Post your Fixie piccies

[BRLVR.v2]

get some foot retention!

+1

[Mulger bill]

Wowsers, that's niiiice. The wimp in me wants to know if it's drilled for brakes...

Campy Record Pista cranks are emminently fappable.

What, something like this?

Courtesy of Brown Jersey. Yes I'm more than seriously considering them when I get a better FG. They look amazing, not to mention that the ring shape reminds me of something...

[HLC]

Wowsers, that's niiiice. The wimp in me wants to know if it's drilled for brakes...
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Nup. And it has horrendous toe-overlap with 165mm cranks. Worse than my Bridgestone which has 170's and it's pretty bad being a track specific bike as well.

I can however buy a matching TT fork from Planet X which has 10mm more rake, and a brake hole if I ever become more sensible

[landscapecadmonkey]

get some foot retention!

+1

foot retention as a must for safety etc or just preferable / more efficient ? have preferred the open space and control of just the flats .... and having commuted and ridden fixed on and off for a few years haven't had an issue... but could be convinced otherwise with an opinion or two

[HLC]

get some foot retention!

+1

foot retention as a must for safety etc or just preferable / more efficient ? have preferred the open space and control of just the flats .... and having commuted and ridden fixed on and off for a few years haven't had an issue... but could be convinced otherwise with an opinion or two

Safety, more efficient, better control, additional stopping power.

If you're spinning out down a hill at 65km/h then you are going to want foot retention.

How do you skid?

[landscapecadmonkey]

How do you skid?

all good points... but must admit i have NEVER skidded..... i have serious quad/calf inadequacy issues now..... ive tried, but....
but ... based on opinion, will try a retention method...

[Dan]

Didn't he say he's been doing it for two years with no problems? I don't ride fixed, but I'm positive that Brisbane has bigger hills than Perth. How I understand this is as so: zero retention = crazy = meh = rad = whatever.

However, to stay (kinda) on topic, can one ride fixed with cleats?

[Mulger bill]

I did Beach Rd on SPuDs a couple of weeks ago if that's any help. Seemed to be a bit quicker but that's only a feeling as the FG doesn't run a 'puter. Me feet were definitely more comfy.

[HLC]

Yeah I run Look Keo's on my other fixed gear/track bike.

Super secure and skidding is no problem. I've never clipped out unintentionally.

[singlespeedscott]

I always ride my fix gear with clip ins. But I ride mine like a normal bike. It's my commuter/trainer. Not some cool trickster toy.

[landscapecadmonkey]

Surly fixed gear, used as my main commuter awhile back. Running 65GI (hilly commute)
Currently hanging up in pieces, awaiting a lighter wheelset (and a pump holder)
I must admit, i never even thought to use clip ins, but going to give them a try now.
Cheers for the comments people.

[HappyHumber]

Campy Record Pista cranks are emminently fappable.

What, something like this?
.....
Courtesy of Brown Jersey. Yes I'm more than seriously considering them when I get a better FG. They look amazing, not to mention that the ring shape reminds me of something...

Nah, I meant like HLCs example;


Whilst I like the old style fluted arms, I think so many knock offs in the decades since they've first appered, the look at least has kind of been cheapened a little bit. The latest generation just has classy lines I think that haven't been equalled. Dura-Ace pista only really comes close I think.

But then again... maybe it depends on the frame they're matched to

[HLC]

Campy Record Pista cranks are emminently fappable.

What, something like this?
.....
Courtesy of Brown Jersey. Yes I'm more than seriously considering them when I get a better FG. They look amazing, not to mention that the ring shape reminds me of something...

Nah, I meant like HLCs example;


Whilst I like the old style fluted arms, I think so many knock offs in the decades since they've first appered, the look at least has kind of been cheapened a little bit. The latest generation just has classy lines I think that haven't been equalled. Dura-Ace pista only really comes close I think.

But then again... maybe it depends on the frame they're matched to

Sugino 75's are right up there too!!! But maybe that's because they look like Dura Ace 7400 ha ha!

[HLC]

*new wheel day*

(not feeling the gumwalls at all, but all I had - need to pick up some zaff;s or somthing over the weekend!)

[familyguy]

Does this mean your other ones might be selling now Henri?

Dig the HIPP stickers.

Jim

[AndrewBurns]

[BRLVR.v2]

Gee, those welds look a little agricultural for such an expensive frame. would have expected a smooth finish on a fashion branded bike like this.

[HLC]

Does this mean your other ones might be selling now Henri?

Dig the HIPP stickers.

Jim

Have decided to hang on to them for now Jim as the wheels on my gf's bike need replacing. But if I decide to move them on, ill let you know first thing!

[rabobank89]

*new wheel day*

(not feeling the gumwalls at all, but all I had - need to pick up some zaff;s or somthing over the weekend!)

That's sexy man

[ldrcycles]

I reckon it would look better with black bar tape, but it isn't my bike .

[BRLVR.v2]

*new wheel day*

(not feeling the gumwalls at all, but all I had - need to pick up some zaff;s or somthing over the weekend!)

That's sexy man

Plus 1... Best lookin bike for at least the last 10 pages.

[slidetaker]

*new wheel day* (not feeling the gumwalls at all, but all I had - need to pick up some zaff;s or somthing over the weekend!)

Stunning frame.....have u tried track drop rather than riser on it?

[HLC]

*new wheel day* (not feeling the gumwalls at all, but all I had - need to pick up some zaff;s or somthing over the weekend!)

Stunning frame.....have u tried track drop rather than riser on it?

I have a Bridgestone NJS Track/Keirin bike which I have set up with drops/clipless etc. This bike is purely for hektik whipskidz and sweet fixie riding (pub runs/shopping etc) ha ha. I'll probably take it to the track and put it through it's paces one day!

[familyguy]

No probs Henri, gotta keep the lady-friend happy. Seeing Dan's Planet X go by on a weekly basis makes me want one of these. And want the time to ride one...

Jim

[takai]

New headset for my Larry arrived today, so i rebuilt it tonight:




Unsure about the CX lever for brakes on this iteration. Think i might go get some basic aero hoods and use those instead.