AaronH

It was in John Hendry Park on the east side of Trout Lake where the footpath and cycle path split. There are always people walking on that path.
Maybe I'll get a White Industries ENO freewheel and then I won't have to shout out ahead... but love how quiet FG is....

Haven't had the chance to ride into downtown on the Dunsmuir route yet. I'd like to ride to work, but I pack way too much crap.

Squirrelli

Oh! I know where you're talking about! I really hate it when people have their dogs unleashed and sometimes they wander onto the bike path.

Same, my pedals used to click click click click click but now with clipless, everything is really quiet, besides when I unclip and it makes that clickaty noise. Other than that, my bike is quiet 95% of the time, then again, my chain makes a bit of noise when I hit a road bump and such.

Do you work downtown?

AaronH

I work downtown about 50% of the time with my current job.

BryantTheTyrant

Pictures, anyone?

Sup fellas. I must say this thread/forum helped me immensely.

I got my first FG bike on August 27th and have barely had the time to take images, or post, while balancing wanting to ride everyday, and work.

BIKESDIRECT IS Handled a small issue I had with ease, and deliver within 5 days. Shoutout to them.

I will individually get to you and thank those who's insightful and patient posts took me there..

Grabbed a 17t Surly cog, a light, installed the brake with the 20mm nut, and an OnGuard chain - for now.

The saddle was a little pushed forward in these pics, it's back to normal..

Keep rollin'.









Bike got some scratches, legs are bruised and sore, and I love riding fixed.

*Edit*
That Ritchey stem was an add-on that didn't come stock. (Special thanks to Cliff @ BikesDirect)

kinvid

what size is the bike and how tall are you..inseam? I'm 5'10 w/33" inseam with shoes and can't decide whether 54 or 56 will be a best fit for me.

BryantTheTyrant

We're about the same and the 54 feels great.

T.Y.

17t cog, bullhorn, selle italia saddle, fizik bar tape

c double

TejanoTrackie 

^^^ Nice! Very clean looking.

NormanF

I'm 5'7" and have 30" inseam jeans. I normally ride a 54 cm road bike. I go down a size for fixed gear. And it fits me perfect!

xjeffro

yo whats up everyone... im new to the fixed gear culture, I was eager to get the Motobecane track from BD for about 3 months now. I came across this forum, and read through this whole thread ALL OF IT. Everyone seemed to be pretty chill, and helpful. After a few months, BD finally re-stocked on the motobecane and I finally got mine! (minkblue). It arrived in 4 days! thanks to all!, for the informative posts and responses.

yummygooey

Nice. A fellow mink blue Track owner. Finally. Here's mine:

xjeffro

Complete.

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dk2ck

Hello, I'm a bit new to cycling still so I was wondering if this stem: https://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...0-17-rise.html

would fit on my Motobecane Track. Thanks for the help.

JDMFanatic

Yes it will, dk2ck.

TejanoTrackie 

Well, for sure the stem will fit on the fork steerer tube, but the bar might not fit in the stem. Problem is that although BikesDirect claims in their specs that the bar and stem are 26.0mm, they have a bad habit of supplying their bikes with 25.4mm bars and stems. This happened to me twice with a Kilo WT and Moto Messenger. You might want to check to see if either the bar or stem are marked with the clamp diameter. If the bar is actually 25.4mm, then you will need to shim it to work with the VO 26.0mm stem.

yummygooey

My Moto Track came with a 26.0 bar.

TejanoTrackie 

Out of curiosity, when did you buy it? I think many of the BD bikes may have previously used 26.0mm bars / stems as shown in their specs, but recently changed to 25.4mm from old inventory to save on costs. Another oddity when I received my Moto Messenger was that the stem length and bar width were significantly different than spec'd. Anyways, one lesson I've learned from BD is don't buy any changeout parts for them before receiving the bike first. Anyone need a 460mm wide drop bar or 120mm stem?

yummygooey

I bought mine in... March 2010? Somewhere around there. If I remember correctly, the drop bars that come stock with the Moto Track have an indication of the clamp diameter. It should say 26.0 on the clamp section. The stock stem also has an indication somewhere of the length, but I'm not sure if it says anything about steerer/clamp specs.

460mm wide? 120mm long? Interesting choice of parts from BD for such a small bike, haha. It definitely makes sense to assume that they're using old inventory on these bikes.

xjeffro

hey all, just had a few questions before hitting the road with my first fixed. Ive got the 2010 motobecane, and just assebled her. I was wondering What parts i should lube/grease up? before hitting the streets. And If i should get the lockring and cog tightened before taking her out? the bike was 90% assembled when i got her. and was wondering if i should re-tighten everything? or would it be fine to ride? I rode up and down my street, and noticed some clinking/clanking sounds... how would i make it so it would be near silent/completely quiet?? any response would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance.

TejanoTrackie 

@xjeffro - Stop and don't ride your bike anymore until you properly adjust and tighten certain items. Although your bike appears to be mostly assembled, it has definitely not been adjusted or tightened properly for use, and you risk serious damage such as stripping your hub threads if you don't do the following:

1) Remove the rear wheel, tighten the fixed cog clockwise with a chainwhip and tighten the lockring counter-clockwise with a lockring tool. Don't have those tools, then either buy them or take it to your lbs.
2) Check your wheel bearing adjustment. If the axles turn rough and hard, you will need 13mm and 15mm cone wrenches to adjust them. Again, buy them or go to lbs.
3) Install the rear wheel and adjust chain tension so that at its tightest point your chain has at least 1/2" slack.
4) Tighten all the chainring bolts and the crank mounting bolts. The crank mounting bolts should be tightened to about 33 ft-lbs, which is tight enough to require a medium sized ratchet wrench. I use a torque wrench, but that will cost you a bunch.
5) As to lubrication, initially you should be fine. The only item that requires periodic cleaning and relubrication is your chain.

keeganzero

I just purchased my own Motobecane Track (thanks to this thread) and looking forward to riding once again. I had a Kilo TT but it got stolen from my school campus when I locked it up one night.

Only question I have is how easy will it be to make the back brake a front bake? I skimmed over this thread and saw a lot of you did it, but would anyone care to explain to me the steps? How to cut the wire? What extra tools I need?

Squirrelli

You will need to go to your local shop/co-op for a longer recessed nut, take the one you have and ask if they have a longer one.

This is the tool you want to use to cut your cable and housing, you should also read this article beforehand.

keeganzero

This work?

https://www.amazon.com/Brake-Front-Ca.../dp/B000AO9QBU

AaronH

Went to the LBS from which I usually buy my bikes. Mechanic looks at me, at the bike, at me, at the bike and tells me my 52cm is too small for me.
Measured up for a 55cm. Long torso and arms apparently.

So much for picking up a FG as the 3rd "cheap" bike