What are the essentials for a fixie rider
 

Just got my bike yesterday and I am wondering what I should buy now.

I already have a lock if I ever need it.

I need to buy a helmet, lights, and a seat bag.

What else do you guys recommend I buy?

Skinny jeans and a pack of smokes. :)

lol@thisthread

Some risers, some oury's, a lot of njs parts....

Are you guys serious?

I thought this thread was a good idea. This is my first fixie bike and I was wondering what were some good things to buy like gear, tools, etc.

spoke cards

Cases of PBR.

650c front wheel

cans come in thirty packs... noob!

aerospokes lols!

Like a heart attack.

It was a great idea and we're giving you expert advice.

duh, there's one in my fridge right now. pfffft.

it will depend on what type of riding you are doing but since you mentioned you will be getting a seat bag i would recommend you stock it with an extra tube and/or patches, tire levers, and maybe a multi tool. oh and a frame pump.

Co2 > frame pump.

Thank you for the suggestions, unlike everyone else.

Alright, I'll bite.

A fixed gear refers to the the drivetrain of the bike. You don't need anything different to ride it than any other bicycle. It's still a bicycle.

Don't forget your messenger bag to carry all of your PBR and "fixie" tools:

http://bikeportland.org/wp-content/m...ckbrakebIG.jpg

This.

Also +1 on the multi-tools.

Get the Blackburn Toolmanator

All you really need is one of these:

http://www.universalcycles.com/image...dium/32954.jpg

Multi-tool (I like the Crank Bros. m17)
Pedro's Trixie
tire levers
Spare tube
Pump or CO2 inflator w/ cartridge
Patch kit
Blinkie
Headlight
Dollar Bill
Presta/Schrader adapter
scratch pad and pen

My two essentials:
A metric hex key (allen wrench) multi tool that goes up to six
A 15mm wrench.

This covers any fit adjustments and removal of the wheels if you need to put it in/on your car.

Since you're just starting fixed, chances are you're going to want to try different ratios. Get a chain whip and lockring tool so you can switch cogs.

If you don't put a cog and lockring on tight enough you will feel slippage on acceleration and when skidding or applying backpressure to the pedals heavily. If that happens follow this:
http://i.imgur.com/OTTjN.jpg

That concludes most of what I needed in the first month or so of riding. Everyone has different experiences but maybe ours will overlap a little.

Also - you mentioned you wanted lights. Beware of lights that require a button cell battery (most knogs or little lights). They usually take two batteries and replacements are sold in 3 packs for $11. If you don't want to pay the value of your light every time the battery dies get a rechargeable one. I have a Blackburn Flea which cost somewhere under $30 and it's small, usb rechargable, and brighter than my old knog light. Highly recommend if you don't need a full on pitch darkness headlight.

Even better if it goes up to 8 (for crank arm bolts).