The Fixie Thread

['Ross]

Good ol fixie thread, haven't been here for a while In fact after I built mine up the last time I barely rode it, mostly because I'm a bitch and hate riding it up the hills here, and its easier to coast around on my ss mtb.

I think its time to make some decisions with all my bikes and parts and probably sell a lot of stuff, the options are:

Finish my SS roadie/pursuit bike which I was viewing as a long term goal...and sell all my fixie stuff OR

Turn my fixie into an SS somehow and paint it with some kind of awesome colours.


Decided to definitely quit fixed gear for now, probably have another crack in the future but coasting down hills and pedalling less is suiting my lazy attitude these days.

 

[i like dirt]

For anyone nearby the GC

Should be a good night, heaps of prizes.

 

[Lorday]

Really? I like them, kept mine on the KHS.

Oh yeah, mine was awful. Stripped slr is better for me.

 

[shirtz]

ok need new drivetrain bits.

chainring is 5 bolt 135bcd or 79.5mm and 48tooth. any suggestions of good gear?

also a new chain, think i had a half link of some sort. thoughts?


cheers!

matt

 

[EzyLee]

My new ride.

 

[shirtz]

nice, go the bare frames!

id go a fancier seat though..

 

[EzyLee]

What do you mean fancy seat? It is a Selle San Marco Rolls Saddle. "The "ace" of the Selle San Marco line and the long-time favorite of cycling enthusiasts the world the Rolls is famous for its top comfort and unmistakably smart line"

 

[shirtz]

i had no idea about the smart line. i stand corrected.

 

[EzyLee]

its the smart line for the smart ass

 

[IronPony]

Got a fixie today Its a work in progress needs longer stem, black seat, brake lever, clips and maybe some tubes wrapped round the frame

 

[Lemontime]

Got my Eighth Inch Scrambler V3 yesterday, pretty happy with it! Haven't had much of a ride on it yet though ):

 

[EzyLee]

Just letting you kids know I have some stuff for sale over this way that you may be interested in.

http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/sho...for-a-fixed-gear-build.&p=2315931#post2315931

 

[kalem]

My new ride.

sweet looking ride, great build too, what size is that frame and where did you get it? The Colossi guys are making some solid stuff...

 

[EzyLee]

Thats a 56cm square frame bought from Gear in Brisbane.

http://gearbrisbane.com/

You can get the frames custom made to your size/colour specs. There are a good handful in Canberra now and all are stoked on the ride quality.

 

[83AST]

My amazing bicycle

My Fixie by C........., on Flickr

The chain is now tight and Ill eventually remove all unused cogs. Just a question how do you remove an old style road cassette, so different to mountain bikes.

 

[Five Miles Out]

My amazing bicycle

My Fixie by C........., on Flickr

The chain is now tight and Ill eventually remove all unused cogs. Just a question how do you remove an old style road cassette, so different to mountain bikes.

I'm assuming it's a screw-on cassette...in which case use a freewheel tool or whatever its called, and use that to unscrew it (normal thread). Pretty much stick the tool where it fits and twist.

 

[welfare]

this is my malvern star fixie. bought as is a few months ago as a freewheel and just put a fixed gear on it. waiting to build my second bike now

 

[FlyingOff]

Ok. So it has a negative sloping toptube, deep v wheels and no brakes.
Guilty is charged. Hipster on the velodrome.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57302834@N04/5371782913/in/photostream/

 

[shirtz]

sweet looking ride, great build too, what size is that frame and where did you get it? The Colossi guys are making some solid stuff...

saw a nice green one in civic today. i approve.

 

[Lorday]

Ok. So it has a negative sloping toptube, deep v wheels and no brakes.
Guilty is charged. Hipster on the velodrome.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57302834@N04/5371782913/in/photostream/

That is so right!
You raced her yet?