Fixed Gear Bicycles For Sale » bike safety http://www.buyafixie.com Fixed Gear Bicycles, Fixed Gear Parts and Accessories, and Fixed Gear Bike Blog with Fixed Gear News Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Premium Rush…good for cycling? http://www.buyafixie.com/09/premium-rush-good-for-cyclists/ http://www.buyafixie.com/09/premium-rush-good-for-cyclists/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:24:44 +0000 John http://www.buyafixie.com/?p=5101 So by now I am sure you all have heard of Premium Rush, the movie starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt where he is a bike messenger in NYC.  In the movie he rides a fixed gear and the movie pretty much forces fixed gears down your throat in an attempt to grab mainstream America’s attention on this cool new trend.  Well i read this article that poses an interesting question: is this movie dangerous for cyclists in major metropolitan areas like New York?  Does the movie encourage riders to ride dangerously through traffic?  splitting lanes and running red lights?  Just like everything in life, it is only as dangerous as you make it.

If you want to ride like an asshole and be that guy, then you are definitely increasing your chances of getting messed up…but does the movie encourage it?  I don’t think so…it’s a movie…it’s not real…and in real life, one guy on a fixed gear bike is not going to take down an entire crime organization by doing wheelies and skids…it might look cool, but its not real and i think people know it.

]]> http://www.buyafixie.com/09/premium-rush-good-for-cyclists/feed/ 1 The Ultimate Bike Lock! http://www.buyafixie.com/11/the-ultimate-bike-lock/ http://www.buyafixie.com/11/the-ultimate-bike-lock/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:22:13 +0000 John http://www.buyafixie.com/?p=2978 Check out this video I saw this morning over on Urban Fixed Gear Online…this is a little commercial for the most innovative and creative bike lock i have ever seen.  There is more information on this gadget, but you gotta know German to decipher this junk…you can read more about it in German here.  The video is real tight though, check it out…no one will be able to mess with your bike locked up in this ultimate bike lock.

]]> http://www.buyafixie.com/11/the-ultimate-bike-lock/feed/ 0 You Need Fixed Gear Bike Tools! http://www.buyafixie.com/06/you-need-fixed-gear-bike-tools/ http://www.buyafixie.com/06/you-need-fixed-gear-bike-tools/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:04:10 +0000 John http://www.buyafixie.com/?p=398 What are you going to do if you need to make an adjustment or quick fix on your bike?  You gotta do something, YOU NEED FIXED GEAR TOOLS…Safety is way too important to simply look over the simple adjustments and regular maintenance you should be keeping on your bike.  If one thing isn’t working properly, that can mean a whole mound of problems for you while riding or somewhere down the line.  It is paramount for you to have a set of good tools, or to know someone with a good set of tools.  If you are looking for what kind of tools you need, then you have come to the right place. To keep your bike in good working order, you must have a set of open/box wrenches, a good set of allen keys/hex wrenches, and also a C-wrench in order to tighten and adjust your lock ring…also a chain breaker can’t hurt either.

But what should you carry while you are on the road…you can’t very well carry around an entire set of box wrenches with you at all times.  While riding, I would recommend carrying a crescent wrench, chain breaker, extra chain, a patching kit (I can’t tell you how many times that has come in handy), an extra tube, and also a little tire pump.  All of these things can easily fit into a backpack and not be too big of a pain in the ass while riding…but I would definitely recommend these Fixed Gear Tools to carry with you at all time.  You can also check out these fixed gear bicycle tools for sale through the following eBay auctions below.  Take care of that beautiful bike!

PDW 3wrencho Raw Steel Tire Lever 15mm wrench multi tool track fixie fixed gear PDW 3wrencho Raw Steel Tire Lever 15mm wrench multi tool track fixie fixed gear Paypal US $19.00 28d 22h 57m
Park Tool HCW17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench track bike track fixie hub 41mm 44mm Park Tool HCW17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench track bike track fixie hub 41mm 44mm Paypal US $16.00 13d 5h 51m
COLT CT357 Tactical Gear Set Survival Tool Flashlight Fixed Blade Knives NEW COLT CT357 Tactical Gear Set Survival Tool Flashlight Fixed Blade Knives NEW Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 23h 19m
New Lifu Bike Tool for BB Headset Fixed Gear Lockring New Lifu Bike Tool for BB Headset Fixed Gear Lockring Paypal US $7.99 26d 3h 12m
Bike Crank Puller Tool 180A fixed gear bike track chopper cruiser bicycle 240339 Bike Crank Puller Tool 180A fixed gear bike track chopper cruiser bicycle 240339 Paypal US $17.99 18d 3h 2m
NEW Fixie Fixed Gear Bike Bicycle Lockring Spanner Removal Tool NEW Fixie Fixed Gear Bike Bicycle Lockring Spanner Removal Tool Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 1d 15h 35m
PAKE Track Tool Cog Lockring Pedal Wrench Fixed Gear PAKE Track Tool Cog Lockring Pedal Wrench Fixed Gear Paypal US $24.99 29d 19h 23m
DPX Gear HEST II Assault Fixed Blade Knife Sleipner Tool Steel Black G 10 DPX Gear HEST II Assault Fixed Blade Knife Sleipner Tool Steel Black G 10 Paypal US $200.00 19d 13h 55m
PDW 3 Wrencho Raw Steel Tire Lever 15mm Wrench Multi Tool Track Fixie Fixed Gear PDW 3 Wrencho Raw Steel Tire Lever 15mm Wrench Multi Tool Track Fixie Fixed Gear Paypal US $27.49 28d 13h 15m
PARK HCW 17 BIKE FIXED GEAR LOCK RING TOOL LOCKRING WRENCH FIXIE NEW PARK HCW 17 BIKE FIXED GEAR LOCK RING TOOL LOCKRING WRENCH FIXIE NEW Paypal US $19.99 16d 14h 54m
NEW DPx Gear HEST II 20 Assault Fixed Blade Knife Survival Tool Nylon Sheath NEW DPx Gear HEST II 20 Assault Fixed Blade Knife Survival Tool Nylon Sheath Paypal US $200.00 26d 15h 26m
Park Tool HCW 17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench Park Tool HCW 17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench Paypal US $13.74 24d 9h 13m
NEW HOZAN FIXED GEAR LOCKRING TOOL HUBS BOTTOM BRACKET NEW HOZAN FIXED GEAR LOCKRING TOOL HUBS BOTTOM BRACKET Paypal US $20.65 23d 8h 45m
Park Tool HCW 17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench Park Tool HCW 17 Fixed Gear Lockring Wrench Paypal US $15.99 22d 14h 38m
Pedros Trixie Fixed Gear Multi Tool Bottle Opener Pedros Trixie Fixed Gear Multi Tool Bottle Opener Paypal US $51.00 21d 16h 13m

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CATEYE HL EL 530 BICYCLE LIGHT CATEYE HL EL 530 BICYCLE LIGHT Paypal US $41.00 20d 12h 26m
CATEYE HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT BICYCLE LIGHTS HYBRID TL LD610 CATEYE HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT BICYCLE LIGHTS HYBRID TL LD610 Paypal US $38.24 26d 14h 56m
Cateye HL EL 530 LED Bicycle Headlight Night Riding Bike Light HL EL 530 HLEL530 Cateye HL EL 530 LED Bicycle Headlight Night Riding Bike Light HL EL 530 HLEL530 Paypal 1 Bid US $37.99 1d 14h 38m
CATEYE Bicycle LIGHT SET COMBO HL EL220 TL LD130 R CATEYE Bicycle LIGHT SET COMBO HL EL220 TL LD130 R Paypal US $25.99 4d 9h 59m
New Cateye HL 330H Light Clear Fixie Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Ultra Bright New Cateye HL 330H Light Clear Fixie Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Ultra Bright Paypal 1 Bid US $5.49 1d 21h 17m
CatEye Cat Eye HL EL520N BIKE BICYCLE HEAD LIGHT NEW CatEye Cat Eye HL EL520N BIKE BICYCLE HEAD LIGHT NEW Paypal US $37.87 6d 15h 50m
CATEYE TL LD610 BICYCLE LED REAR BLINKY LIGHT CAT EYE CATEYE TL LD610 BICYCLE LED REAR BLINKY LIGHT CAT EYE Paypal US $13.87 8h 33m
Cateye Micro Halogen Bicycle Night Light HL 500 II Cateye Micro Halogen Bicycle Night Light HL 500 II Paypal US $16.99 2d 20h 35m
CATEYE Bicycle Bike Head Light LED HL EL220 black NEW CATEYE Bicycle Bike Head Light LED HL EL220 black NEW Paypal US $19.95 12h 28m
CATEYE BIKE LD610 BICYCLE TAIL LIGHT TAILLIGHT 610 NEW CATEYE BIKE LD610 BICYCLE TAIL LIGHT TAILLIGHT 610 NEW Paypal US $22.87 26d 4h 32m
REFLECTOR TAIL LIGHT CATEYE RALEIGH SCHWIN BSA RUDGE VINTAGE BICYCLE NOS REFLECTOR TAIL LIGHT CATEYE RALEIGH SCHWIN BSA RUDGE VINTAGE BICYCLE NOS Paypal US $19.99 3d 15h 30m
CATEYE TL LD130 R LED Bike Bicycle TailLights Tail Lights MTB Road CATEYE TL LD130 R LED Bike Bicycle TailLights Tail Lights MTB Road Paypal US $13.87 3d 16h 49m
CATEYE TL LD150 BICYCLE BIKE TAILLIGHT REAR LIGHT NEW CATEYE TL LD150 BICYCLE BIKE TAILLIGHT REAR LIGHT NEW Paypal US $16.87 25d 18h 36m
NEW Cateye Bicycle Light Bracket for Oversize Handlebar Model H 31 NEW Cateye Bicycle Light Bracket for Oversize Handlebar Model H 31 Paypal US $4.99 3d 13h 6m
CATEYE TL LD500 R REFLEX BICYCLE BIKE TAILLIGHT LIGHT CATEYE TL LD500 R REFLEX BICYCLE BIKE TAILLIGHT LIGHT Paypal US $14.87 1d 18h 12m

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]]> http://www.buyafixie.com/05/why-roll-up-your-pant-leg/feed/ 0 Bern Carbon Fiber Watts Helmet http://www.buyafixie.com/04/bern-carbon-fiber-watts-helme/ http://www.buyafixie.com/04/bern-carbon-fiber-watts-helme/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:19:25 +0000 John http://www.buyafixie.com/?p=291 Remember about a week ago, we mentioned the importance of wearing a helmet and not splattering your brains on the pavement when you are out riding…either out on the city streets, or on a track or wherever…Well, I just wanted to bring that point back up and perhaps offer a solid solution to this problem.  Check out these helmets offered through Bern which are made of carbon fiber…some of he toughest shit you can get to protect ya dome.  Bern makes a bunch of different multi-purpose helmets for all kinds of activities, like biking, skiing and skating…and the best thing about these helmets is that they look way cooler, or should i say way less lame than 90% of helmets out there.  These aren’t your typical old school, plastic Bell helmets.  Another good thing about these helmets is the design, in terms of their safety.  The backs of these helmets come down significantly farther on the back of the head in order to protect more than the typical helmet would.  Many of the helmets offered through Bern also come equipped with a visor in the front so that definitely ups the safety and handiness of this helmet…now you can wear a helmet instead of a simple hat that wont help you at all if you find yourself heading face first for the pavement when a car cuts you off in the middle of a ride.  Finally, the last selling point for me on this helmet is the weight…it is not heavy or at all what you would expect.  This is a great helmet, even for those who despise helmets.  Check out some of the eBay auctions below on various Bern carbon fiber helmets for sale.  There are some great deals down there, or check out some other eBay auctions for helmets in our store to the right.

Bern Watts EPS Helmet L Matte Grey Bern Watts EPS Helmet L Matte Grey Paypal 1 Bid US $80.00 1d 16h 36m
Bern Watts EPS Helmet M Matte Grey Bern Watts EPS Helmet M Matte Grey Paypal 0 Bid US $80.00 1d 16h 37m
Bern Watts ski helmet with black knit liner large 57 59 Bern Watts ski helmet with black knit liner large 57 59 Paypal 1 Bid US $17.77 2d 2h 40m
Bern Mens Watts Audio Helmet Bern Mens Watts Audio Helmet Paypal US $124.95 18d 19h 51m
BERN WATTS EPS AUDIO HELMET KNIT LINER LARGE MSRP $140 BERN WATTS EPS AUDIO HELMET KNIT LINER LARGE MSRP $140 Paypal US $102.00 1d 22h 26m
BERN WATTS SUMMER HELMET XXL NIB VM5 WHT SCTR BERN WATTS SUMMER HELMET XXL NIB VM5 WHT SCTR Paypal 0 Bid US $49.99 3d 11h 21m
BERN WATTS SUMMER HELMET XL NIB VM5 WHT SCTR BERN WATTS SUMMER HELMET XL NIB VM5 WHT SCTR Paypal 0 Bid US $54.99 3d 11h 21m
BERN Medium WATTS EPS SNOWBOARDING SKI BIKE HELMET BLACK w BLACK KNIT NEW NIB BERN Medium WATTS EPS SNOWBOARDING SKI BIKE HELMET BLACK w BLACK KNIT NEW NIB Paypal 0 Bid US $55.00 3d 17h 15m
BERN Large WATTS EPS SNOWBOARDING SKI BIKE HELMET BLACK w BLACK KNIT NEW NIB BERN Large WATTS EPS SNOWBOARDING SKI BIKE HELMET BLACK w BLACK KNIT NEW NIB Paypal 0 Bid US $55.00 3d 17h 26m
BERN WATTS EPS HELMET SNOWBOARD SKI LARGE BROWN ORANGE SINK FIT BERN WATTS EPS HELMET SNOWBOARD SKI LARGE BROWN ORANGE SINK FIT Paypal 0 Bid US $39.99 4d 10h 43m
BERN WATTS CARBON FIBER EPS SNOWBOARDING HELMET MATTE FINISH BLACK KNIT XLARGE BERN WATTS CARBON FIBER EPS SNOWBOARDING HELMET MATTE FINISH BLACK KNIT XLARGE Paypal US $189.01 26d 21h 59m
Bern Watts Hatstyle Visor Knit Hard Hat Helmet Ski Snowboard XL Retail $105 Bern Watts Hatstyle Visor Knit Hard Hat Helmet Ski Snowboard XL Retail $105 Paypal US $50.75 4d 12h 15m
Bern Watts EPS Matte Black Ski snowboarding Helmet with Audio Knit Mens Small S Bern Watts EPS Matte Black Ski snowboarding Helmet with Audio Knit Mens Small S Paypal 0 Bid US $89.99 4d 21h 43m
Brand New in Box Bern Watts EPS Gloss Black Size XL Helmet M5EGBKXL $120 Brand New in Box Bern Watts EPS Gloss Black Size XL Helmet M5EGBKXL $120 Paypal 0 Bid US $41.99 3d 20h 50m
Brand New in Box Bern Watts EPS Gloss Black Size M Helmet M5EGBKM $120 Brand New in Box Bern Watts EPS Gloss Black Size M Helmet M5EGBKM $120 Paypal US $55.00 3d 20h 55m

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