SE Bikes 2010 PK Ripper Fixed Gear, Midnight Black
June 5, 2010 – 7:30 pm | One Comment

Now this is one piece of work right here…a very sleek, very beautiful bike…the PK Ripper in a Midnight Black colorway.  Just look at this thing…it is one of the raddest things I’ve seen.  This …

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Winter Fixed Riding in Stockholm
November 30, 2008 – 12:31 am | 2 Comments

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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New Fixed Gear Movie Out of Japan
November 28, 2008 – 9:46 pm | One Comment

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 …

What Size Bike Should I Get?
November 27, 2008 – 6:02 pm | One Comment
What Size Bike Should I Get?

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 in NYC = Very Dangerous
November 25, 2008 – 10:37 pm | One Comment

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 …

How to Convert to Fixed Gear.
November 24, 2008 – 4:25 pm | No Comment

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 …

Another Great Fixed Gear Video.
November 23, 2008 – 12:37 am | No Comment

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 …

Learn How to Track Stand.
November 21, 2008 – 11:43 pm | No Comment
Learn How to Track Stand.

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 …

More Cool Fixie Tricks
November 19, 2008 – 10:07 pm | No Comment

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.
November 18, 2008 – 5:35 pm | No Comment

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. …

Great Fixed Gear Starter Bike.
November 17, 2008 – 9:52 pm | 2 Comments
Great Fixed Gear Starter Bike.

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 …

Dangers of Riding a Fixie.
November 17, 2008 – 12:23 am | 2 Comments
Dangers of Riding a Fixie.

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 …

Fixed Gear London.
November 15, 2008 – 5:02 pm | No Comment

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 …

How Tight Should My Chain Be?
November 14, 2008 – 11:58 pm | No Comment

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 …

How to Take Your Bike on a Plane.
November 12, 2008 – 10:30 pm | One Comment
How to Take Your Bike on a Plane.

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 …

How To Bunny Hop on a Fixed Gear.
November 11, 2008 – 8:40 pm | No Comment

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. …

How to Wheelie on a Fixie.
November 10, 2008 – 11:57 pm | No Comment

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 …