Fixed Gear Freestyle - New and looking for advice on Fixed Gear bicycles!!

I've recently began cycling to get fitter but am enjoying it very thoroughly and want to upgrade. I ride PRIMARILY on the roads/paths so off-roading isnt of huge improtance. But if I can get a bike that could facilitate that if the occasion came then great!

I'm looking for a fixed gear (the ones where you HAVE to pedal and if you pedal backwards you break/go backwards)

Problem is I'm also looking for a bike that as well as being fixed gear, is BMX-like so I can do tricks, etc but also high/comfortable enough to cruise sitting down without any problems..


These are the sort of bikes I'm interested in height and shape wise, just an FYI:

http://plussizebmx.squarespace.com/storage/4894_94875068175_39193263175_2153104_6608633_n.jpg

http://bmxcruiser.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Kuwahara-Laserlite-Pro-BMX-Cruiser-241.jpg

But I'm not sure if you can get bikes like this fixed gear?

Sorry for the essay, but I would appreciate any advice you guys can give!

Thanks!

http://kjgfixed.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ns_analog_eurobike.jpg

Get something like that. Not a fixed hybrid lol.

And start frequenting Pedal Consumption as well as Prolly is not Probably. Thames and Watson have been all over FGFS as of late.

Oh and I'm also assuming I'd want 24" or 26". 20" would be too umcomfrotable for cruising.

Yeah, more impractical than anything.

Good luck. Just google "fixed gear freestyle" and you'll find plenty of stuff, as well as videos that will show you the stuff you will be doing.

I wish I was coordinated to freestyle anything, but nope. I'm just awkward enough to ride.

What those guys said. You're looking for Fixed Gear Free Style stuff, I have nothing else to contribute.

Your best bet is a fixed gear freestyle bike, which as a group here we do not know too much about. But the Trick Track forum has many good dudes that know their stuff. Check out there.

http://tricktrack.org/forum/

Thanks for all the replies folks, I really appreciate the help.

I've looked at freestyle fixed gear but I'm not keen on the high seat / level seat/handlebars..

http://www.precisionbikeshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/se-om-flyer-bike-yowzersyllw-10-zoom.jpg

Something this shape seems more my style, but I dont know if things like these come in fixed gear.

And obiously not the McDonalds colours.

or

http://www.savycycle.ca/files/2011/11/DK-Asterik-26-472x354.jpg


Also, Please dont think I'm ignoring your advice/suggestions. Believe me I'm not! I just want to get a bikie I'm 100% happy with!

Then just slam the seat? You're kinda looking for something doesn't exist.

I think you'd have a hell of a time pedaling a bike like the ones you posted at anything above walking speeds, with the seat that low. Standing up and riding fixed gear for any significant length kind of sucks, imo.

I see. I wasnt sure if it did or not!

I just found this video, and the bikes at 0:24 and 0:42 are almost exactly the shape I'm looking for. If anyone could tell me the type of bike I'd be appreciative!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5WO3OxIR8k

1:32 also has a closeup of a similar sort for a better idea.

I don't know, man. You could always get one of the bikes you listed above, and get a rear wheel with a fixed gear hub, and then put a cog and lockring on it. As far as I know though, you're looking for something that doesn't exist, as mentioned above.

I don't know, man. You could always get one of the bikes you listed above, and get a rear wheel with a fixed gear hub, and then put a cog and lockring on it. As far as I know though, you're looking for something that doesn't exist, as mentioned above.

The saddles are too low on those BMX bikes for FG riding.

At this point you are asking for two different things.

A bike that can be used for traveling any distance, but can still be used for some tricks will not look anything like the style you are going for.

You have a few options: get a bike that is the style you want but it wont be practical for the ride you want. Get a bike for the ride you want, but it wont be that style, or get both.

The saddles are too low on those BMX bikes for FG riding.

I mentioned that potentially being an issue in an earlier post. I've never done it, so I couldn't say definitively, but even if it were possible, it would suck horribly to ride fixed with a saddle that low.

OK guys I think I'm just gonna have to forget about the BMX style, but a bike in this vide at 1:32 shows a good shape that I would be happy with but is also fixed gear. Any idea what type of bike it is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5WO3OxIR8k

It looks like a standard Fixed Gear Free Style bike.

That looks very similar to the bike GMJ posted. Seriously, check tricktrack. They'll help you. I don't have the credentials to recommend FGFS bikes.

Ah I see.

This looks perfect for me and came up with freestyle fixed bikes

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brooklyn-machine-works-on-da-street-superb-bicycle1.jpg


http://www.chariandconyc.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC_2800.jpg

But these are custom I believe. Can you get similar ones stock?

This will be my last annoying post I promise :)

Yes, you can. Are you looking for complete or to build up?

Check out some of Volume Bikes:
http://volumebikes.com/70026/bikes/sledgehammer/

Yes, you can. Are you looking for complete or to build up?

Check out some of Volume Bikes:
http://volumebikes.com/70026/bikes/sledgehammer/

Are all 3 of those bikes fixed? And definately not compete! I'm just biking 2-4 hours everyday for fitness. Well in the beginning it was for fitness, but the more I do it, it's becoming more and more for enjoyment.

The thrasher and sledgehammer look like bikes I could see myself with, I'm just not sure whether they are fixed! I think the Thrasher is...

I'm fairly certain they're all intended for FGFS, but you can ride them fixed or with a freewheel.

I should note that it sounds like you want a complete bike, versus one in which you would buy all the components and build it up yourself.
(not compete, lol)

I'm really taking some shots in the dark here, but this looks like up your alley also:
http://store.citygrounds.com/store/product/12933/2012-Specialized-P.Fix-Trick-Bike/

I'm fairly certain they're all intended for FGFS, but you can ride them fixed or with a freewheel.

I should note that it sounds like you want a complete bike, versus one in which you would buy all the components and build it up yourself.
(not compete, lol)

I'm really taking some shots in the dark here, but this looks like up your alley also:
http://store.citygrounds.com/store/product/12933/2012-Specialized-P.Fix-Trick-Bike/

Oh, ha, my mistake!

That bicycle you posted is perfect. It looks exactly how I want it to and does exactly what i want. Only downfall is, it seems a tad pricey for someone who is currently unemployed!

Do you have any other ideas or suggestions?

I really appreciate all your help by the way.

The Thrasher runs a little cheaper.

550 complete here:
http://store.citygrounds.com/store/product/10350/Volume-Thrasher-Complete-Bike-Black/

Below that I have no clue. Tricktrack prolly (lol) knows.

With those Volumes, since you want fixed, you'll want to look at the Thrasher. Whats your budget? You could always go for a PK Ripper too. That one seems to be popular.

Okay thanks alot.

Out of curiosity, are there any bikes like the http://store.citygrounds.com/store/product/12933/2012-Specialized-P.Fix-Trick-Bike/ that are single speed? That you know of? :)

With those Volumes, since you want fixed, you'll want to look at the Thrasher. Whats your budget? You could always go for a PK Ripper too. That one seems to be popular.

I'm just thinking now if I cant get exactly what I want in fixed I'd be happy with single speed I think. If you take a look at the quick link above that is almost the perfect bike for me. Is there any sort in single speed?

Ah I see.

This looks perfect for me and came up with freestyle fixed bikes

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brooklyn-machine-works-on-da-street-superb-bicycle1.jpg


http://www.chariandconyc.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC_2800.jpg

But these are custom I believe. Can you get similar ones stock?

This will be my last annoying post I promise :)

Or single speeds like this

That Specialized is singlespeed. It has a 10t cassette driver in place of a FW, which is why the gearing is so small.

if you dropped the idea of fixed...

http://www.sebikes.com/graphics/2012_SE_Big%20Ripper_SideB.jpg

http://www.firemansbikes.com/2.16.10photos%20059.JPG

They're quite nice ^^

And yes I have dropped fixed speed as now it seems I wont get what I want in fixed, and I'd be just as happy with single speed.


Any idea on other bikes similar shape/looking to these

http://www.chariandconyc.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSC_2800.jpg

http://superbbicycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/brooklyn-machine-works-on-da-street-superb-bicycle1.jpg

http://images.nitrosell.com/product_images/7/1674/large-10TR-SP1010.jpg

?

Honestly, that Specialized is awesome. The specs are really sweet too.

Honestly, that Specialized is awesome. The specs are really sweet too.

I admit it really does. When ordering what does it mean when choosing short or long? :s

And are you sure its single speed not fixed gear?

It has a driver, definitely not fixed. I have no idea on the short and long thing. The only options I see are the s/m/l sizes.

That specialized is actually the p. fix model. Yes, its intended to be ridden fixed.

Even though I don't ride fgfs, I can still geek on how cool the bikes look.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/chewys-def-wish-2443_17.jpg

/godandfamous

Is there any way to turn fixed into single speed?

I love the look of these bikes but could maybe do with it single speed

Is there any way to turn fixed into single speed?

I love the look of these bikes but could maybe do with it single speed

If you got a flip-flop hub, its as easy as threading a freewheel on there. Otherwise, get a new wheel or hub and go ham, dude.

Run a brake unless you TedShred on the reg.

If you got a flip-flop hub, its as easy as threading a freewheel on there. Otherwise, get a new wheel or hub and go ham, dude.

Run a brake unless you TedShred on the reg.

Thanks for the reply. I do, however, have no idea what ham or ted shred is :p

But I think what your'e saying is that it IS generally simple to turn a fixie into a single speed?

The specialized P. Fix that you posted comes with a flip flop hub so you can convert it to fixed very easily. It comes stock as a single speed so to convert it to fixed you just have to turn the wheel around and put a fixed cog and lockring on it

The specialized P. Fix that you posted comes with a flip flop hub so you can convert it to fixed very easily. It comes stock as a single speed so to convert it to fixed you just have to turn the wheel around and put a fixed cog and lockring on it

Ok thanks!

I dont mean to derail the thread too much, but do you think these sort of bikes (single speed) would be too unfomfortable to cruise on? Even with the seat risen?

http://www.bigimagerack.com/cfs/img/2011/190249d1/weblrg.jpg

http://img.tredz.co.uk/prodimg/45602_1_Zoom.jpg

The p.fix is not flip flop. They use their own system where you bolt the driver in place if you want to go fixed, and either loosen or take out the fixed bolts to let it coast. **** is sweeeeeet

EDIT: From the P. Fix specs "Rear hub: convertible fixed/freewheel cog driver cassette, 4x sealed cartridge bearing, CNCd 10t cog driver, hollow 14mm Cr-Mo axle, 23mm contact, 17mm axle nuts, 36h"

That specialized is actually the p. fix model. Yes, its intended to be ridden fixed.

But its sold with a 10t driver and a 28t sprocket. Not super cheap to just give up and replace.

EDIT: I missed MincedFeets post, and I missed that in the specs about the convertible thing on the cassette. But I personally wouldn't want to pin that thing and have it fail. That would be scary.

op...you'd be better off putting that p-fix on hold along with forgetting all the bad info you have gotten in this thread.

your 1st pics were bmx (maybe bmx cruisers?) & the ones you just posted are dirt jumpers. you obviously like that sloping toptube with a low, angled-back seat look but it doesn't work so good for fixed gear, or for riding any distance unless you have great legs & can handle standing on your pedals almost all the time.

you need to take a time-out & decide what it is you really want in a bike

have fun & good luck...

op...you'd be better off putting that p-fix on hold along with forgetting all the bad info you have gotten in this thread.

your 1st pics were bmx (maybe bmx cruisers?) & the ones you just posted are dirt jumpers. you obviously like that sloping toptube with a low, angled-back seat look but it doesn't work so good for fixed gear, or for riding any distance unless you have great legs & can handle standing on your pedals almost all the time.

you need to take a time-out & decide what it is you really want in a bike

have fun & good luck...

Those first pics were cruisers, correct. But once people were posting pictures of fgfs bikes, he said thats what he was looking for. And in the video he posted, he stated times when people were riding fgfs bikes. I think its safe to say thats what he's been looking for.

I hear Leaders aluminum frames are great for tricking, might wanna give those a shot.

Most of the fixed gear freestyle bikes you want are usually sold frame only. That picture of Ed Wonka is a GRIME G.O.A.T. The specialized p fix is the best bike for tricking if your into the 26" wheels. That bike is solid as ****. Also check out volume thrasher completes and the Subrosa completes. This is the wrong place to ask stuff about fgfs go over to tricktrack.org and ask questions.

Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated.

I think now ive come to the conclusion I AM looking for a fgfs LOOKING bike, but a single speed would be more versatile and suited to me.

So basically a single speed fgfs-looking bicycle. The Spec P.Fix is the only one I have come across thus far.

Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated.

I think now ive come to the conclusion I AM looking for a fgfs LOOKING bike, but a single speed would be more versatile and suited to me.

So basically a single speed fgfs-looking bicycle. The Spec P.Fix is the only one I have come across thus far. On all of those bikes you can put a flip flop hub on them and run either fixed gear or single speed. The thing you want to look for is a bike that has brake mounts so you can use a front and back brake if your running single speed. Volume thrasher completes come with a free wheel so you can coast but no breaks. The grime goat isn't drilled for breaks. I ride a SE us versus them frame and it's drilled for front and back brakes but I ride it fixed so i'm brakeless. Most of the good fgfs frames your going to have to buy the frame then build it up yourself there's not many fgfs bikes that come complete. Just find a frame you like make sure its drilled for brakes and get a wheelset with a flip flop hub and some brakes.

Ah ok thanks.

The Volume Vandal looks perfect. Could that be riden single speed with a flip flop hub?

I think I'll have to do some research as I have no idea were to start when building my own bike!