How to Get into Fixed Gear
Hello everyone,
I own a Giant OCR1 bicycle however the roads where I live are terrible and so I was wanting a bike that was more durable and appropriate for my roads. I want a fixed gear, but wasn't sure which bike I should look into and I was hoping for any advice to help me get started. I would like to build one but I am not sure which frame, new/ used, wheelset, etc. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you KD |
What's your purpose for the bike? commuting or simply road riding?
Also you will probably get Kilo TT as an answer so here you are http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm |
Sounds like you need a bike that can hanlde bigger tires. Salsa and Surly have quite a few, in addition to a FG.
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Originally Posted by sam83
(Post 14631063)
Sounds like you need a bike that can hanlde bigger tires. Salsa and Surly have quite a few, in addition to a FG.
I would buy the kilo TT or the WT if you want wider tires (in the link provided above) if they have one available in your size. or the rush hour or messenger failing that. |
Originally Posted by IvyCap
(Post 14631017)
What's your purpose for the bike? commuting or simply road riding?
Also you will probably get Kilo TT as an answer so here you are http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm |
Originally Posted by IvyCap
(Post 14631017)
What's your purpose for the bike? commuting or simply road riding?
Also you will probably get Kilo TT as an answer so here you are http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm |
Self bike whoring.... But!
(ignore the seatpost, it was loose) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f...0/IMG_0156.JPG Built it to be exactly like you described. Burly, not too heavy, and able to tackle rough streets. In all fairness, you can pop a curb with just about anything, steel frame, 35c tires, decent wheelset and you'll be fine |
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