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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How to Install KRNKY Pedal Straps
July 19, 2010 – 12:24 pm | No Comment
How to Install KRNKY Pedal Straps

A couple of months ago we did a little write up about KRNKY Pedal Straps…a cool little product from a cool little company out of Helsinki, Finland.  KRNKY produces minimalistic and high quality cycling caps, …

Essential Tools for Fixed Gear?
June 22, 2010 – 11:03 pm | No Comment
Essential Tools for Fixed Gear?

It is always a good idea to have a good set of necessary tools to work on and maintain your bike…without having to borrow them from your friends or local shop…so here’s a little list …

Bike Maintenance 101
March 12, 2010 – 8:51 pm | No Comment
Bike Maintenance 101

If you are in New York City and want to learn how to easily fix some of the most common bicycle breakdown problems, then you have come to the right place.  Bike New York and …

How Tight Should My Fixed Gear Chain Be?
April 27, 2009 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
How Tight Should My Fixed Gear Chain Be?

The chain on your bike is a very important piece of equipment, especially if you are riding a fixed gear bike.  If you are riding a fixie, the chain not only allows you to make …

The Making of a Fixed Gear Bike
April 21, 2009 – 3:21 pm | No Comment

Check out this video that catalogs the process of building a bike frame.  This is a neat little video by the guys over at Geekhouse Bicycles.  These guys custom design and hand build all of …

Fixed Gear Bike Frame, What is it?
March 13, 2009 – 10:31 pm | 2 Comments
Fixed Gear Bike Frame, What is it?

Ok, this might be a no brainer to most of you…but somewhere out there, there are young fixed gear minds that are uneducated and a bit naive when it comes to parts and terminology of …

Make a Single Speed Hipster Bike!
February 13, 2009 – 3:02 am | 2 Comments

Check out this video all about how to convert an old piece of shit bike into a cool, hip trendy single speed!  These guys will take you through all of the steps and show you …

Nitto B200 Straight Bar Handlebars
February 10, 2009 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Nitto B200 Straight Bar Handlebars

Alright, handlebars…very important.  There are many ways you can go about this…mustache, bullhorn, classic…but my personal favorite and what I have seen become very popular is the straight style handlebars.  So check out the Nitto …

Great Fixed Gear Tool Kit!
January 19, 2009 – 10:18 pm | One Comment
Great Fixed Gear Tool Kit!

Alright, it is time to get your own set of tools, everyone is tired of lending out their tools to you and not getting them back. Face it, you are going to need tools…nothing …

Kinethic Freestyle Wheel Fork
January 12, 2009 – 5:26 pm | No Comment

Check out this video about customizing your fixie. This video will show you how to make your fixie more freestyle than it probably was when you bought it. This video will show you …

How To Build a Fixed Gear Bike
January 11, 2009 – 4:36 am | No Comment
How To Build a Fixed Gear Bike

Check it out guys, I came across a really cool blog all about converting and building your first fixed gear bike…theres some really cool stuff in here, especially for beginners.  This is a complete conversion, …

Tools I Need For My Bike
January 2, 2009 – 5:58 pm | One Comment
Tools I Need For My Bike

First off, HAPPY NEW YEARS! Alright, you’re new to fixed gears, or just new to bikes in general, what tools and equipment should I have at home so that I can make the necessary …

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 …

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 …

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 …