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How to Properly Lock your Bicycle
with Hal Ruzal from Bike Habitat NYC. Here is a really cool video shot in New York City about how to properly lock up your bike so that no thief could ever steal any
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New Mikes Bikes: How to Remove Crank Arms.
It’s time for another episode of Mike’s Bikes! HE’S GOT AN INTRO NOW! These videos are always a super good watch! This time he’s explaining how to remove your crank arms…enjoy. Tools: Crank puller
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Get your ride started right…with some Maim
riding a fixed gear bike can be difficult at times…long distances, treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather…so it’s best to get super pumped and psyched for your daily ride, or however you do it. Well boys
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More from Mike’s Bikes…How to Adjust your seat.
Yes, since we completely forgot about the Mike’s Bikes series on youtube, we decided to throw up another episode to make up for lost time…this time Mike is covering the all important subject of
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Fixed Gear Bike Workout
I came across an interesting article today on Team4orce…it was an article about fixed gear bikes and the physicality of riding one…it went over the necessary muscles that go into riding and stopping on
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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
Read More »Fixed Gear Tips for Beginners
It has been a while since anyone on here has put up any kind of tutorial, guide or riding tip, so I figured I would write a pretty simple article on some pretty basic
Read More »Fish and Chip Tutorial
Here is a pretty helpful video giving some instructions and useful tips on how to fish and chip…give it a watch
Read More »Fixed Gear Toe Clips
Toe clips? Who cares about toe clips? Well, they come in handy to me, especially if I am riding a fixed gear. They just make the ride a lot more enjoyable and easier for
Read More »Need a new Fixed Gear Wheelset?
You probably do. Alright, it’s warm outside (at least where I am) and that means more riding, especially night time riding. Typically if you are riding more, you are doing more damage to your
Read More »How to Stop on a Fixed Gear Bike.
In my everyday browsing of multiple message boards and websites, there are a few things I keep coming across over and over…more so in the new sections of the message boards, and that is
Read More »What Is Cadence and How Do I Calculate It?
If you are ever talking to an avid cyclist, you may hear them mention something called cadence…what the heck is cadence? Well, when people talk about cadence they are referring to the number of
Read More »MACAFRAMA Premier, Fixed Gear Video
“MACAFRAMA PRODUCTIONS is a dynamic duo comprised of aspiring filmmakers Colin Arlen and Colby Elrick. Together they managed to form a diverse group of track bike riders gathered from various locations throughout the West
Read More »Stop a Fixed Gear Bike!
I know we’ve went through this before on the blog, but earlier I came across a more in depth article on the subject. Check the article out here, or click on the image below
Read More »Super Fast Sprinting!
Wait until you see this! This is the definition of fast sprinting! These riders are doing 30 second sprint intervals to increase their leg speed. They are set up on some trainer rollers which
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »How To Bunny Hop on a Fixed Gear.
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
Read More »How to Wheelie on a Fixie.
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
Read More »Reduce Skid Spots.
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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