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Winter Fixed Riding in Stockholm

John November 30, 2008 2

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. Fixed

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New Fixed Gear Movie Out of Japan

John November 28, 2008 0

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 edited

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What Size Bike Should I Get?

John November 27, 2008 0

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

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Riding in NYC = Very Dangerous

John November 25, 2008 1

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

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How to Convert to Fixed Gear.

John November 24, 2008 0

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

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Another Great Fixed Gear Video.

John November 23, 2008 0

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

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Learn How to Track Stand.

John November 21, 2008 1

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

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More Cool Fixie Tricks

John November 19, 2008 0

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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Top 5 Reasons to Ride a Fixed Gear.

John November 18, 2008 0

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. Unlike new bikes on the road,

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Great Fixed Gear Starter Bike.

John November 17, 2008 2

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

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Dangers of Riding a Fixie.

John November 17, 2008 2

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

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Fixed Gear London.

John November 15, 2008 0

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 get

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How Tight Should My Chain Be?

John November 14, 2008 3

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

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How to Take Your Bike on a Plane.

John November 12, 2008 1

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

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How To Bunny Hop on a Fixed Gear.

John November 11, 2008 0

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. Not

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How to Wheelie on a Fixie.

John November 10, 2008 0

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 difficult

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Barry McGee x RVCA x Cinelli Bike

John November 9, 2008 1

Check out this collaboration between famous painter and graffiti artist Barry McGee, RVCA and Cinelli. These three have come together to produce this awesome work of art which will be extremely limited. The series

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Reduce Skid Spots.

John November 8, 2008 0

Obviously when skidding your back tire, you are going to wear down the tires. If you have no brakes, your wheels are bound to wear down faster than usual. So, what can you do?

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Why Not To Skid Stop.

John November 6, 2008 0

Well, the other day I wrote about how to stop on a fixed gear…you can either use a front wheel brake or go without brakes and rely on skid stopping by locking your legs,

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Street Life, A Fixed Gear Video.

John November 5, 2008 0

Alright, this video came out last year, but its really neat. It highlights the fixed gear scene in Tokyo, Japan. You should see some of the amazing tricks and stylish skids in this teaser.

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