fooood Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 gonna build a fixed gear anyone have any advice on good frames and parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecream Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 All depends on the terrain/distance you plan on riding it. I like Trek road bikes and Cannondale is another good brand. You get what you pay for on a bike don't be a cheapskate. Anymore to me fixies are nothing more than hipster fodder. Overpriced primitive bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Do lots of wheelies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooood Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 i dont plan on being cheap ha i want to get quality but i also dont want to spend 2 grand haha i plan on useing it for long rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecream Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I mean this is just me but it as long as you don't plan on riding trails (mountain bikes) I would go with a road bike. If you are planning on using it for longer distances I wouldn't want to be lugging along on a beach cruiser. i'd say $300-$500 is a good budget and if you really keep you're eyes peeled you could find a nice used road bike for $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Surly Steamroller frame (surlybikes.com) and Paul Components crank (paulcomp.com), chainkeeper and related single speed equipment. You simply can't buy better parts than Paul's, and the Surly is a super cheap, high-quality steel bike. White Industries (whiteind.com) also makes a rad crank and chainring with a built in chain guard. I can't attest to the quality of White's stuff, but some people love it. I have Paul components on all my bikes, none of which are fixed-gear bikes, and I love his stuff. It's not cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magalvsr13 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 advice: don't get a fixie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goraiders Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 advice: don't get a fixie. this, not that this argument needs to happen again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hipster wannabe. I drive a fixed-gear automobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Depending on how big you are, I have the perfect frame: a vintage 1983 Trek 720. It was handmade in the USA back before Trek got huge. It's made of Reynolds 531 Steel, which is widely recognized to be one of the lightest, strongest and most vibration-resistant tube sets ever created. I'll make you a great deal. I also have a nice set of vintage rims with Campy hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I ride a fixed gear and I love it. Also I'm not a hipster. Don't not do something just cause some jackass is into it as well. That said fixies aren't practicle for most people but if you already ride a lot and are into getting one than you should. It's a ton of fun and I'm a way stronger and faster rider now that I ride one. I had mine built by Mission Bicycle out of San Francisco www.missionbicycle.com they will either build the whole bike for you or you can just order the frame set and build your own. Advice. no matter how good you are on a fixie get a front break. It gives you that extra stopping power to help avoid any emergencies, helps a ton on days that you are feeling tired and if you get in a wreck without one you are liable even if it wasn't your fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecream Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Depending on how big you are, I have the perfect frame: a vintage 1983 Trek 720. It was handmade in the USA back before Trek got huge. It's made of Reynolds 531 Steel, which is widely recognized to be one of the lightest, strongest and most vibration-resistant tube sets ever created. I'll make you a great deal. I also have a nice set of vintage rims with Campy hubs. What size is this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Get a Dave Mirra Haro so you can do mad bunny hops just like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divaface Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 probably a good idea to condense threads. i need a lock. i live in philly. it's a 48cm ross compact road bike (cutest bike ever). what should i get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Depending on how big you are, I have the perfect frame: a vintage 1983 Trek 720. It was handmade in the USA back before Trek got huge. It's made of Reynolds 531 Steel, which is widely recognized to be one of the lightest, strongest and most vibration-resistant tube sets ever created. I'll make you a great deal. I also have a nice set of vintage rims with Campy hubs. What size is this It's a 56cm. I ride a 50 and was using this as my road bike for about a year. finally broke down and had a frame custom built. But my custom frame is based on the geometry of this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 probably a good idea to condense threads. i need a lock. i live in philly. it's a 48cm ross compact road bike (cutest bike ever). what should i get? this one is cool and cute. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RY61H0/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=4239164769&ref=pd_sl_18mt8v07w6_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I use a U Lock. They come in a bunch of different sizes and strenghts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooood Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 im 5'10 you got a picture of that frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueledbymike Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 definitely check our craigslist, you can get some great cheap frames. great old vintage frames are great for fixies, they may be heavier but you cant beat it for under 50 bucks. then just buy a decent wheelset on the internet somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Here's a picture of my old trek frame when it was hooked up as my road bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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