Fixies

[Radius]

No no I mean if they were in response to my choices I wouldn't have minded, but they're not, so never mind

 

[hackbike 666]

No they are not,it's personal choice innit?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

This is my first fixed, late 80's

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=MSazeq4CIlO7HPyaDoYTPIh4l5k2TGxc

and this is my present fixed

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=K2wDoLHl8xw8WQ8BAvbzxg==

I first rode fixed in the late 80's then stopped, got the Pearson almost 2 years ago and rediscovered how much fun they are and how practical they are for commuting and general riding, I also use the Pearson for winter club rides and its good for those as well.

 

[scouserinlondon]

This thread has been really cool reading, I'll deffo have a quick blast on my colleagues fixie when he's back from holiday just to see what it's like.

 

[Sittingduck]

I have been thinking about getting one. Torn between building my own on an old steel frame or just getting a new one. I think it will help with building leg strength (I struggle when climbing) and aid fitness. Live in a pretty flat location so not many big hills around to cause an issue. Like the look of the Langster Polish but a couple of ppl (mentioning no names) said Langsters were naff!

 

[MajorMantra]

Like the look of the Langster Polish but a couple of ppl (mentioning no names) said Langsters were naff!

If you like it, get it. I think it's pretty decent looking too and it's a little bit special to me as it was a test ride on one of these that was my first experience of fixed. A few hundred yards up and down outside the shop left me grinning like an idiot and I now have two fixed road bikes and ride one almost every day thanks to it.

That said it rides like any other cheapish aluminium road bike and personally I'd go for one of the steel offerings of similar cost. Don't forget that the weight difference is less important since fixed gears have so few components.

Matthew

 

[Sittingduck]

That said it rides like any other cheapish aluminium road bike and personally I'd go for one of the steel offerings of similar cost.

Matthew
Can you recommend any?

 

[MajorMantra]

Matthew
Can you recommend any?

My totally biased (because I have one) suggestion would be the Genesis Flyer (or Ridgeback Solo if you want mudguards) which I think is one of the better looking fixed gear bikes around. You might be able to find an 08 model that's a little cheaper though it'll probably cost as much or more than the Langster. Otherwise, have a look here:

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9085.html

Some of the links are out of date but it's a good general guide to what's on the market.

Matthew

 

[Sittingduck]

Thx^

Sorry for jacking the thread

 

[swee'pea99]

Something like this, plus a sprocket from SJS and about 2 hours' work. Sorted.

 

[mickle]

Just look at all these poseurs! It shouldn't be allowed. Tsk.

http://charikichi.tumblr.com/

 

[Breedon]

lol ive just won a old Peugeot bike on ebay for 43 quid, i can now start my fixie project whoop.

 

[RedBike]

lol ive just won a old Peugeot bike on ebay for 43 quid, i can now start my fixie project whoop.

I hope it's not one of those carbonlite ones!

 

[Breedon]

i have no idea but i'll soon find out

 

[Rhys_Po]

My totally biased (because I have one) suggestion would be the Genesis Flyer (or Ridgeback Solo if you want mudguards) which I think is one of the better looking fixed gear bikes around. You might be able to find an 08 model that's a little cheaper though it'll probably cost as much or more than the Langster. Otherwise, have a look here:

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9085.html

Some of the links are out of date but it's a good general guide to what's on the market.

Matthew

I'd wait for THIS

http://khabarbike.vox.com/library/post/steel-langster-from-specialized-for-2010.html

*Drool*