Official Fixed Gear Bicycle Thread!

MMAJNKE · 09-18-2008, 08:22 PM

I just recently purchased my first fixie a giant bowery smash and I've been loving it. I've been riding bmw bikes most of my life but decided to try something new. Just seeing if there is any other members on here that have em and ride! I'm trying to learn how to skid stop fuckin hard for now but I'm sure I will get it in time.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-19-2008, 02:08 AM

Nice. . . I've been thinking of getting one of these. . . Just not too sure i want to spend that funds. . .
What'd you get your for?$

MMAJNKE · 09-19-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Nice. . . I've been thinking of getting one of these. . . Just not too sure i want to spend that funds. . .
What'd you get your for?$

I got mine from two wheels one planet in fullerton. They have alot of fixed gear riders that work there my bike i got it for 550 i checked alot of places and they wanted 650 for it so I blew the cash on it!

MMAJNKE · 09-24-2008, 07:08 PM

JOSG328I · 09-25-2008, 02:58 PM

I am rockin an 08 Biachi Pista with some white deep V's, I hear ya on the skid stop, have you tried leaning forward to take a little weght off the back?

I have been riding for about 3 months.

richeerich03 · 09-25-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by second_2_nun

I got mine from two wheels one planet in fullerton. They have alot of fixed gear riders that work there my bike i got it for 550 i checked alot of places and they wanted 650 for it so I blew the cash on it!

Did you but the trek soho S?

MMAJNKE · 09-25-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by richeerich03

Did you but the trek soho S?

I picked up the giant bowery

MMAJNKE · 09-25-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JOSG328I

I am rockin an 08 Biachi Pista with some white deep V's, I hear ya on the skid stop, have you tried leaning forward to take a little weght off the back?

I have been riding for about 3 months.

yea I have tried putting the weight foward but what next haha

PLAYON · 09-25-2008, 08:25 PM

second 2 nun, can you throw up some pics of your bike, I tried googling it, didnt come up with many images. . .or hook me up with a link! Thanks.

MMAJNKE · 09-25-2008, 08:28 PM

http://www.dalescycles.com/2009_Gian...tbowmashup.htm

same as this one!

richeerich03 · 09-26-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by second_2_nun

http://www.dalescycles.com/2009_Gian...tbowmashup.htm

same as this one!

Nice... I have been debating weather I was just going to build one or just buy one and mod.. hahaha..

MMAJNKE · 09-26-2008, 11:59 AM

just buy one and mod

JOSG328I · 09-26-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by second_2_nun

just buy one and mod

True that just drop a couple hundie on a built bike an mod it. That is what I am doing got my Deep V's and riser bar with Oury grips and next come the Sugino Cranks

domobrown · 10-02-2009, 11:45 PM

Wow, a fad thread.

TwinTurboXI · 10-13-2009, 09:03 PM

why do you want to skid so badly?

TwoSaints · 10-13-2009, 09:34 PM

whats the point of skid stopping?

JME · 10-13-2009, 10:09 PM

The point is you put flat spots on your tires.

Actually, if you don't have a front brake, stopping with just your pedals is killer on your knees. Hopping up a little bit and stiffening your back leg can lock it and skid pretty easily, and save you a lot of pain, if it does kill the tires. It really doesn't take too much longer to stop either.

Been riding fixie for quite some time. Specialized Langster, riding 50x18 on one side for the hills, suicide 50x16 on the other for when I want to go fast on flat spots. Luckily there aren't too many hills here in MD.

E36_325i · 10-13-2009, 10:41 PM

What is the main advantage to fixed gear and why would anyone want one? Just curious..I think they are interesting.

just4kickz · 10-14-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by domobrown

Wow, a fad thread.

haha well i ride fixed gear just for fun... for me its exercise cause i dont like running as much. been to the track once but never really liked the set up there... i mean just free riding on the track is fun but following their rules is no fun.

i have an 08 bianchi pista on white deep v's... i'm thinking of getting another one... super pista

? or maybe a aluminum geared bike.

just4kickz · 10-14-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by E36_325i

What is the main advantage to fixed gear and why would anyone want one? Just curious..I think they are interesting.

its just the purist form of riding a bike. you feel more connected to it and your movements are in sync with the bike's movements. i guess its comparable to driving manual.

they're also lighter, easier to maintain (less parts), and more efficient (less chain=less lag)

only drawbacks i can think of is the strength needed to go up hills and it takes a toll on your knees

BillLee · 10-14-2009, 08:46 PM

i want a fixie, i'm tired of riding on my small ass bmx bike.

just4kickz · 10-15-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

i want a fixie, i'm tired of riding on my small ass bmx bike.

http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm

my friend bought his mercier from here... pretty cheap. he got new wheels, saddle, and bars tho... in the end i think he spent around 700

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