 12:16 AM

Nu Shuz
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h35/stuntastic13/100_0765.jpg
Blang blang.

11-22-2007, 12:41 AM

the ruckus is the new fixie. all the fun without the pedaling.

http://216.23.176.204/misc/steph01.jpg

http://216.23.176.204/misc/shawn01.jpg

How much and are they totally street legal?

49cc

11-23-2007, 07:22 PM

^they cost about 2500.00 or so from the honda dealer.

yes, they are street legal. they go about 45mph and get 100mpg. i pay $100/year for liability insurance and these things are infinitely customziable.

it's really a no brainer if you commute around town. i even park mine on the sidewalks just like my bmx bike.

these things are stupid fun to ride...

11-25-2007, 11:49 PM

DK if this been posted but on http://mashsf.com/ they got some dope ass vids... and they got a dvd releasing soon...

Stuntastic14

11-27-2007, 04:48 AM

DK if this been posted but on http://mashsf.com/ they got some dope ass vids... and they got a dvd releasing soon...

...News to me...

papa_smurf

12-02-2007, 10:26 PM

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6932/downsized1202071028jb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
my Swobo Sanchez. sorry for really large crappy cell picks heres some better ones http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_208.

Stuntastic14

12-05-2007, 05:15 PM

The frame on those bikes are funky as fuck. But I kinda dig em.

Does yours have the bottle opener under the seat?

papa_smurf

12-08-2007, 12:10 AM

The frame on those bikes are funky as fuck. But I kinda dig em.

Does yours have the bottle opener under the seat?
Yeah it does, but theres no point because im underage to drink alcohol. The frames look kinda funky but it has the same feel as every other frame ive riden on, im not a big fan of the color but i might paint it.

unknown force.

12-12-2007, 12:17 AM

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/unknownforce8921/ulrichstoebox011.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/unknownforce8921/ulrichstoebox012.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/unknownforce8921/ulrichstoebox013.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee185/unknownforce8921/ulrichstoebox014.jpg

picked this up today after a long time searching. well worth it 8) handlebars are extremelyyyyy comfortable
just need to get a fixed cog and put it on the other side since it's single-speed atm

Stuntastic14

12-28-2007, 08:44 PM

Just putting this out there...

Might sell the Gitane.

58cm squared.
Italian threading bottom bracket. Throwing in a Campagnolo 120 spindle.
Shimano 105 Road Cranks with Salsa 48t Chainring.
Silver MKS Sylvan Pedals w/MKS toe clips with black nylon straps.
KMC Silver BMX Chain.
Nitto Jaguar 100mm stem w/ Nitto RB 21 38cm Bullhorns.
32 hole 110mm Chrome Phil Wood Hubs laced to Silver DeepVs. w/ Soma Everlast tire (rear, one skid patch is starting.) Continental Ultrasport Tire in the front.
Random Kalin 25mm seat post.
Bianchi Pista Leapord print Saddle. Or never ridden, mounted once Brooks B17 Saddle in Black.

Looking between $850-900 for the whole thing.
Whisper if interested.

Again, just seeing how things go.

Thanks.

eggnog631

12-30-2007, 02:28 AM

i saw earsnot ridin a fixed gear and doin tricks in SoH0o0o

briankwan

01-02-2008, 08:48 AM

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/birrrkwan/P1010417.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/birrrkwan/P10104211.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/birrrkwan/P1010392.jpg

BeanerwithBBC

01-02-2008, 11:48 PM

Im so happy just got a vintage 1976 raleigh grand prix and i cant wait to convert it to fixed gear.

Ive ridden BMX and mountain bikes for the past decade rigorously, but ever since i rode my friends fixed gear bianchi pista, I fell in love with the one gear ratio and skid stops.

Just wondering, what gear ratio/ sprocket do you think would be high enough to get some moderate speed while still being able to climb massive hills.

bomber

01-03-2008, 12:26 AM

It depends on on a lot of things (wheel size, crank length...and since this is a conversion - chain tension) but 48x16 seems to be a normal starting point. Probably have to experiment a little...thats half the fun.

owensA

01-03-2008, 01:58 AM

Straight up, don't buy a fixed gear if you're in a hilly area. These bikes are made to be ridden in velodromes (indoor bike tracks) that are flat, they aren't made for non-level terrain. Get a city bike or a road bike, not a fixed gear if you're in a city like SF or something where hills are common, otherwise you're just gonna be another hipster on a fixed gear sweating your ass off on hills that could be climbed easily by a conventional road bike. Modern bikes have gears for a reason after all. Not to mention if you're bike is from '76 then the frame's gotta be stainless steel (meaning it's heavy) which doesn't lend itself well to making a fixed gear that you can ride efficiently or easily. The low weight of fixed gears is a main source of their appeal after all (at least to proper cyclists).

I'm broke

01-03-2008, 07:56 PM

I've got a vintage Grand Prix fixie also. Yeah, it's got a lugged steel frame.. but that's the beauty of vintage. Here's mine:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/901312443_c4a77a7d33.jpg

Not sure how you define "proper" cyclists..

BeanerwithBBC

01-04-2008, 12:25 AM

owensA: there arent many hills steep hills where I live in LA but there are the occasional massively steep hills

I'm Broke: Is that nike on flickr.com? The day I got my bike I looked on flickr to see if anyone converted their raleigh, and i saved that pic on my computer cause i looked like what I want my raleigh to be like. How is your frame so pristine?

I'm broke

01-04-2008, 10:05 AM

Yes, the bike is from my flickr account. There are chips all over the paint and it's not pristine at all 8)

Electric Devil

01-08-2008, 06:55 PM

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r139/birrrkwan/P1010417.jpg

Very nice bike man.I want a road bike but my wallet and apartment wont allow it .Especially me already having a Flatland bike

savier610

01-15-2008, 04:11 PM

Here's my giant bowery
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4404/dscn1839bq5.jpg
Pretty standard
just ordered a new seat and some drop handlebars.

Just to respond to people who rag on fixed gear bikes..

I started riding fixed gear because my roommate was a huge bike enthusiast and had been building them(fixed gears) for several years. He showed me how to put them together and maintain them and quite honestly I enjoy it. There is very few parts to maintain and none of the parts, unless you buy fashionable accessories, are that expensive. I am no where near mechanically inclined so I have little to no idea how gears and and shifters work. These bikes are easy for me to understand and maintain all by myself which is a huge plus being a poor college student. I agree that it has become quite trendy to ride them and alot of kids seem to lack any knowledge as to how their bike is put together, but there are those out there who ride it because they like it, not because of the trend.

Anyways....

Electric Devil

01-17-2008, 07:23 AM

nice bike man i like the style clean and simple.
i wouldnt worry too much about being mechanically inclined,as time goes and it's time to replace or fix something you'll get experience from it (being that your roomate helps you).Thats how i learned how to fix my bike and i never took any of them to the bike shop well only except when i needed to have my spokes trued lol.

frank101

01-18-2008, 05:19 AM

sneakersRUINEDme

01-18-2008, 05:16 PM

I am selling a size 53 Razesa Track Bike on ebay right now.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Matt7117/ebaypic.jpg

Check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Razesa-Track-Bike-Lugged-Steel-Fixed-Gear-Sugino-Zeus_W0QQitemZ180207635875QQihZ008QQcategoryZ98084 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

DjBooduh209

01-19-2008, 01:20 AM

My bike :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/djbooduh/DSC_4453.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z115/Boods_2007/DSC_4256-2dos.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/djbooduh/DSC_4463.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/djbooduh/DSC_4462.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/djbooduh/DSC_4458.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/djbooduh/DSC_4460.jpg

Electric Devil

01-24-2008, 11:25 AM

hi,
I hope someone might be able to help me?! Im looking for all white tires
for my single speed bike. Been beiing build for some time now, but I really
need them to finish the picture. Doesnt matter if they have to come from
japan or whatever!
Thanks all.

Theyre white but dunno if these are exactly what you looking for in size though but here you go
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=10161&category=180

frank101

02-02-2008, 01:18 PM

ThnQ^,
but I got some gran compe coming from japan!

DjB: too much going on for me likeing, but you
ve used damn sick parts!

I'il post mine up soon, almost done.

duce.

02-02-2008, 01:28 PM

boodah, what happened to your pista concept?

and please don't tell me that's a sup sticker on your bike..

DE LUCKS

02-21-2008, 01:45 AM

i'm looking for a fixed gear bicycle. i hardly know anything about them other than they're light and a good source of transportation which i really need. can anyone reccomend a reliable company that is fairly inexpensive?

thanks

beto213

02-26-2008, 08:32 PM

I'm going through the process of learning about fixed bikes / single speed and learning about putting together and maintaining a bike in general. I wanted to share probably the most useful website on the web on the subject of fixed bikes, at least that I've found http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html

most of the bike forums that i've lurked at talk about that website with reverence and respect.

and this is keith huf's fixed bike i thought was pretty sweet
http://www.riottt.com/media/users/239/u9239/image/hutchtricksssss-thumb_FB_.jpg

ryanone

02-27-2008, 04:50 PM

been riding track bikes for quite some time now... started off riding BMX (racing) for the ABA and NBL back in the late 80's in NJ/PA/NY - all the way out to Oklahoma... reside in Jersey City, can be seen on the streets of JC and NYC... pic of my Nagasawa... more on velospace (http://velospace.org/node/1119)...

http://velospace.org/files/Nagasawa1a_0.jpg

Dc2849

03-26-2008, 08:33 PM

I've seen that bike on NYFixed I think.. it's a beauty.

xcamx

03-27-2008, 07:19 AM

lots of nice bikes in here

just picked up an se lager for the commute to work everyday, nothing spesh but does the trick and was decent price

Killypants

03-30-2008, 05:24 PM

ayo ya'll ride drops? i do now too but i'm tryin to buy some bulls cause i dont want to be a hunchback when i'm 40 (i'm a tall guy it's a long way to lean)

owensA

03-31-2008, 01:02 PM

^^unless you're freakishly large you might as well get a frame that's your size and you shouldn't have an issue w/ drops (i'm 6 ft which isn't short but not particularly tall and i've never felt awkward on my frame). Plus if you're tall, drop bars are great b/c they're meant to decrease wind resistance which, as you're a big guy, will be factor in your riding.

and if you can, you don't need to buy bull horn bars at all, just cut the bottom of your drops and turn em upside down! Save yourself some cash

awwsheeet

04-01-2008, 02:33 AM

more fuel for the fire. also check out kingdom in SF....king cog in nyc and of course track star. i got to see a brooklyn machine works gangsta track in person and its sick. welds are perfect

http://velospace.org/files/+CANNONDALE_LOOKS.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/Joke01.JPG
http://velospace.org/files/Bianchi.JPG
http://velospace.org/files/s-sDSC02354.jpg

camthraxFHK

04-07-2008, 09:16 PM

Any reason I shouldn't get Weinman 18s for a conversion? Or are velocity rims worth the extra money?

DjBooduh209

05-05-2008, 09:02 PM

Awwwsheeeet: you finish your bike?

Just swopped everything over to my new frame.
My old brassknuckle is for sale. PM for details
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Daily/05-05-08/_DSC3141-2.jpg

adrian

05-07-2008, 04:15 AM

^^

Sweet bike DjBooduh. You guys and your expensive bikes make me jealous :)

Here's a pic of my conversion:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/adrian604/CIMG8582.jpg

Not the best bike, but it gets me around. No clips/straps in the pic cause I'm getting new ones heh

Cali Agent

05-07-2008, 05:38 AM

If any of you are looking for a FIXIE, INVISIBLE STRIPES has 1
FUJI X OBEY FIXED GEAR BIKE

Bike Specifications:
Size: 52
Color: Matte Black with graphics by OBEY
Main frame: Fuji Elios 2 custom butted Cro-Moly Round Tubes joined by Traditional Lugs, No water bottle mounts, No bosses
Rear triangle: Fuji Elios 2 custom tapered Cro-Moly with Traditional Lugs and track dropout, bridge drilled for rear brake
Fork: Fuji 1" Cro-Moly w/ Lugged Crown, Curved blades with round profile, drilled for front brake
Crankset: Custom Miche Primato, 48T
Bottom bracket: Miche
Pedals: Wellgo Track pedals w/ custom gold anodized cage, steel toe clip & Leather Double Toe Strap
Cassette: 18T Fixed Track Cog
Chain: KMC Z410, gold
Wheelset: Formula Hubs w/ Alex Crostini Rims & black stainless spokes w/ gold nipples
Tires: Continental UltraSport 700x23c
Tubes: Kenda presta tubes
Headset: First Gold Anodized threaded
Handlebar: Custom Fuji Gold Anodized quill style stem
Saddle: Brooks Swift Leather w/ Cro-Moly rails
Seat Post: custom Fuji gold anodized

http://jeansnow.net/tokyoboy/071205-fuji-obeygiant-bike.jpg

For inquiries go to www.invisiblestripes.com/

Subculture

05-07-2008, 11:23 AM

Ok so I know nothing about Fixies but I've been thinking of purchasing a bike for a while now. Any suggestions on price, model etc... for starters?

owensA

05-07-2008, 12:13 PM

^^what kind of bike do you want (road, touring, mountain, fixed, etc). What will you use it for (i.e. for fitness, transport, etc.)? How much are you looking to spend? I'm sure we can all give you advice but either way you'll need to go to a bike store at some point for determining frame size, etc.

Subculture

05-07-2008, 12:49 PM

Just a bike for recreation. WHich would be the best for that? An hour ride in the park in the mornings and evenings? Not really for transportation. I know i could go to a bike shop, its just sometimes they have a way of directing u towards the most expensive bike they have. Im trying to get a little prior knowledge before i hit the store.

owensA

05-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Subculture

05-08-2008, 06:02 AM

05-20-2008, 02:00 AM

Ok, so I've never owned a fixed gear before but I am an avid cyclist (basically my transportation). I have a birthday coming up and am looking for a nice fixie that would suit a quick-learning beginner. Really looking for a very nice basic set-up until i get into purchasing my own parts. What would you fixie heads suggest?

adrian

05-21-2008, 02:07 AM

I'd suggest looking at Craigslist as you can find some steals there if you're lucky.

But since you're probably just looking for a new fixed gear, then some suggestions would be:

Windsor The Hour, Mercier Kilo TT, Bianchi Pista, or an Iro.

Those are the most common "entry level complete" bikes, so you can't go wrong with buying one of those. Hope this helped!

05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanks man, I'll look into those. I also heard good things about the Bareknuckle.

DjBooduh209

06-05-2008, 04:50 AM

New wheel. Hasnt collapsed on me yet. Bunny hopping, leg over the bar skids, exct. Pretty strong imo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Daily/5-30-08/_DSC4674-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Daily/6-4-08/_DSC5260-2.jpg

WINDman

06-12-2008, 02:10 AM

If you want to get some good deals in Asia, do contact Brian@HKFixed (http://hkfixed.blogspot.com/), he has some good deals going all the time. Here are my setups. Old pics tho... Obey now with Risers and Cinelli Drops back on the Colnago
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/ll12l9ll14l20ll15l14ll/BIKE/P1060543.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/ll12l9ll14l20ll15l14ll/BIKE/colnagostreet.jpg

WINDman

06-12-2008, 02:22 AM

I'd say go with a road bike, that's what I use. Fixed gears are a bit of a fad right now but they don't have too much practical advantages besides, arguable, aesthetics (they're one gear, you use your pedals to stop, i.e. no hand brakes unless you add a front one, and are just kind of generally clumsy and can be a bit dangerous to ride, particularly if you aren't already an avid rider). In a fixed gear bike the pedals are tied to the wheel in such a way that you can't coast, if you wanna go down a hill expect your legs to be spinning very fast. If you are just biking around town/park (i'm assuming it's a concrete or smooth path in the park so as to not need a mt bike) and not going up hills you could opt for a single speed (non-fixed but with a freewheel and regular breaks and such) but unless you bike in a flat area (the Netherlands? ) you prolly want gears.

I mountain bike as well and spent a bunch of dough on my mt bike but for my roadbike (which I use for commuting and exercise as well) I hit up craigslist and got a used Fuji (a great company) in great condition for $140 (granted it's 30 years old but it didn't have an ounce of rust on it). Just make sure you find out what size frame you need, you'll want to go to a bike shop to determine that though, then go and look online or elsewhere and find your bike. You can prolly find some sort of approximate conversion online for height/frame size but height isn't a perfect way to determine frame size b/c leg length matters, but for a simple, imperfect point of reference I'm 5'10 and my road frame is 58cm.

As a road biker and mt biker I'm partial to gears and modern braking systems, but this is a fixie thread after all so I'm sure someone can explain their appeal (I for one don't understand it, but to each his own). Plus as fixed gears seem to be the hipster thing to do right now, regular road bikes might be a bit cheaper if you're looking for a used bike.

I used to think pretty much exactly the same as you (read the first page of this post), I live in Hong Kong and we have the worst traffic, hills, pollution and I used to think it would be impossible to get around without gears, but the truth is it's a lot easier on a fixed gear (I have compared it with BMX, MTB and a road bike) so until you have actually tried it, I don't think you should assume..
As for the appeal, to me it's kind of like skateboarding or snowboarding when you are carving down a hill, no brakes and side to side body movement/skidding trying to avoid traffic and pedestrians is a rush in itself, ability to do tricks which are evolving dramatically from other types of riders getting into this sport in the pass few years... Bottom line, you just got to try it! PS I think your 58 frame is a tad too big for you if you're 5'10

owensA

06-12-2008, 12:26 PM

I've ridden my boy's fixed quite a few times and it's just not for me, there's an initial novelty to it but that wears off and it just feels clumsy. Plus I'm in a city with aggressive drivers and I bike real fast so proper braking is very necessary. Plus in the Philly heat you really need to have gears and be able to coast so you can cool down and not have your legs pumping all day, it's a 100 degrees here and it's not even Summer yet. Not to mention I'm an avid mountain biker and road biker (for sport/recreation/exercise 5+ days a week) so I use my bike for more than just commuting so it would be awkward if every time i wanted to commute I'd have to get out of road/mt biker geared riding mode and get into the fixed gear stroke. I hardly think fixed gear riding is a lot easier than road biking, there's absolutely no mechanical, objective reason for that (outside of velodrome use), yes there are less parts so it's a bit lighter but that doesn't make up for the no gears disadvantage. I pass fixed riders on the street all the time (esp. on hills, uphill, as you note as being difficult on a single speed in your first post, and downhill as well) and I think theres a reason for that. Fixed gears are based on old technology/made for indoor tracks, there's a reason gears exist and its to make cycling easier, less strenuous, safer, and less awkward. The only clear advantages I see in fixed gears is that they're light (granted you buy an aluminum or carbon frame) and for those that don't know their way around the mechanics of a bike, there are less parts to worry about maintaining/getting fixed. I tend to work on my bike so that's not an issue but I understand that lot of fixed gear riders are fairly new to biking and not so knowledgeable when it comes to bike mechanics so I'm sure that's a major selling point for a lot of those people, as it should be. Plus as fixed gears are so much about image I guess the less parts you have to worry about maintaining/buying the more you can spend on ricing out your bike with fancy paint jobs, matching colored parts n such. I'm sure some people just like the continuous pedal/pedal brake style of fixed gears but it's just not for me.

And 58 cm fits me perfect, as it should for someone 5'11/33.75". I worked at a bike shop for some time and although we always made people try frame sizes/determined their inseam (inseam is much more significant in sizing than height itself) to get a proper fit, we also asked people their height and 57/58 was common for men of about 5'9-6'. And I'm talking size of the frame not top tube (my top tube is like 56 or so I believe), which I'm guessing you might be referring to.

WINDman

06-13-2008, 12:03 AM

OK I am not going to argue with a roadie, for you information I have been riding bikes for over 30 years, have been riding mostly MTBs and BMXs and build/maintain my own bikes, but to give you an idea on being fixed, You feel clumsy because you aren't used to it and am not comfortable without brakes, it's normal. Once you get used to pedaling non stop all day and skid to brake, you can go as fast as you wish without worrying! And you can still "coast" by relaxing your legs loose and let the pedals do the work, it's basically a different way of riding a bike. I agree that gears help you climb up difficult hills and "Fixed gears are based on old technology/made for indoor tracks, there's a reason gears exist and its to make cycling easier, less strenuous, safer, and less awkward...", however some people enjoying going as fast as they can (like you) but others may enjoy the thrill of the danger and excitement from riding a bike designed 20 years ago for the track on the road without brakes! It's a rush you won't understand.

camthraxFHK

06-15-2008, 03:29 AM

^^^ yeah it's that skateboarderish mentality for some people.

camthraxFHK

06-15-2008, 03:34 AM

Thanks for the info. I went to a bike shop yesterday and checked some stuff out. Still not certain what I want to do as of right now but the price ranges do seem to vary greatly. Im gonna take all of that into consideration when I decide though. Thanks again.

Find an old ten speed that fits you and then take it to a bike shop and ask them to convert it to a fixed gear. It'll cost you like 300 total and isn't at all pretentious (which is a huge issue for non-hardcore cyclists where I live).

EDIT: A little contribution. My homie crashed at my house all last week and he ditched his NJS frame here. An M-idea that he picked up off someone in Japan last year. He's been traveling, and ditched all of his worldly possessions in my room, so I now have a frame that is too small for me hanging around and reminding me that I'm too tall for track bikes.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL11/2101934/8535501/321382250.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL11/2101934/8535501/321382477.jpg
sorry for the shitty point and shoot in my room at night pics.

Killypants

06-15-2008, 11:31 PM

Any reason I shouldn't get Weinman 18s for a conversion? Or are velocity rims worth the extra money?

I was wondering the same thing, are Deep-Vs worth the extra $$$ over Weinmann DP18s?

WINDman

06-16-2008, 01:57 AM

DjBooduh209

06-16-2008, 05:01 AM

That colnago is 8)

Took some pics of mine and my brothers bike. My fuji, Oldest bros concept, and older bros cinelli
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Bikeset/New%20bike%20pics/_DSC5787-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Bikeset/New%20bike%20pics/_DSC5797-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Bikeset/New%20bike%20pics/_DSC5799-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Bikeset/New%20bike%20pics/_DSC5747-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/kid1320/Bikeset/New%20bike%20pics/_DSC5771-2.jpg

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WINDman

06-16-2008, 06:37 AM

Very sick pics!
nice one

owensA

06-16-2008, 02:25 PM

I believe Velocity Deep V's are hype, they are heavier then most wheels, but they are also stronger and comes in a range of different powder or anodized colors. I think the rims itself could well be some Taiwanese OEM products and they just do the finishing but I could be wrong... Where as Weinmann is a noted manufacturer of rims and (formerly) brakes as well.

cosign, Weinmann makes a good product, never really much about Velocity... I'd look into Mavic and Bontrager as well, IMO they make the best rims out there. If you're looking into rims from an aesthetic point of view I dunno though, not sure if either do crazy colors n such but from a functional, performance oriented point of view Mavics n Bontragers are great.

WINDman

06-17-2008, 12:51 PM

if you want the lightest and strongest rim available, and want to pay for quality rather then hype, get these (http://www.mavic.com/road/products/Open-Pro.323926.aspx)

camthraxFHK

06-17-2008, 09:46 PM

^^^ lol.

And Killypants, don't you think its fucked up how some bike shops in portland charge out the ass for weinmann dp18s?

Killypants

06-18-2008, 06:08 PM

Yeah it is. Especially since Rivercity and the Gallery have a monopoly on the market basically. I might just buy a set on eBay...but then there's always the risk of getting a bad/cracked wheel, a bent spoke...eh. Do you know what they're charging in PDX for DP18's right now?

WINDman

06-19-2008, 01:06 PM

be a real hypebeast and get some reflective deep v's (http://www.bikemania.biz/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Velocity_rim_road_D eepV_ELVS)

camthraxFHK

06-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Veloce, around the corner from my house is charging $250... That's a crazy high end boutique store though. Everything in there is $3000 and made in Italy.

Killypants

06-19-2008, 08:54 PM

Yeah that's rediculous. I've seen new, powdercoated DP18s w/ surly hubs for $125 on eBay. $250 is crazy

SBeezy_

06-20-2008, 03:39 AM

im getting tired of cruising around on my skateboard. any good names to throw out there for recommendations on a fixie? I look on craigslist and see stuff, but none of em for those "below average" height people.. fuji has one, but if I can find one cheaper, then thats all it'll take to change my mind.

camthraxFHK

06-20-2008, 06:38 AM

^^^ lol I have the opposite problem. I finally found a 63 cm tonight.

Anyone have any homies with one of these? Good/bad? I heard it has shit components...
http://video.cannondale.com/images/08/bikes/CUSA/spec/8PR1_red.jpg

owensA

06-20-2008, 11:25 AM

^^Well what model is it? All I know is that cannondale tends to make excellent bikes, they're one of the best American bike makers. And btw that photo has two sets of brakes so it's a single gear not a fixed.

Killypants

06-20-2008, 03:22 PM

No mah dude, it has a flip-flop hub. I dunno if you're familiar, but you can flip the rear wheel over and change from free to fixed. So it can be ridden fixed or free. Haha Cam i have the same problem, I ride a 62cm and it's barely big enough. You should look at the Schwinn Madison...you can get one for around $400 (well, I don't know about in Portland...) and of all the completes it has arguably the best components.

camthraxFHK

06-20-2008, 04:40 PM

^^^ thanks for the tip, but the top tube is only 57cm long... I want a longer top tube. I'm 6'6 and I hate arching my back.

DAT CAT

06-20-2008, 08:38 PM

my uncle has a fixie in his backyard. i'm gonna start riding it since i'm sick of this crappy mountain bike i got

WINDman

06-21-2008, 01:32 AM

Killypants

06-21-2008, 03:17 AM

Oh, I didn't look at the measurements. And Schwinn also has the whack XS/S/M/L/XL sizing too. I don't know about the sizing of either of these but you should look at the KHS Flite 100, the IRO Mark V (or you can build your own), or the Mercier Kilo TT.

Edit: The IRO comes in a 62 max but it has a 59cm top tube.

Edit Edit: The XL Madison has a 59 top tube too...

owensA

06-21-2008, 12:27 PM

^Schwinn make crap bikes IMO, not to mention they're owned by Pacific last time I checked lol.

I doubt the Cannondale has crap parts, they're one of the best bike companies out there and have a stellar reputation. They always put out high end cycles and field great athletes at competitions not to mention aluminum frames wouldn't be where they are w/o Cannondale. I dunno about fixed but I've bought 2 Cannondale MTBs in my lifetime ( a Killer v500 and an F400) and both have been great; quality parts, light frames, etc. I ride quite technical trails with others and my bike is by far the least often to break down and my friends all have high end bikes as well (Gary Fishers, Treks, etc.).