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Flo said:Pretty easy, you can just swap the back wheel, its actually quite cheap, got mine for ~26 euros. The gear depends on the crank and that thing on the back, which I can't find the word for
Cog teeth.
Flo said:Pretty easy, you can just swap the back wheel, its actually quite cheap, got mine for ~26 euros. The gear depends on the crank and that thing on the back, which I can't find the word for
sasimirobot said:The thing I like the most about my bike, not fixed, but single gear with the option; is that it is so light and non rattlelly (sorry I know its not a word). It just feels solid and light whenever I pick it up, I live on the 7th floor with no elavator so...
Also I can't imagine being worried about bouncing off the pedals around a tight curb, or "practicing" how hard I can force the front brake without crashing in China, fuck the hospitals and traffic here...
I think if I was 10 years younger and wanted to save the 10oz of back tire brake weight for nedry reasons I might consider going fixed. For now I like to coast and have even installed a front light.
Old man...
djtortilla said:i would pay $300 a tire, if they sold flat-free tires.
I commute 4 days a week and it sucks to get a flat, 4 miles from home, happens too
frequently
I do carry a spare tube, but no air, I rely on gas stations.
Ethics Gradient said:First I was researching internally geared commuting bikes, now I'm on to cyclo-cross bikes with steel frames. Has anyone ridden something similar to this?
DemiMatt said:Fixie Gaf? WHere you at?
So I am debating on biking to work, I currently have an old mountain bike, but the thing is just ridiculously heavy. I remember riding it on a flat road it was trudging along. It weight well over 40 pounds (its from the 90s).
My current commute would be 3 miles each away, over a fairly flat or low grade surface.
I am currently wondering what is the point of a fixie? I am looking at sole bicyles
I like how the bike is super light weight and they are ridiculously cheap (also My friend knows the owner so I feel I can get one for much cheaper). Based on my commute and lack of hills, and would like to ride it by the beach (la area). Is this a viable choice? WHy buy a fixie vs a road bike, or cruiser, or whatever.
Please educate me gaf!
perryfarrell said:Never heard of Royce Union, but if the bike works for you, keep ridin it. If it doesn't work too well, give it a tune-up. Tighten brake lines, lube the chain, check tires for wear, get new ones if needed, etc. This need not cost anything.
If you want to ride more or faster, get a new bike. What you should NOT do is upgrade crappy bikes with new parts. I often see people spending $$ trying to upgrade el cheapo bikes with expensive parts. This is a bad idea because you end up spending way too much and the end product will still be crappy. Just save up some dough and buy a complete bike.
DemiMatt said:Fixie Gaf? Where you at?
djtortilla said:i would pay $300 a tire, if they sold flat-free tires.
I commute 4 days a week and it sucks to get a flat, 4 miles from home, happens too
frequently
The easiest way would still be with a bike with a brake.Jtwo said:Yeah I primarily ride a fixed, its all hippie and you become part of the bike and shit. Its pretty much just as good as sex, except you wear a helmet and can get hit by a car.
Its also just the easiest way to ride a bike if you commute through a flat city every day, there is that.
Flek said:europe gaf . where the hell can i get a single-speed for a reasonable price? I already have a freaking nice (expensive and heavy) mountain bike but i want a stylish, cheap and lightweight single speed for driving around in the city. Any ideas? The sole bikes look awesome!
PjotrStroganov said:If you know a junky and have 15 euros...
You can put a brake on a fixie.PjotrStroganov said:The easiest way would still be with a bike with a brake.
If you know a junky and have 15 euros...
Yeah.. and who is riding fixed without a brake?PjotrStroganov said:The easiest way would still be with a bike with a brake.
Jtwo said:Yeah.. and who is riding fixed without a brake?
idiots, thats who.
Jobiensis said:Get a CO2 cartridge filler.
I usually carry two spare tubes, a patch kit, CO2 cartridge and a pump.
Ethics Gradient said:First I was researching internally geared commuting bikes, now I'm on to cyclo-cross bikes with steel frames. Has anyone ridden something similar to this?
http://www.surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check_complete/
outunderthestars said:I am a huge fan of Surly's and own three. I run a small bicycle shop, and sell absurdly expensive carbon bikes, but for my money nothing beats a good steel frame.
I like the Crosscheck, but also take a look at the Long Haul Trucker. It has a longer wheel base, which makes carrying bags on the back alot easier, and a slightly higher hand position, which will increase the comfort of the ride.
First thing to do when you get your new commuter bike: get properly fitted, then buy a rear cargo rack and some nice SKS fenders.
Seattle, San Fran and NYC are Fixie central. Many with a simple rear brake, many without. In downtown, Fixies and stripped bikes in general, are the rule, not the exception. It's like giant sunglasses - a trendy fad that has just stayed put.Jtwo said:Well, I can only speak for myself and my friends. But I've honestly never seen someone ride around through downtown traffic on a fixie without a break. Not once. Biking isn't very popular in my city though, fixes even less so. So I'm not saying it doesn't happen, it's just CRAZY. Who would do that?
I don't have a rear brake. Which you really don't need. But I LIVE and DIE by my front brake.
I have a 13teeth cog in the back and 44teeth on my chainring. It's not the gnarliest ratio, but I sure as shit can't stop very fast by back peddling. I can regulate speed, but that's about it.
Ethics Gradient said:I didn't see this, but ended up putting an order in for a cross-check in 58cm. I'm pretty stoked! One of the bike shop mechanics was thrilled to see someone ordering a Surly, they have a cult following or something.
gkryhewy said:We're in the market for a folding bike for my wife. It will be her primary bike. We're looking at Bromptons and Dahons (test rode the Dahon Curve yesterday and liked it).
Any experiences with folding bikes? Is the Brompton worth the extra coin?
Sethos said:Well, as part of my new healthy lifestyle I decided to ditch the bus and get a proper bike instead. Wanted something I could take to the woods now and again to do some off-roading. Was looking for a 29" MTB in Denmark but they are hard to find, so I decided to order one from Germany
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1275/a48170/tna-1-2-29-deore-slx-rock-shox-recon.html?lg=en
I'm told 29'ers are great for tall people as well. Should be arriving end of this week, start of next.
High five!
Jtwo said:Yeah.. and who is riding fixed without a brake?
idiots, thats who.
outunderthestars said:I've sold both, and the way I describe them to people is this:
if you're going to lightly use it buy the Dahon
if you're going to use it as a primary bicycle, spring for the Brompton.
I have never had a single person say a single negative thing about a Brompton.
wait what? I don't think I've ever seen a fixie with just a rear brake. usually it's front brake or nothing. and the university I'm at has a good fixed gear population.OuterWorldVoice said:Seattle, San Fran and NYC are Fixie central. Many with a simple rear brake, many without. In downtown, Fixies and stripped bikes in general, are the rule, not the exception. It's like giant sunglasses - a trendy fad that has just stayed put.
thezerofire said:wait what? I don't think I've ever seen a fixie with just a rear brake. usually it's front brake or nothing. and the university I'm at has a good fixed gear population.
I've ridden around my city without a brake on my bike, only because I didn't have one at the time, and it was the scariest shit of my life. Going downhill, having to speed up to get around a cop car who had pulled someone over into the bike lane, and then trying to stop at the red light. It was not fun, and I'm glad I got a brake on it now.
ah ok. I was going to say you've seen some very interesting fixie riders, but it is a pretty eclectic crowdOuterWorldVoice said:I have actually seen both, but I mistyped.
Same here.thezerofire said:wait what? I don't think I've ever seen a fixie with just a rear brake. usually it's front brake or nothing.
killertofu said:Would it be worth my time to fix up this bike?