Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Let's see some Winter Single Speeds and Fixies

So I kina of had a wet day dream on the snow covered walk to class today about a 29er fixie with some big ole 2.25" studded tires, which means you all need to post photos of your winter fixies and single speeds.

I don't have any pics, but when I ride in Montana I use the same 700c armadillos I use everywhere else. Never had any problems.

here's my winter bike. still need to:

tape bars
find some bigger tyres with tread
make the gearing a bit easier
get a brake

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/amalkin/CIMG1901.jpg

http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20017.jpg
http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20016.jpg

here's my winter bike. still need to:

tape bars
find some bigger tyres with tread
make the gearing a bit easier
get a brake




and watch out for the fenders, snow will clog them and bring you to a stop

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/9483/dscf0086ss6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/2511/dscf0087bj0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'll have to take a picture and post it, but I'm on a Unibomber with studs front and rear, 42x16, SS.

edit:

Full shot
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/391813471_6d3e4f611c.jpg

Drivetrain
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/391813523_a8e9613f93.jpg

From the back
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/391813490_02d374694d.jpg

Spikes
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/391813447_2653501824.jpg

bianchi siss with drop bars and nokians.

need to hit some of the paint chips with some primer, stat. otherwise, a great winter bike.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p230/howell19/0212061417.jpg

That's a great picture with the tow truck in the background.

I've done alright with the snow and fenders, but you're right pedex. I would do much better with a mountain bike that had mudguards and studded tires. Please excuse the crappy quality of the picture.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Tassnor/02142007.jpg

no pics but...

90ish specialized hard rock singlespeed
junk parts
nashbar studs

there's definitely already a thread for this. i'm too lazy to search, but ca existe.

[IMG]http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20017.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20016.jpg[IMG]

A mountain bike frame with track ends? What kind is it?

its a monocog from redline, some parts had to be replaced cause I got broadsided by a car when riding it a few years ago, so I turned it into my snow bike-----I really hate riding it to be honest, I much prefer my trackbike

there's definitely already a thread for this. i'm too lazy to search, but ca existe.

And now there are two.


This isn't Highlander.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/oharescrubs/rgt1.jpg

^ is that national geographic across the street?

i've posted my commuter/winter/cross bike way too many times to bore you all with it again. maybe if it gets covered in snow again i'll snap a shot.

yes it is.

http://i15.tinypic.com/40ps9dd.jpg Rode in through flurries this morning...so it sort of qualifies. :D

What the hell is winter?

There are no winters here.

38 AGAIN on the weekend. It is definitely draining.

http://www.fyxomatosis.com/images/news/super_big.jpg

What the hell is winter?
It's like that shot of DC across from Nat'l Geo, but with actual snow and about 30 degrees colder.

dc had a real storm recently, for us i mean... its been 3 days straight of unplowable mucha nd ice on nearly every street, and slippy sliding around even with cross tires. that picture is from awhile ago.

There are no winters here.

38 AGAIN on the weekend. It is definitely draining.

http://www.fyxomatosis.com/images/news/super_big.jpg
0o0o0o. wow. I love your bike.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/oharescrubs/rgt1.jpg


What tires are those?

the real advantage of a single speed drivetrain:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p230/howell19/IMG_2111-2.jpg

again? ok

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

haha my sled bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/Robbykills/February2007005.jpg

I have a ski bolted to a front hub and a mtb fork. and a sheet metal screw studded rear tire

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/Robbykills/February2007001.jpg

http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20017.jpg
http://home.columbus.rr.com/pedex/Picture%20016.jpg

building something like that right now...frame's even very similar. advice on the rear wheel?

edit:those hbs look like formlas.

haha my sled bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/Robbykills/February2007005.jpg

I have a ski bolted to a front hub and a mtb fork. and a sheet metal screw studded rear tire


Dude, you might want to put a front brake on that thing... ;)

Dude, you might want to put a front brake on that thing... ;)

its gotta coaster!

Here's a pic of my winter beater freshly built up, it's covered in a nice layer of grime and salt now.
Now running 23c slicks.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/259583186_2895553371_b.jpg

Custom brake caliper extenders. :D
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/99/259584088_5bd0758874.jpg

The ski bike is awesome

Ski Bike = Teh Winnarrrr!

Genious.

What's the reflective set up you have on your knuckles and wrists, Robbykills? It looks pretty effective (as it would need to be riding that thing at night :-)

building something like that right now...frame's even very similar. advice on the rear wheel?

edit:those hbs look like formlas.

stock redline hubs

any old hub will do really, just as long as it fits

and lower gearing, thats got a 44/16 and its a bit much when the snow is deep

dont know of any stock wheels off the top of my head for mtb SS that dont cost a fortune, but building one up wouldnt be too bad

sun ryhnolite's laced to almost anything would work

http://david.filcoff.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/snow_bike.jpg

I'm noticing an unusually high percentage of moustache handlebars on these winter fixies. Is there an advantage to these bars in riding in the snow (xtra width?), is it coincidence, or are they being used to get rid of old/unused parts for a beater bike?

My bike came with moustache bars, but I prefer drops most of the time. The width of the bars do seem to give me a little more stability and leverage.

stock redline hubs

any old hub will do really, just as long as it fits

and lower gearing, thats got a 44/16 and its a bit much when the snow is deep

dont know of any stock wheels off the top of my head for mtb SS that dont cost a fortune, but building one up wouldnt be too bad

sun ryhnolite's laced to almost anything would work

sweet...heh, 44x16 is higher than what i run on my day-to-day bike (43x16). that may change on the flat land of columbus, though.

i'm looking at a fixed mtb because i've been riding the same track bike every time it's snowed and i like the feel of a fixed gear on the slick spots, it feels like i have more control and am better connected to the bike and what's happening as i ride.

rhynolite, surly hub probably. thanks. guess i'll be seeing you around, eh?

ya man, I'll be around, once summer comes im alot more sociable

right now with this weather, its do my job and try to hibernate the rest of the time, this 0-10 degree temps crap is wearing me out, I got off work yesterday and ate 2 foot long subs from subway and it felt like a snack, its all I can do just to keep on keepin on when its like this--------busy as hell slinging packages and brutal cold= tough days

yeah, for sure. this cold spell is...well....cold. -11 wind chill? we're not in portland anymore.

I believe the moustache (bars) keeps freezing snot from melting into your mouth and onto your chin
moustache is good into the winter

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/392532393_24db8c08c6_b.jpg

Here's a pic of my winter beater freshly built up, it's covered in a nice layer of grime and salt now.
Now running 23c slicks.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/259583186_2895553371_b.jpg

nice! i'm building up something similar right now. what tires are those?

My bike has become a single speed since the shifter cable came off. Does that count?

nice! i'm building up something similar right now. what tires are those?


Thanks, they're Continental Twister cyclocross tires

http://www.naputi.com/stuft/pic/snowpug.jpg

So I kina of had a wet day dream on the snow covered walk to class today about a 29er fixie with some big ole 2.25" studded tires, which means you all need to post photos of your winter fixies and single speeds.

I have a pair of Nokian Hakkapelitta 106W, 700x47C, but I'd really like something even wider, something like you mentioned, 2+" big honking 29ers STUDDED. Could anyone advise?

Hey it counts. Look, snow. Though those bald, slick tires make me do a terrified cringe every time I have to plow through a couple inches of ice and slush on a street.

My Surly makes for a much better winter bike but it has (*gasp*) derailleurs.

http://www.pbase.com/natron/image/74464016.jpg

again? ok

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

I am so in love with this bike.
it's sick

also my summer bike i guess? heh. i put risers on when i catch wind of bad weather...

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/gregtheripper/P1010048.jpg

looks like this sometimes:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/gregtheripper/P1010032.jpg