FIXED GEARS

[DonRafa]

Originally Posted by NikeAirsNCrispyTees

So I've been riding my Trek 4100 for a while, and recently I started thinking about how much fun my first bike was... some Huffy thing with spiders on it and #%!#. I was the most boss 7-year-old on the block. Anyways, the point is that I remembered how much I loved skidding and sliding on it (it was fixed). I'm considering converting it to a fixie, or at least a flip-flop hub for now.

So for NT's fixie enthusiasts, thoughts? I think I could probably still get $150 for the bike. Would it be better to convert it or just sell it and...?????

I'm open to ideas.

get yourself a proper fixed gear.

 

[hendrix watermelon]

I'm on the fence about buying a bike from BD. I'm a beginner, but I plan to bike a lot since it will be the only means of transportation. I've recently bought a Globe Roll 1 from a friend, but I feel like a hunchback riding a 52. Anyways, the point is, I want to buy a brand new beginner bike. Is Windsor The Hour or a Mercier a good starting fixed gear?

http://www.bikesdirect.co...s/mercier/kilott_pro.htm

or

http://www.bikesdirect.co...ucts/windsor/thehour.htm

The good thing about the Kilo tt is that it comes with a brake and it has sealed hubs.

EDIT- Also, do Mercier bikes have the same sizing as Globe Rolls?
Thanks for the help.

 

[damn its me]

its been at least a year since ive posted here, rafsjays, have i missed any good bikes? im thinking of selling the ol pista...haven't been regularly riding it at all.  
EDIT:  did I have my zipp on last i posted or my aero?  anyhow, got a new wheel right around that time

 

[tommykairaa]

ah my favorite season to ride.. woopie

 

[dashoekid21]

bmx > fixed gears

 

[dashoekid21]

bmx > fixed gears

 

[tommykairaa]

ill buy that zipp :]

 

[sosly]

I'll take those phil hubs.
too broke though

 

[damn its me]

Originally Posted by tommykairaa

ill buy that zipp :]

this thing is the death wheel...its really light, but i feel like the thing is going to break in half riding on streets out here...new hed/specialized tri-spokes are composite carbon, which is way heavier and stable than this 90's model.  aerospoke are even more urable then all of em, although they weigh a TON
  

 

[headphonejunkie]

I didnt know a darn thing about fixed bikes until I read this.. Seems cool. I wouldn't buy one, but I wouldn't knock it either.. Ride on, playas

 

[jdmfanatic]

Originally Posted by Hendrix Watermelon

I'm on the fence about buying a bike from BD. I'm a beginner, but I plan to bike a lot since it will be the only means of transportation. I've recently bought a Globe Roll 1 from a friend, but I feel like a hunchback riding a 52. Anyways, the point is, I want to buy a brand new beginner bike. Is Windsor The Hour or a Mercier a good starting fixed gear?

http://www.bikesdirect.co...s/mercier/kilott_pro.htm

or

http://www.bikesdirect.co...ucts/windsor/thehour.htm

The good thing about the Kilo tt is that it comes with a brake and it has sealed hubs.

EDIT- Also, do Mercier bikes have the same sizing as Globe Rolls?
Thanks for the help.

I would go for the Kilo if you had the money for it... The Mercier runs big (the 55cm is more of a 58cm from center to TT... 53 is more of a 55-56.. etc etc.)... I would get fitted for a bike but if you're too lazy to do that just measure your inseam and post it back here...

 

[tommykairaa]

if you ever plan to let go of the zipp.. pm me

:]

 

[DonRafa]

my current stable (because im bored and this thread is slow 

)

 

[DonRafa]

Originally Posted by damn its me

its been at least a year since ive posted here, rafsjays, have i missed any good bikes? im thinking of selling the ol pista...haven't been regularly riding it at all.  
EDIT:  did I have my zipp on last i posted or my aero?  anyhow, got a new wheel right around that time

you havent missed much. i check this thread once a week or so and there is hardly ever any new post...

 

[jawnstockton]

I've got a good, new bike for you...just got back from Interbike today

Raleigh x Macaframa x Mike Giant

via Prolly

 

[youmadyoubad]

yo sjf can you recommend me some good water bottles houses for my seat. is the one you have on your fixed good? or are metals ones better?

 

[ricky robot]

Are fixed gears bad for your knees? I have a Fixie that I haven't converted. I've been hesitant because I don't know how to ride fixed, yet.

 

[oneforall]

This is how we do it in Finland.

 

[tommykairaa]

helsinki vid is dope..

the raleigh looks pretty cool.. oww

yeeee..

 

[jawnstockton]

^ Mash x Cinelli program is always strong...gotta appreciate aggressive geometry.


New Macaframa teaser...

Matt Montoya from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

 

[blewis04]

Originally Posted by Burn916

^ Mash x Cinelli program is always strong...gotta appreciate aggressive geometry.


New Macaframa teaser...

Matt Montoya from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

 

[hendrix watermelon]

Dude snapping his pedals like it's a skateboard of something.

Too sweet

 

[jawnstockton]

^ Yeah I'm glad Matt made it out alive
Just realized these other Maca commercials might not have been posted in the thread
 

Massan from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.



Macaframa x Leader Ad from Dan Arel on Vimeo.

 

[DonRafa]

Thats little matt!

I've known him for a bit, been riding with him since he was like 16 (i think). That fool has always been wiling to try some gnarly ##!+




Whoever was asking about the seat post water bottle cage, its pretty legit. Great for bikes that aren't drilled for cages.

 

[jawnstockton]

^ Nice...that sounds about right. I think Matt is only 19 now.

He has really been grinding lately...can't wait to see his complete section.