electricsnow Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I put a brake on my bike finally because it seemed like a smart thing to do. Luckily i never had an accident that made me realize i should get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterist136 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I ride fixed but I actually use a front and rear brake. The rear brake is used rarely but comes in very handy when going down a steep hill to keep me from spinning out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I just got a Surly Cross Check in Beef Gravy Brown. Much more practical for me than a fixie since I live in Colorado and there are hills everywhere. I ditched the roadbike bars and got a nice set of hell bent straight bars, upgraded to Paul breaks and some new shifters. To top it off I got a rad Brooks brown leather saddle with brass hammered rivets. I fucking love this bike. Going for a ride now as a matter of fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I just got a Surly Cross Check in Beef Gravy Brown. Much more practical for me than a fixie since I live in Colorado and there are hills everywhere. I ditched the roadbike bars and got a nice set of hell bent straight bars, upgraded to Paul breaks and some new shifters. To top it off I got a rad Brooks brown leather saddle with brass hammered rivets. I fucking love this bike. Going for a ride now as a matter of fact. Sweet! Photo(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Oakland, that does sound nice. Post a video featuring the bike sitting in your record room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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riddle350 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I ride fixed but I actually use a front and rear brake. The rear brake is used rarely but comes in very handy when going down a steep hill to keep me from spinning out of control. this is probably a really stupid question but how does this work? I mean isn't the whole point of a fixie so you don't need brakes? Do you just brake and keep peddling at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammuzzy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I ride fixed but I actually use a front and rear brake. The rear brake is used rarely but comes in very handy when going down a steep hill to keep me from spinning out of control. this is probably a really stupid question but how does this work? I mean isn't the whole point of a fixie so you don't need brakes? Do you just brake and keep peddling at the same time? you don't need brakes per say, but in an emergency situation it's tough to slow all your momentum down with only your legs if you're not great at skidding, so brakes makes it alot quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iliketurtles Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Can someone serious explain the interest in fixed gear bikes? Massive thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Can someone serious explain the interest in fixed gear bikes? Massive thighs. No fat chicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iliketurtles Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 "Time to carbo load" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedaykinx Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 so wait... are fixies nothing more than the single gear bikes you had as a kid with pedal breaks? i have no idea whats going on here. EDIT: forget it. wikipedia solves all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Gears are for pussies, glow in the dark pedals are not.Custom built by me because I rule! Minty, why are you running such a short gear up front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Gears are for pussies, glow in the dark pedals are not.Custom built by me because I rule! Minty, why are you running such a short gear up front? 28/10. It's the 'optimum' ratio. I might get a 9 on the back though because that might make pedaling stiffer. I can max out my speed in no time at all right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Minty, why are you running such a short gear up front? 28/10. It's the optimum ratio. You're riding street, not racing, correct? Those cranks aren't bigger than 180's are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 It's actually my only real mode of transport, I use it to ride home from work (6 miles)or ride to my friends houses (3 miles). I've riden 6+ miles a day for the past 3 years or so, which is probably why I'm not a fatty. This week I've been riding about 15 miles a day and I can now beat my friends home from the pub with them going in a taxi. I do love riding a bit of street though, hoping around and airing stuff (although not well). And yes, the cranks are 180mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Great mode then! I was interested since it seems like you'd just spin out the ratio really quickly. Have you tried a bigger ratio? More power: more air! When I raced BMX I was running a 47/16, so you can see why I was surprised to see yr set-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterist136 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I ride fixed but I actually use a front and rear brake. The rear brake is used rarely but comes in very handy when going down a steep hill to keep me from spinning out of control. this is probably a really stupid question but how does this work? I mean isn't the whole point of a fixie so you don't need brakes? Do you just brake and keep peddling at the same time? The majority of the time I skip/skid to slow down. On big hills I apply the breaks and continue to pedal although I am slowing my spin down. I only use the rear brake on big hills because I don't like over spinning and losing control of the bike. I could slow down enough with my front brake but I just like the added confidence I get from riding with both brakes. They don't really add much weight to my bike either. As far as most fixed gear riders are concerned, one or no brakes is the most common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Great mode then!I was interested since it seems like you'd just spin out the ratio really quickly. Have you tried a bigger ratio? More power: more air! When I raced BMX I was running a 47/16, so you can see why I was surprised to see yr set-up! 28/10 is actually harder to pedal than 47/16! Saves loads of weight too, although it does put the chain through a lot of stress. You can go as low as 23/8 now, although I've seen pictures of people with snapped sprockets. EDIT: Here's a pic of that ratio: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Christ! I am all mixed up right now!! I am gonna change my set-up and go hit some jumps this weekend - it's been a few years, but this has me stoked to get back on my 20"!! BTW - what kind of cranks are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueswan Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My little wheels: ...and the big wheels: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Tom Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iliketurtles Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 My mom sold my BMX bike in a garage sale years ago. Don't leave anything at home when you go away to college! My headset alone was worth more than she got for the whole bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Christ! I am all mixed up right now!!I am gonna change my set-up and go hit some jumps this weekend - it's been a few years, but this has me stoked to get back on my 20"!! BTW - what kind of cranks are you running? Awesome! My cranks are Primo Hollowbites with a Fly spanish bottom-bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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