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anyone paint there bikes? with what?
FIXED GEARS
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It depends if you want to diy just use spray paint. Just make sure to sand, primer, paint and clear.
Or you can get it powder coated.
Or you can get it powder coated.
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my friend tried to get me into fixies but it just felt weird having to keep going when you just wanna stop pedaling even if you're not trying to stop. hehad a kilo tt bike too, only thing i liked is that the frame is lightweight. handlebars felt weird as hell since it was so close together.
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not fixed gear, but new toy!
disc'd cross.
disc'd cross.
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Hey_
Hm.
For those that commute,
how far?
Julius F. Wrek
Hm.
For those that commute,
how far?
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these arent ideal commuter bikes.
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Hey_
Yeah,
I think ADAN was saying that road bikes would make a more logical choice.
Aren't they heavier though?
Julius F. Wrek
Yeah,
I think ADAN was saying that road bikes would make a more logical choice.
Aren't they heavier though?
Julius F. Wrek
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Commuting on a fixed gear bike all depends on the terrain around you and how hard you want to ride and how far.
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Yeah for me since i live in a pretty flat area i've gone on 20 miles rides on my fixie with no problem. All depends on the terrain and how good a shapeyour in as well.
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Its not fixed, but my current ride.
Im upgrading before the year ends. Ah to work at a LBS
Discounts are GOOOD
Specialized Tarmac Elite. Full Carbon, 105 components. I'll be getting 105 pedals, and carbon road shoes soon to come
Im upgrading before the year ends. Ah to work at a LBS
Discounts are GOOODSpecialized Tarmac Elite. Full Carbon, 105 components. I'll be getting 105 pedals, and carbon road shoes soon to come
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the bars and stem have got to go. they look hideous.Originally Posted by beezylocks
this my fixie:
-velocity rimes
-bridgestone frame
-everything else just random parts i got from my boy.
i needa new crank that one is helllla wack.
n e one paint there bike? i wanna baint the frame black, but idk wat type of paint, spray paint?
that seat looks like its gonna hurt your manhood
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im interested in learning about fixed gear bikes i see them a lot now in nyc any good sites to start me up?
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My god that video just made bikes look so cool. . That last part of the video with the free styles was sick where can i watch more of that?
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damn brah i wanna ride so bad. sucks my clavicle is fractured
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Here you go you guys....Color your Own fixie...
http://www.varsitybike.com/bikes/color-your-bike/
http://www.varsitybike.com/bikes/color-your-bike/
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sekai or schwinn?
they're both the same price, same size, and i'm going to convert one of the two.
they're both the same price, same size, and i'm going to convert one of the two.
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Originally Posted by Andrew630
the bars and stem have got to go. they look hideous.Originally Posted by beezylocks
this my fixie:
-velocity rimes
-bridgestone frame
-everything else just random parts i got from my boy.
i needa new crank that one is helllla wack.
n e one paint there bike? i wanna baint the frame black, but idk wat type of paint, spray paint?
that seat looks like its gonna hurt your manhood
yeaaa i like those bars i put a sleeve and blak grip on em since, looks better
and i needa get a diffetent seat that one is not comfortable.
HOW CAN I PAINT MY BIKE? just normal spray paint??
soltheman
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http://tinyurl.com/yju64fpOriginally Posted by beezylocks
Originally Posted by Andrew630
the bars and stem have got to go. they look hideous.Originally Posted by beezylocks
this my fixie:
-velocity rimes
-bridgestone frame
-everything else just random parts i got from my boy.
i needa new crank that one is helllla wack.
n e one paint there bike? i wanna baint the frame black, but idk wat type of paint, spray paint?
that seat looks like its gonna hurt your manhood
yeaaa i like those bars i put a sleeve and blak grip on em since, looks better
and i needa get a diffetent seat that one is not comfortable.
HOW CAN I PAINT MY BIKE? just normal spray paint??
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-sand paper the OG paint off
-apply a few primer coats then let dry
-apply spray paint coats then let dry
less hassle if you just powdercoat
-apply a few primer coats then let dry
-apply spray paint coats then let dry
less hassle if you just powdercoat
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Its just the angle that your drops are at that make them look funny.
Its been asked a few times, but I'll answer it again. Spray paint will work fine. For the best results you need to sand, primer, paint, then clear.
Also sometimes if the primer and paint are not the same brand the paint comes out messed up.
Take your time, rushing = failure
Good luck
Its been asked a few times, but I'll answer it again. Spray paint will work fine. For the best results you need to sand, primer, paint, then clear.
Also sometimes if the primer and paint are not the same brand the paint comes out messed up.
Take your time, rushing = failure
Good luck
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bump?
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pics?
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For painting your bike
Try and get aircraft paint remover.
Its around $10 for a bottle at your local hardware store. My friend and I bought his at Kragen. It'll literally melt away your old paint then just wash itoff and sand it down to even it out.
Afterwards lay down a nice base coat of primer, let that dry. Then hit it with your spray paint.
Remember to use light even coats. Thick coats will run and cause the paint to dry improperly and cause your bike to look uneven.
The key is to let the paint dry for and place as many coats as you feel necessary. Take your time it'll be worth all the effort in the end.
Heres some pics. I forgot my crank puller so we had to just wrap up and tape the cranks.
Try and get aircraft paint remover.
Its around $10 for a bottle at your local hardware store. My friend and I bought his at Kragen. It'll literally melt away your old paint then just wash itoff and sand it down to even it out.
Afterwards lay down a nice base coat of primer, let that dry. Then hit it with your spray paint.
Remember to use light even coats. Thick coats will run and cause the paint to dry improperly and cause your bike to look uneven.
The key is to let the paint dry for and place as many coats as you feel necessary. Take your time it'll be worth all the effort in the end.
Heres some pics. I forgot my crank puller so we had to just wrap up and tape the cranks.
