Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - New To Fixies

Hi everyone,

New to fixies, just got this as my new toy.

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I'm debating on whether or not I should put a front brake on it. I live in an area with a lot of rolling hills and I already had a few close calls.

Let me know what you think and if there are any other improvements I can make.

Umm, where are your straps?

Nice bike.

Get a brake so you live long enough to learn to ride that bike.

And some foot retention.

your bike will look cooler with out a brake.

Is that seat post for looks or is it so the bike will fit you? If it's for the fit then your frame size might be a bit off.
White chain = fashion and dirt collector. Sweet frame BTY...My 2¢ worth.

OMG, f*ck you!! Where'd you get the dough for that?!

haha, jk but +1 on foot retention and front brake though, you'll probably thank your brakes when they save your life
and do you really need that big of a setback on your seatpost? seems odd to me, you must really not fit the frame well?

Thanks for the input!

Straps are on the way... and the seat is an actual time trial saddle, I really like the fit.

Any riding tips?

You are new to fixed gears and you are riding that?!?!?!

Have fun.

Thanks for the input!

Straps are on the way... and the seat is an actual time trial saddle, I really like the fit.

Any riding tips?

Use a front brake, especially riding the rollers.

very nice first bike...

that is an awesome seat, is that stock?

No foot rentention? Check
No brakes? Check
Smart? Check

You are new to fixed gears and you are riding that?!?!?!

**** you.

Fixed.

Seriously get some foot retention and a brake.

I picked the seat out, fizik Ares... and it's still a work in progress. I just picked it up today :).

I'm getting the straps in a few days and the front brake I'm definitely going to put on.

brakes,but it is a really really nice bike.

I hope you have a garage or a damn good lock. I wouldn't want to ride that bike on the street in my city, much less lock it up anywhere out of sight.

lovin the bike,except for the obvious. i am dissapointed that you put a 130bcd crank on that frame/wheelset. it would be a beaut with some 144bcd

lovin the bike,except for the obvious. i am dissapointed that you put a 130bcd crank on that frame/wheelset. it would be a beaut with some 144bcd

Yeah, OP cheaped out on the most important part of that build. Drivetrain. $2 chain heh.

Is that a cobra wing base bar?

lovin the bike,except for the obvious. i am dissapointed that you put a 130bcd crank on that frame/wheelset. it would be a beaut with some 144bcd

What type of crank would you recommend? I went with the 130 for easier stopping since I originally didn't want any brakes. Now I'm putting on a front brake I might look into other cranks. I have a 16T cog with the 44T in the front. Do you recommend any other combinations?

Also, do you recommend a specific brand of chains? The white KMC chain was just a temporary fix while I shopped around.

Do you just have no budget?

eclipse2,

Very, very nice. Do the front brake thing. Do the foot retention thing. Ignore the nit-pickers and enjoy the hell out of that beauty. :thumb:

What type of crank would you recommend? I went with the 130 for easier stopping since I originally didn't want any brakes.

What? Perhaps you got that bit of info here in this forum from posters that don't know WTF they are talking about.
Anyway.. You need these bro..Black Sugino 75 ___FTW

That is pretty friken nuts for a first bike.

How much does that bike weigh?

Okay, here's what you need to do:

-get a regular chain (not white)
-black bar tape
-black tires
-new crank
-foot retention
-brake
-new seatpost

the wheels and frame are good, though. But you should take those stickers off the wheels, they are tacky.

That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).

It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.

That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).

It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.

he speaks truth. as far as cranks,i mean those arent bad cranks,but it deserves some c75s,miche,campy,something like that. if this is your first bike, i doubt you have much a budget.

his mama probably bought it for him. its a nice bike. but not a good first bike.

Yeah, I wouldn't put that anywhere near the streets. If you want a street bike you're better off with something that can withstand a beating (steel). And honestly, what's another $400 if you spent however much you did on this for your first bike.

I have the feeling whatever part of town OP is riding this bike around in isn't a high crime area

That's such a gorgeous bike... are you using it as a street bike or in the velodrome? If it is staying on the track, you can't put a brake on. If it is for the road, see if that fork is drilled for brakes. That's a nice track bike, it might not be. If it isn't, and you want to put on brakes (you should), you will have to swap the fork (I wouldn't drill a carbon fork).

It really is an incredible bike... but I would hate to see it on the streets. It'll get torn up in no time.

+1


I have the feeling whatever part of town OP is riding this bike around in isn't a high crime area

+1

I imagine it's not a high traffic area, either.

Thanks for the input guys, I'll be fixing it up a little bit more and I'll post some new pics.

I live in the south bay, so the traffic is reasonable. I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!

See you guys out there soon!

South bay, like in Los Angeles?

probably florida

I want to get enough riding in so I feel comfortable doing my first Bike Party!


We have many what you can call a "bike party" in LA, so that's why I guessed.

South Bay, Los Gatos/San Jose

Rolling hills are awesome brakeless, don't put that **** on. HTFU

I live in Irvine, CA and there's a pack of 8th/9th graders with vigorellis, risers, and tk2s for tricking. :rolleyes:

South Bay, Los Gatos/San Jose

That's where I live. Alamden.

As far as cranks go, check out the Truvativ Omniums. I have them on my bike and they are the stiffest, nicest track cranks I've ever used. Nice frame needs nice cranks.

I hope you have a garage or a damn good lock. I wouldn't want to ride that bike on the street in my city, much less lock it up anywhere out of sight.

+1, invest in several U-locks and a few good cable locks. I couldn't picture riding anything nicer than a BD bike around my university, and it's relatively safe here. If you live in any sort of urban area, I would highly recommend NOT locking that bike anywhere and NOT riding at night. Ever.

As far as cranks go, check out the Truvativ Omniums. Nice frame needs nice cranks.

Nah! Go italian on that Build.
And if you gots the money to build that then
you gots the money to build a beater bike cuz
that bike looks like its for weekend fitness rides where you dont have to lock it up! :thumb:

I live in Irvine, CA and there's a pack of 8th/9th graders with vigorellis, risers, and tk2s for tricking. :rolleyes:

+1

I live in walnut creek, ca and i've got the same god damn problem

dude that bike looks insanely expensive...BTW I would put a brake of some sort cuz u and the bike will be jacked if u don't. Again nice bike!

go brakeless that way when your bike gets stolen, and it will, the thief will crash riding it away

go brakeless that way when your bike gets stolen, and it will, the thief will crash riding it away
This is the only logical argument for going brakeless.

Clipless pedals would also help.

By the way foot retention ROCKS! More pics to come soon...

Anyone recommendations on a sleek looking center mount head light? Even if it's not center mount as long as it's not too big...

You are not putting a headlight on that bike.

You are not putting a headlight on that bike.

this.