Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

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Sticky: The new Post Your SS/FG Photos!

As promised here's the link to the original. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=369378

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jtgotsjets

11-20-09 05:20 PM
Sticky: new forum

is lame. All the words are bigger which means I have to scroll down to see as many threads. I am not blind, I could see them before. I can't click to the last page of a thread from the main ss/fg forum, I first have to enter the thread, then click last page once inside. I don't think big bubbly...

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Tom Stormcrowe

11-19-09 07:23 PM
Sticky: Single Speed and Fixed Gear Specialized Market Forum Added

Hey all, we decided to add some specialized markets after the experiment in Classic and Vintage went as well as it did. If you look up at the top of the forum, you'll find a new embedded subforum for your particular type of bikes! It'll make it easier for you to advertise your bikes that yu have...

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day1si

11-19-09 07:43 AM
Sticky: Fixed Gear/Single Speed - Start Here!

Everyone was a newb once. Let's use this thread to help out those who are starting out on fixed gears and single speed bike. Please post links to useful threads and websites related to fixed gear and single speed concepts. Do not post unless you have something constructive to add as this is a...

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IMHO

09-28-09 05:37 AM
Sticky: Anyone wanna trade ? No cash offers, or "for sale" if you want to keep this thread

what i have: colnago sloping shoulder straight blade lugged chromed steel. 1" threaded, steerer cut for 100mm headtube, drilled. what i want: flat shoulder round tube track fork to fit same bike. finish/condition unimportant as bike and fork will be repainted together.

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Dannihilator

08-23-09 11:02 PM

The BD $279 Motobecane vs. custom build or complete of CL?

Kinda at a cross roads deciding now...........I can buy a complete 10 or 12 spd bike off CL for about $100 which will need converting and prolly tires, tubes. I think I could convert under $100. Or, I could buy a converted one for about $200-250 with mostly stock parts that came on the bike like...

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botto

11-20-09 05:37 PM
Campy or Tektro?

Don't laugh. I have a set of Tektro R530s, which is Tektro's better brakes, and a set of Campy Xenons, which is their bottom of the range. Which is going to perform better? Just wondering if anyone has tried either or both.

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thirdgenbird

11-20-09 05:35 PM
why are these wheels so cheap?

http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Tessa-Wheelset-Red-Anodized__Eighthinch_Tessa_Red_Ano.aspx also, if i decide to buy some phil wood hubs and deep v's should i get anodized hubs with anodized red wheels, or black hubs. my frame will be a blueish green. and what kind of...

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thirdgenbird

11-20-09 05:29 PM
Jackass BFSSFG poseur tarck bicyclist of the day

I wish i could reach into my computer screen with an allen key and fix this guy's bike. http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/feb/RoccoPendola-1.jpg http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/feb/RoccoPendola.htm

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ianjk

11-20-09 05:24 PM
At-home repair service mishap

I contacted an at-home bike repair service to true my new wheels, put the tires on, and to make sure I put the bike together correctly (Mercier Kilo TT). Dude showed up and didn't bring a chainwhip in his tool box. I even considered calling in advance and asking him to bring it but I'm a noob and...

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jtgotsjets

11-20-09 05:14 PM
How come when i say "nice bike" to a female FG rider, they think im hitting on them?

im just trying to say nice bike. are girls that conceited where they think every guy that says nice bike is trying to hit on them? this seems to hold true with FG girls...probably because they think they are the ****.

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Triple8Sol

11-20-09 04:46 PM
Motobecane Track Team - thanks for the ideas

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/DSC04967.jpg For months I have had forum members suggest a Pro Level Track bike And at last I have the sample Pictures below: {production will of course have chain and chain ring - but Shimano delivery on DuraAce level track stuff is slow!} ...

Posted By bikesdirect_com

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j3ffr3y

11-20-09 04:28 PM
"I have never been impressed by FGFS and tricks on fixies are dumb and and and..."

Fakie wheelie http://vimeo.com/7677701 Can you do that on your bmx? I should say I'm not a FGFS fanboy and I don't do tricksies on my ficksies, but at a certain point you have to just tip your hat.

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bionnaki

11-20-09 04:11 PM
42 below fixed bike

i have seen those 42 below fixed gear bikes that they used for a promo and gave away. i have a chance to get one for a nice price. does anyone know what kind of bike it actually is? what brand and all? thanks

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meatrat1@yahoo.

11-20-09 04:11 PM
SS or FG options for mid 80's univega?

I've got a circa 1986 Univega Gran Turismo in my basement that I'd like to convert to either a Ss or FG ride. The bike has a 6 spd freewheel on it (rear dropout spacing is 126mm). What are my options since I don't have a cassette hub on the rear wheel? The wheels are really nice on this bike, 42...

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not_jason

11-20-09 04:10 PM
looking to get my gf a bike

i am trying to get my girlfriend into riding with me and so i have to buy her a bike. most likely a ss, and then maybe ease her into fixed riding. i don't want to spend a whole lot since i'm not that sure if she will even get into it. that does not mean i am just looking for something mad cheap...

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meatrat1@yahoo.

11-20-09 04:09 PM
New handmade fixed

ladies and gents, Just built this guy up with the best of the best. Araya Rim laced 3X to Phil high flange, 75 crank and BB, Nitto Jag to B123, B17 ti rails.. ohh and I handcrafted the frame. Check er' out here - http://www.stanridgespeed.com/track.htm

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LoRoK

11-20-09 03:47 PM
getting a bike for the girlfriend, need some advice on my options

I'm planning on getting a bike for my girlfriend who's about 5'4" my budget is no higher than 400. so my options at this point are bikesdirect bikes. or i was thinking about buying a frame and building it up since i already have some parts that i wouldn't have to buy. i just don't know much...

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seau grateau

11-20-09 03:30 PM
formula/program for converting speed to RPM and vice versa?

is there a formula or program that allows me to convert my mph to rpm based on my gear ratio? or vice versa. just curious really but i haven't found anything online.

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teedoff087

11-20-09 03:11 PM
Track drops with aero lever

Can one put an aero brake lever on track drops? I want to get a pair of B123s or 125s and I'm not really a fan of the little bmx lever, but I've heard that aero levers don't really fit well on track drops. I've also never seen a picture of track drops with an aero lever on them, which only...

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gospastic

11-20-09 03:00 PM
Fender

I commute on my conversion bike, rain or shine, and when it rains it definitely sucks. I think a fender would help prevent the brown streak from my ass up my backpack. Anyone know of a cheap, decent looking fender that will attach to an old schwinn road frame?

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bionnaki

11-20-09 01:33 PM
Let's forget fad and fashion for a moment

I've never been a bike messenger nor have I played one on the Internet. I'm a SS/FG devotee, but I really don't understand why anyone who makes their living riding a bike in city traffic all day would want to do it on a brakeless fixed gear. If I were doing this daily, I would probably use a...

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bionnaki

11-20-09 01:31 PM
Thinking about changing to a smaller cog

Hello everyone. Right now i am running a 46x16t, 76.9 gear inches, 2.9 gear ratio. If i ran a higher gear ratio i would use my front brake so skid patches aren't important. The type of riding i'm doing is mostly commuting from home to school and back. The route is about 1.5 miles and maybe one...

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adriano

11-20-09 01:01 PM
standover or TT lengh - what sizing works for you?

i've been trying to figure out my size in a track frame by comparing measurements to my current road bike, which fits me perfectly. of course, nothing matches up perfectly, and i wouldn't expect them to... i've done a lot of reading. some say to go with a bike that most closely matches my...

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Inertianinja

11-20-09 12:05 PM
Who makes handlebars like these?

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/interbike_2009_day3_17.jpg ??

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exfreewheeler

11-20-09 11:50 AM