Fixed gear/ track bike builds

[runningpanda]

Since I just wrecked on my SS Nishiki, I'll be rebuilding it.
700c wheel swap flip flop hub.
Current drivetrain was 51x16, I'll be getting a new crank set and chain ring probably 48t. Will post when I have some updates or decent pictures of the bike.

[ho4sho]

main benifit is they are so simple, well thats all i can think of

once you go fixed tho you do feel more connected to the bike cuz you can control alot more while riding like slowing down using you legs instead of brakes, i dont mean stopping like actually peddling slower and stuff like that

basically yeah. easy to build, maintain and ride.

Not to mention that for someone who had the customization bug, the possibilities are endless.

[ho4sho]

Since I just wrecked on my SS Nishiki, I'll be rebuilding it.
700c wheel swap flip flop hub.
Current drivetrain was 51x16, I'll be getting a new crank set and chain ring probably 48t. Will post when I have some updates or decent pictures of the bike.

I'm sure you will enjoy a 48/17 alot better than your previous setup

[Blacky]

fixed gear with no brakes is retarded no excuses.

[PHAS3D]

No its not. I ride in the mountains brakeless. You must be retarded if you can't handle not having brakes... or you are just a pussy.

[C.Raynes]

Ollie- you can spend as much or as little as you want honestly... it really depends on what your looking to get out of it...You can build a decent bike for around $500-600 and thats a pretty damn good bike with some good name brand components.

And the benefits I suppose go person to person.. I benefit from riding because it helps my cadence when i ride mountain. I also just really like being connected to my bike 100% it forces you to have muscle control in order for you to ride comfortably and confidently...And that helps with all forms of riding.

Shit its just a great work out too.. Your forced to pedal and stay in constant control.

Hinrics-42x16 is a nice gear for all around riding and you wont need to replace your cog.

[pkemichick]

another thing that no one mentioned, is that your legs get cramped up when you stop peddling. with a conventional bike, if your legs start to get sore, you stop peddling. this results in them cramping up. on a fixed gear, you can relax your muscles to give your legs quick break, but they are still moving because of the fixed hub. this keeps the muscles moving and the blood flowing, preventing cramping,

[ho4sho]

We got 95lb girls out here that ride around fearless with no brakes. seriously.

it's all a matter of preference.

[ho4sho]

with that said, I myself prefer a front brake lol.

[ho4sho]

@ C.raynes

nice volume cutter. I want to build up a nemisis project frame next.

I like that leader too. I had a 725tr a while back and sold it because it was kinda uncomfortable.

[runningpanda]

I always run a front brake for safety. Also because I was riding suicide fixie last year (but I never had to use the brake).
I can't wait to get my Nishiki rebuilt. 51/16 was a work out to get going up an incline, but since I'm in salisbury (the flattest place on earth) it wasn't so bad. It has 27x1-1/4's (which are now bent...) and I sticker bombed the front wheel. Hopefully it'll look half as nice as the bikes pictured above when it's all done.
I also built an old school apehanger SS with coaster brake. 26" apehangers, banana seat and sissy bar.
I'm also working on a 1973 JC Penney cross SS with a coaster brake hub. I'll be building 700c wheels for it using a coaster brake hub for the rear. There is a local shop in Salisbury hooking me up with the hub and custom colored rear wheel parts for $60. Getting cross tires for it and probably bullhorn bars.

[runningpanda]

Is that a sugino crankset?

[C.Raynes]

haha thanks man. I sold the 725 because of exactly that... It was sooooo uncomfortable!

and the nemesis is such a dope frame... Before you build it check out Wonka's new company Grime bikes they have such sick frames for some decent prices...

And that crank pictured I think is made by W.I.N japan they came on lots and lots of old 80's road bikes... I have several of them and they look identical!

[magoo_lc1]

I agree a bit about the hipster thing. Im 40 and have had many fixies starting at least 20+ years ago. I know trends come and go thats just life and the guys that ride them for style will be off them soon enough. I do know the benefits of the exercise on them they rock for that. But i think its a bit funny when u seen them on a car all the time and the dam tires are never even dirty...lol. I have a raleigh now that i toy with its a 85 model. I have a 70s schwinn with braze ons not welds and my pride is a 73 colnago that hangs on my wall like art. Im also huge into 80s top notch bmx stuff at any given time i have at least four. Keep riding them guys and if your a hipster let me know when your ready to sell your toys...lol

[PHAS3D]

I am about to order the 725TR, in seafoam. Can't decide on that or the Mordecai in seafoam green. I have been riding bmx for atleast 5 years before hand and have kept riding since I started riding Fixed a year ago. I just think its incredibly easy to ride brakeless if you actually know how to control your feet. Its not difficult and I ride across town all the time in the mountains. Just have to be confident in your skills. And a very good rear tire.