Article Archive for November 2008
Here is a cool clip I came across about a fixed gear jam in Stockholm. As you can see, there is lots of snow in Stockholm…this makes for very fun and entertaining terrain…enjoy.
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Check out the trailer for Fixion, a new fixed gear film straight out of Japan. The film was originally titled “Trick Heads” but was recently changed to Fixion. This promo is really well …
There are quite a few different size frames out there, so here is a way to figure out what size bike fits you best.
1. Measure your inseam while barefoot. Stand against a wall …
Riding fixed gears in New York City is very popular, especially among the many bike messengers that ride through the city streets on a daily basis. As you can imagine, with the sort of …
Maybe you have an old bike that you want converted into a fixed gear…HOW DO YOU DO IT? Well here are 6 basic steps you must take in order to accomplish that.
1. Remove …
Today’s video comes to you straight out of San Francisco, as where many fixed gear videos and trends arise from. This video features a few guys who I recognize not only as fixed gear …
A Track Stand is a technique riders can use to stay balanced on their bicycles by holding their weight equally on both feet and while moving only minimal distances. Track stands are very useful …
Heres a video of a few guys doing some common and uncommon fixie tricks. Do it like these guys and take it down some stairs!
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I found this Top 5 list for riding fixed gear bikes the other day from onmylist.com, I thought I would share.
1. Fixed gear bikes need less maintenance. …
Alright, you’re going to do it, you’re going to get your first fixed gear bike…here is a great place to start. We have plenty of these Fixed Gear Starter Bikes available, so take a …
Think about it, no brakes, no freewheel…Fixed gears can be very dangerous. Lets go over some of the most common dangers associated with fixed gear bicycles.
-Pedal Strike. This occurs when you are taking …
Check out this video about fixies in London. Even though you might not understand what they are saying, there is some great footage in here. This video will really make you want to …
The tension of your chain is very, very, very important…especially if you are riding a fixie. The tension of your bike chain is made looser or tighter by moving the rear wheel backwards or …
What if you’re moving or going somewhere far away to visit by plane and you want to still be able to get around town on your bike…what do you do? Well, you simply take …
Alright, we’ve been over skidding and wheelies, now lets check out bunny hops. For those of you who don’t know what a bunny hop is, it is basically a jump on flat ground. …
Its only natural to want to do a wheelie. Ever since you first stepped on a bike you’ve probably wanted to look cool riding on one wheel. Well, it is a tad more …
