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Official Fixed Gear Thread

October 13, 2011 @ 05:02 AM
Guapamole

Post: 3952

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: RANKED #1 SLEEP WALK...

So i "found" a mountain bike in still good condition.

What are the steps/ beginners guide to turn it into a fixed gear. I dont need to much fancy stuff i just want to make it look a little bit more cool?

EDIT: Is this even possible? It looks like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMOND-BACK-OUTLOOK-16-/170710828475?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item27bf2885bb
October 13, 2011 @ 05:46 AM
Anti-Hero

Post: 446

Join Date: May 2010

Location: San Francisco

it's possible, but at the end you are probably going to wish you just put your money to an actual fixed gear frame. also constantly pedaling on + geometry of a mountain bike like that will be extremely uncomforatble I'd imagine.

flickr.com/leavetownrightnow/

October 18, 2011 @ 06:09 AM
drew?

Post: 632

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: SACRAMENTO

Yo Andy, forgot to ask you man. You get your new whip in the mail yet? Post some pics of that shit.


As far as parts go, here's my two cents:
Pedals: MKS Sylvan Track
Clips: Any double strap cage, they're all pretty much the same thing
Straps: Toshi doubles
Rear wheel: deeper rim, and a nice ass hub. One of the most important parts on a track bike. OR.... somethin hyphy would be an Aerospoke. They're pretty heavy and so should be able to hang back there.
Front wheel: I'd go Open Pro. Laced to somethin light. Front wheels aren't extremely crucial



I've got feelings for this bike man. Do it up right. She deserves it

http://aphganistan.tumblr.com

October 20, 2011 @ 09:56 PM
Masamune

Post: 731

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Socal

i have a chome mini messenger for sale if anyone is interested.
October 31, 2011 @ 02:09 AM
COMMANDER

Post: 355

Join Date: Sep 2010

best place/site to buy a fixie?
November 6, 2011 @ 03:42 AM
leprechaunupindatree

Post: 593

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: dirty meda

^craigslist

feedback: http://hypebeast.com/forums/buyerseller-feedback/169975#3407782

December 6, 2011 @ 01:50 AM
Idrum

Post: 1104

Join Date: Sep 2007

Location: Austin, Texas

Picked this up


December 6, 2011 @ 07:27 AM
drew?

Post: 632

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: SACRAMENTO

Yall dildos still ridin in this cold weather? Mashing through the fog is fucking insane

http://aphganistan.tumblr.com

December 9, 2011 @ 04:26 AM
Jens Voigt

Post: 879

Join Date: May 2011

Location: san jose

Is there any significant difference between vertical/horizontal dropouts besides the way you put in the back wheel?

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December 29, 2011 @ 11:03 PM
012796

Post: 353

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Los Angeles, CA

you riders know where I can get my bike repainted instead of doing it myself? oh and any info on where to get these glow in the dark spray paint for the bike : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pX5YsU8sir4
would be dope night riding...
January 2, 2012 @ 02:29 AM
012796

Post: 353

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Los Angeles, CA

I'm about to buy a saddle from a friend but I don't know which to choose. Which should I get and why? Selle San Marco Ponza or Selle Italia Flite Classic? I would love to hear your opinions, preferences and experiences before I make my choice.
January 2, 2012 @ 05:25 AM
Marky Mark

Post: 289

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Milwaukee

I'm about to buy a saddle from a friend but I don't know which to choose. Which should I get and why? Selle San Marco Ponza or Selle Italia Flite Classic? I would love to hear your opinions, preferences and experiences before I make my choice.


If you're buying from a friend, is there any way you can actually ride on each? Saddles are subjective so you gotta let your ass decide
January 2, 2012 @ 06:52 PM
012796

Post: 353

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Los Angeles, CA

oh one more question:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm

I have this bike and I want to purchase a Nitto Pearl Quill stem (140mm, 26.0 diameter). is the "26.0 diameter" the bar clamp? and will it work on my bike? please help asap. thanks in advance
January 10, 2012 @ 10:33 PM
Idrum

Post: 1104

Join Date: Sep 2007

Location: Austin, Texas

The bike in your link has a threadless headset The nitto pearl stem will only work with a threaded fork and headset.

You would need to cut down your fork and get it threaded, also change your headset to a threaded headset.
January 11, 2012 @ 04:54 AM
willpaint

Post: 2

Join Date: Jan 2012

Location: US

Hello all,
I am riding an older Reynolds 501 lugged Trek frame that has been repainted by me in a green and black checkerboard fade currently as a single speed. The rear drops, not extended horizontal but workable, are 126mm currently housing a 130mm freewheel with a simple conversion. Finally got it adjusted to run without a tensioner.

Anyway, I'm looking to convert this machine into something truly sexy, a fixie. I would prefer to build up the rear wheel for experience sake ans will get around to building a matching front later. I am a college student so a bit tight on fun money. I was hoping this group of experts would have recommendations for a reliable rear hub, probably 36 spoke, matte black, flip-flop if possible, bla bla bla, that won't break my budget. I've seen the AllCity stuff and was mostly wondering if there are any major alternatives/ advantages/disadvantages to them?

I ride most of the year, converting to a mountain bike when the roads get too nasty for my 23's. Most of my road riding is in town, not quite San Fran but Golden, CO has it's hills, especially headed west.

Recommendation and advisement will be most appreciated.
Thanks
March 8, 2012 @ 06:51 PM
leprechaunupindatree

Post: 593

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: dirty meda

you riders know where I can get my bike repainted instead of doing it myself? oh and any info on where to get these glow in the dark spray paint for the bike : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pX5YsU8sir4
would be dope night riding...


you can get frames painted at any place that does powdercoating and auto painting usually. also the ponza feels like shit

feedback: http://hypebeast.com/forums/buyerseller-feedback/169975#3407782

March 8, 2012 @ 06:53 PM
leprechaunupindatree

Post: 593

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: dirty meda

Is there any significant difference between vertical/horizontal dropouts besides the way you put in the back wheel?


with vertical dropouts you can't tension the chain. not ideal for fixed gear bikes

(talking about this kind of vertical dropout)

feedback: http://hypebeast.com/forums/buyerseller-feedback/169975#3407782

March 15, 2012 @ 02:01 PM
Shiri

Post: 379

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Melbourne, Australia

This is my first bike. It's a total trash bag. Picked it up for $100.



I'm changing it up a bit. Bought some new brakes, levers, black tyres, flat-bar handlebars, black grips and white cables. Will look different.

http://blog.careyciuro.com

March 18, 2012 @ 04:23 PM
Jens Voigt

Post: 879

Join Date: May 2011

Location: san jose

This is my first bike. It's a total trash bag. Picked it up for $100.



I'm changing it up a bit. Bought some new brakes, levers, black tyres, flat-bar handlebars, black grips and white cables. Will look different.


Keep the current bars. Drops>dildos

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March 22, 2012 @ 10:18 PM
Enzoo

Post: 2596

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Osaka

Fixed Gear Bike Seats...

A a good review site for seats.

Don't badmind me.

March 26, 2012 @ 09:02 PM
leprechaunupindatree

Post: 593

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: dirty meda

^lol @ anyone buying a saddle based on that site.

everyone's ass is different, a saddle that i find really comfortable could feel like sitting on a knife for someone else

feedback: http://hypebeast.com/forums/buyerseller-feedback/169975#3407782

March 29, 2012 @ 04:32 AM
Trill Murray

Post: 322

Join Date: May 2009

Location: New Mexico

I'm trying to get into the whole fixed gear bikes, mostly for the customization options lol. I'm so overwhelmed like how do I even start? Anyone willing to teach me the ropes?

trillmurrayy.tumblr.com

March 30, 2012 @ 04:15 AM
Idrum

Post: 1104

Join Date: Sep 2007

Location: Austin, Texas



My bike pretty much how it sits now except I replaced the seatpost with a silver thomson and put randonneur on the back.
Getting h+son tb-14s soon

Uno pista njs frame (58cm st 56.5tt) - Unbranded saddle - Thomson seatpost - Hatta swan njs headset - Nitto technomic stem (100mm) - Nitto b123 njs alloy drops (40cm) - StrongV grips - Sugino 75 njs bottom bracket - Sugino 75 njs cranks (165) and chainring (48t) - Mks pedals - All city double straps and cages - Izumi gold njs chain - 32h Dura ace high flange to deep v's - 15t njs Dura ace cog
March 31, 2012 @ 05:11 PM
Jens Voigt

Post: 879

Join Date: May 2011

Location: san jose

Nice. You should probably get better clips/straps doe.

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March 31, 2012 @ 10:34 PM
Idrum

Post: 1104

Join Date: Sep 2007

Location: Austin, Texas

I've never had a problem with them i'm gonna grab some silver mks double gate clips though just cause they look better to me
April 5, 2012 @ 04:03 AM
Vndrew

Post: 1240

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: socal

man i loved riding around my town, but once all these hipsters/beaners heard about fixed gears and started selling that shit at wal mart made me kinda sad for the fixie culture and the dudes that have always been riding
April 9, 2012 @ 11:47 PM
GeeBee

Post: 226

Join Date: Oct 2006

Location: 416

April 10, 2012 @ 12:48 AM
drew?

Post: 632

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: SACRAMENTO

Clean bike, but man up and go with a bigger gear dude.

http://aphganistan.tumblr.com

April 11, 2012 @ 07:28 PM
Jens Voigt

Post: 879

Join Date: May 2011

Location: san jose

What if he has a 12t cog?

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April 12, 2012 @ 04:37 AM
Koven

Post: 3491

Join Date: Aug 2009

man i loved riding around my town, but once all these hipsters/beaners heard about fixed gears and started selling that shit at wal mart made me kinda sad for the fixie culture and the dudes that have always been riding


word finna cop a 12 speed now

lol jk

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

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