The Fixie Thread

[harro the old]

Today I lifted down from the rafters of my shed , my out of fashion , out of date , out of style and out of my mind Fixie .
Dusted it off , spayed some Inox all over it , pumped up the tyres and went for a blast around a local cycle way that follows a river .
Huge amount of fun .
Sometimes it's just nice to revisit past builds and projects .

Ken

 

[k3n!f]

Looking to buy a super cheap commuter with one gear. I am thinking a flip flop hub in case I can't get my head around the fixie concept.

Anyone know anything about State Bike Co? Looks heavy as fark but otherwise would suit my needs. Looking for something low key enough to not get stolen. Thoughts?

https://www.justrideit.com.au/collections/bikes/products/beorn-street-bike

 

[deadlegs]

Looking to buy a super cheap commuter with one gear. I am thinking a flip flop hub in case I can't get my head around the fixie concept.

Anyone know anything about State Bike Co? Looks heavy as fark but otherwise would suit my needs. Looking for something low key enough to not get stolen. Thoughts?

https://www.justrideit.com.au/collections/bikes/products/beorn-street-bike

id recommend a cell fixie just as good but and a little cheaper too!

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/Bikes/BEST_Fixies_UNDER_500

 

[Tubbsy]

Completely fails the cheap requirement, and the not get stolen requirement, but I think this thing looks great:

https://biggride.com.au/products/bombtrack-outlaw

 

[droenn]

I love my Bombtrack - I've got the Arise rather than this one though. They do have fixies too, but dont think they are under $1K.

 

[boyracer]

Anyone riding fixed with 35 mm plus tyres? What frames are suitable?
My ride to work bike is an older steel Kenevans with 28mm tyres maximum.
I really like the ride of my new 38mm panaracers on the CX, so thinking of upgrade frame/fork. Ideally 700C / 120mm OLN because i have lots of nicely built wheels.

 

[deadlegs]

Anyone riding fixed with 35 mm plus tyres? What frames are suitable?
My ride to work bike is an older steel Kenevans with 28mm tyres maximum.
I really like the ride of my new 38mm panaracers on the CX, so thinking of upgrade frame/fork. Ideally 700C / 120mm OLN because i have lots of nicely built wheels.

surly steamroller, ive had up to 40mm tyres on mine.

for ex: (not my bike)

 

[boyracer]

You running the standard brazed flat crown fork?
Brakeless? Says on website 38's (as above) maximum with caliper brake.

 

[deadlegs]

You running the standard brazed flat crown fork?
Brakeless? Says on website 38's (as above) maximum with caliper brake.

i was running tektro long reach brakes with clement X'plor 40c MSO tyres cleared fine...
i'll dig up a pic

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cameronhayesphotos/shares/e9u13K