What are the essentials for a fixie rider
08-11-11 | 06:07 PM
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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?
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?
08-11-11 | 06:23 PM
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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.
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.
08-11-11 | 06:42 PM
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Like a heart attack.
It was a great idea and we're giving you expert advice.
It was a great idea and we're giving you expert advice.
08-11-11 | 06:44 PM
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08-11-11 | 06:47 PM
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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.
08-11-11 | 06:54 PM
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Thank you for the suggestions, unlike everyone else.
08-11-11 | 07:51 PM
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08-11-11 | 08:13 PM
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Get the Blackburn Toolmanator
08-11-11 | 08:20 PM
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08-11-11 | 08:22 PM
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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
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
08-11-11 | 08:41 PM
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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:
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.
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:
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.
Last edited by EpicSchwinn; 08-11-11 at 08:46 PM.