Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - who here is riding fixed 20" wheels?

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levity
07-13-07, 01:19 AM
just curious. i've got a fixed swift folder and was wondering who else is riding fixed on small wheels.

ok, not just curious, i've been thinking about swapping my fat heavy Big Apples on Deep V's for a skinny 451 wheelset and i wonder if i'll be able to get rid of them, cos i can't justify the cost of owning two wheelsets. :)

streetlightpoet
07-13-07, 01:25 AM
I'm not yet, but I have a Bianchi ss folder that I have been thinking about turning fixed. How have you been liking it? My Bianchi is twitchier than hell due to how small it is.
levity
07-13-07, 01:27 AM
it is a little twitchy, but i'm used to it since my last bike was a folder with 20" wheels. trackstanding is harder too.

LWaB
07-13-07, 04:23 AM
I'm riding 16" fixed wheel, does that count?
levity
07-13-07, 09:20 AM
yeah, sure. 20" & below, i should have said. how is that? can you skid well?
TedC
07-13-07, 09:23 AM
Anyone riding a fixed bmx..?
I know they are all getting into the brakeless scene now...
levity
07-13-07, 09:25 AM
really... interesting. do they use track hubs for that, or are there custom fixed hubs with the larger bmx (e.g. 14mm) axles?
TedC
07-13-07, 09:36 AM
they ride brakeless on their FREEWHEELS. yeah...
entukay
07-13-07, 10:03 AM
they ride brakeless on their FREEWHEELS. yeah...

oh yeah, foot-in-the-tire stops
xylophonecks
07-13-07, 11:05 AM
Anyone riding a fixed bmx..?
I know they are all getting into the brakeless scene now...

I wouldn't really say they're getting into it now. I stopped riding bmx a few years ago, but before that there were always a substantial number of guys that ran brakeless on freewheels for whatever reason.
mihlbach
07-13-07, 11:41 AM
they ride brakeless on their FREEWHEELS. yeah...


It should be noted here that brakeless freewheel BMX bikes are not generally used for riding through traffic at 20MPH (although I'm sure there are idiots who have tried this)...they are usually used to do tricks on a parking lot.
coelcanth
07-13-07, 11:48 AM
it might just be worth sticking with the 406mm size and trying some new tirres..
i think threres a lot more options than in the 451

deep v's in that size though might be pretty stiff...
TedC
07-13-07, 12:06 PM
It should be noted here that brakeless freewheel BMX bikes are not generally used for riding through traffic at 20MPH (although I'm sure there are idiots who have tried this)...they are usually used to do tricks on a parking lot.


parking lots, parks, all thats cool, its just when it gets to the street.

but not to stray off topic....
oktokrewl
07-13-07, 07:34 PM
mine:

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

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

I love reasons to put up pics of my bikes :D
willfcc
07-13-07, 08:30 PM
Here's my 20:
http://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/WillFCC_aol_2-1.jpg
levity
07-13-07, 09:09 PM
yay pictures!

http://halfsmile.org/images/swift-wburg-bridge.jpg

coelcanth: good point. the only snag is that i have Deep V MTB rims, which are 24mm wide, so real skinny tires are out of the question.
kwhord
07-13-07, 09:22 PM
It should be noted here that brakeless freewheel BMX bikes are not generally used for riding through traffic at 20MPH (although I'm sure there are idiots who have tried this)...they are usually used to do tricks on a parking lot.

Brakeless anywhere, except trails or the track.
TedC
07-14-07, 12:41 AM
these folding fixies are awesome.
pasopia
07-16-07, 07:05 PM
Hey Levity, when did you get the frame? I have been trying to get one but I haven't heard back from Peter Reich yet, I am worried he is out of stock. Also, I may be interested in the wheel set. PM if you are still selling.
DannyRocks
07-16-07, 07:13 PM
OT:
Saw your bike at B-way bombing. Sweet set-up dude.
LWaB
07-16-07, 11:15 PM
yeah, sure. 20" & below, i should have said. how is that? can you skid well?

It is a dual suspension Moulton (front brake) and I did a Super Randonneur series last year on it, so it works quite well. I don't bother much with skids, that's kiddy stuff.
Elad63
07-17-07, 05:28 AM
getting ready to convert this folder into a ss, with front brake
levity
07-19-07, 01:49 PM
It is a dual suspension Moulton (front brake) and I did a Super Randonneur series last year on it, so it works quite well.

super randonneur on a fixie!? my hat is off to you.


I don't bother much with skids, that's kiddy stuff.

ooh, burn! :D
abeabe
07-19-07, 03:14 PM
Here's my 20:
http://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/WillFCC_aol_2-1.jpg

wait a minute. detailz plz
eMwolB
07-19-07, 03:16 PM
Just give me an excuse to post pix!
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/jackxter/Bicycles002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>
eMwolB
07-19-07, 03:20 PM
Now let's try to do it correctly...DUH:mad:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/jackxter/Bicycles002.jpg
eMwolB
07-19-07, 03:22 PM
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/jackxter/Bicycles002.jpg
james_swift
07-19-07, 04:29 PM
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/suntoryjim/swift/IMG_0604.jpg
willfcc
07-19-07, 04:59 PM
wait a minute. detailz plz
FGG linky (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/WillFCC_aol_2.htm)
trentschler
07-20-07, 04:47 PM
I have a bike on FGG (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/dec/TonyRentschler.htm).
anomaly
07-20-07, 09:21 PM
Here's my 20:
http://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/WillFCC_aol_2-1.jpg
I ALMOST got a Haro Pursuit for $125 that was NOS, but someone got to it before I did. I wanted to cry.