Fix me up with a Fixie....
Discussion
So Xmas coming. I really want a bike to pop around my local town and most importantly to the pub. I have 2 carbon road bikes for the other stuff and so am going to ask Mrs PetrolHead for a Fixie for Xmas.... Nothing too nuts say 250-300 pounds.... What wud u wonderful PHers advise? Brands etc etc ... Thanking you all in advance and wishing you all a (bloody Nora this is early!!!) .... Actually not gona say it :-)
I have a Revolution Track from Edinburgh cycles, on sale at £299 at the moment, rides nicely, looks good.
www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-track...
www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-track...
mchammer89 said:
Am I the only one on this forum who absolutely despises the term "fixie"?
No.To the OP why not build your own? I was given an old BSA frame a couple of years back, accumulated all the parts I needed (and quite a few I didn't along the way...) from Ebay and wherever. I really enjoyed the whole process, learnt a lot about bikes and how they work, made plenty of mistakes and now I use mine every single day to commute. Tend to use the freewheel side (flipflop wheel) because, although I love riding as a fixed gear, it does try and kill me at least once every journey. It takes a long time to unlearn 30+ years of freewheeling... Definitely better exercise in my opinion - see a hill, you knowing you're going to pedal up it because you don't want to push it up.
I know. Bar tape / saddle mismatch. Function has overtaken form since it supplanted the road bike for daily use.
uncinquesei said:
No.
To the OP why not build your own? I was given an old BSA frame a couple of years back, accumulated all the parts I needed (and quite a few I didn't along the way...) from Ebay and wherever. I really enjoyed the whole process, learnt a lot about bikes and how they work, made plenty of mistakes and now I use mine every single day to commute. Tend to use the freewheel side (flipflop wheel) because, although I love riding as a fixed gear, it does try and kill me at least once every journey. It takes a long time to unlearn 30+ years of freewheeling... Definitely better exercise in my opinion - see a hill, you knowing you're going to pedal up it because you don't want to push it up.
I know. Bar tape / saddle mismatch. Function has overtaken form since it supplanted the road bike for daily use.
That front brake cable looks long!To the OP why not build your own? I was given an old BSA frame a couple of years back, accumulated all the parts I needed (and quite a few I didn't along the way...) from Ebay and wherever. I really enjoyed the whole process, learnt a lot about bikes and how they work, made plenty of mistakes and now I use mine every single day to commute. Tend to use the freewheel side (flipflop wheel) because, although I love riding as a fixed gear, it does try and kill me at least once every journey. It takes a long time to unlearn 30+ years of freewheeling... Definitely better exercise in my opinion - see a hill, you knowing you're going to pedal up it because you don't want to push it up.
I know. Bar tape / saddle mismatch. Function has overtaken form since it supplanted the road bike for daily use.
+1 for the Specialized Langster.
I have a 2010 model as my winter bike, but still ride it in the summer as it is so nice to ride.
The only word of caution I have is there is limited clearance for guards in my experience. I ended up with some SKS Race Blades and they work very well, but not as good as full guards.
After 2 years I have had to replace and chose to upgrade the freewheel to a Halo Clickster and bottom bracket to a Token.
I have a 2010 model as my winter bike, but still ride it in the summer as it is so nice to ride.
The only word of caution I have is there is limited clearance for guards in my experience. I ended up with some SKS Race Blades and they work very well, but not as good as full guards.
After 2 years I have had to replace and chose to upgrade the freewheel to a Halo Clickster and bottom bracket to a Token.
gazza285 said:
Fixie = Hoxton poofters.
Fixed Wheel Winter Training Cycle (with drop handlebars and mudguards) = Proper man's winter steed.
+1Fixed Wheel Winter Training Cycle (with drop handlebars and mudguards) = Proper man's winter steed.
As mentioned just get a cheap bike off ebay and slam one of these on the back http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Track-bike-fixed-gear-re... choosing a rear sprocket to match chainring
off the peg single gear bikes are a bit meh imo
mchammer89 said:
Pre-2013 Langster second hand. Singlespeed bike with road geometry that weighs around 8.5kg stock that can easily be had for under £200. Both mine were under £200 and only a year old when I bought them.
P.S. Am I the only one on this forum who absolutely despises the term "fixie"?
No!P.S. Am I the only one on this forum who absolutely despises the term "fixie"?
marting said:
uncinquesei said:
No.
To the OP why not build your own? I was given an old BSA frame a couple of years back, accumulated all the parts I needed (and quite a few I didn't along the way...) from Ebay and wherever. I really enjoyed the whole process, learnt a lot about bikes and how they work, made plenty of mistakes and now I use mine every single day to commute. Tend to use the freewheel side (flipflop wheel) because, although I love riding as a fixed gear, it does try and kill me at least once every journey. It takes a long time to unlearn 30+ years of freewheeling... Definitely better exercise in my opinion - see a hill, you knowing you're going to pedal up it because you don't want to push it up.
I know. Bar tape / saddle mismatch. Function has overtaken form since it supplanted the road bike for daily use.
That front brake cable looks long!To the OP why not build your own? I was given an old BSA frame a couple of years back, accumulated all the parts I needed (and quite a few I didn't along the way...) from Ebay and wherever. I really enjoyed the whole process, learnt a lot about bikes and how they work, made plenty of mistakes and now I use mine every single day to commute. Tend to use the freewheel side (flipflop wheel) because, although I love riding as a fixed gear, it does try and kill me at least once every journey. It takes a long time to unlearn 30+ years of freewheeling... Definitely better exercise in my opinion - see a hill, you knowing you're going to pedal up it because you don't want to push it up.
I know. Bar tape / saddle mismatch. Function has overtaken form since it supplanted the road bike for daily use.
Made the cables up from a kit and couldn't be arsed to do them again. Smokey Boyer said:
+1 for the Specialized Langster.
I have a 2010 model as my winter bike, but still ride it in the summer as it is so nice to ride.
The only word of caution I have is there is limited clearance for guards in my experience. I ended up with some SKS Race Blades and they work very well, but not as good as full guards.
After 2 years I have had to replace and chose to upgrade the freewheel to a Halo Clickster and bottom bracket to a Token.
And another vote for Langster here too I have a 2010 model as my winter bike, but still ride it in the summer as it is so nice to ride.
The only word of caution I have is there is limited clearance for guards in my experience. I ended up with some SKS Race Blades and they work very well, but not as good as full guards.
After 2 years I have had to replace and chose to upgrade the freewheel to a Halo Clickster and bottom bracket to a Token.
Got a 2010 model in 2011 for £350. Love the geometry, it's my solid commuter bike all year round and never fails me!Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff