Newbie Fixie
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Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:25 pm
So there ya go, I am quite taken with fixie bikie, I think I will enjoy this new realm of cycling, there is just more to it, things to learn, new skills attain, tricks to master! A whole lot more involving than just riding along to where ever, (the ability to ride in backwards circles is obviously appealing) long post I know, but I thought I would leave a message, Im staying down in Myponga (not many fix gearists round here) so a little cut off from any kind of 'scene' (not that I really want to get into all that skinny jeans, bobble hats and artistic face hair business.....)
Anyway here is a pic of my new fixie bike (already compiling list of changes to make haha!) http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fb ... .548826609
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Bingis » Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:27 pm
I have the same bike, also loving the fixed gear. Can't ride backward yet eitherRivergoblin wrote:Hello, Im new to this fixie thing,(new Australia as well! moved here about a month ago) Just got hold of an SE lager thanks to an industry friend (Nice one Chris!) I actually got 2, one for me, one for the lady (she fell in love with the Blue one) I built hers up free wheel, but when it came round to building mine, for some reason I set it up fixed. Even though I have never ridden fixed gear before, and have never felt interested in doing so. Back in england, my usual bike would be some sort of road race bike. Well anway, united with a bike once more I have been heading out on short rides and seeing what this fixed gear malarky is all about. The first reaction was annoyance at not being able to coast, but that soon past. On the second day I think I entered what people refer to as the 'zen fixie state', and I aslo discovered the whole new world of challenge of 'going down hills on a fixie'. Day three was a 20 km ride, my first attempts at skids down an unsealed road and a track stand session as the sun went down (started to feel it, need practice!)
So there ya go, I am quite taken with fixie bikie, I think I will enjoy this new realm of cycling, there is just more to it, things to learn, new skills attain, tricks to master! A whole lot more involving than just riding along to where ever, (the ability to ride in backwards circles is obviously appealing) long post I know, but I thought I would leave a message, Im staying down in Myponga (not many fix gearists round here) so a little cut off from any kind of 'scene' (not that I really want to get into all that skinny jeans, bobble hats and artistic face hair business.....)
Anyway here is a pic of my new fixie bike (already compiling list of changes to make haha!) http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fb ... .548826609
I've put some 23c Detonators on rather than the kenda's and pulled off the rear brake yesterday after finding I never use it (still have the front brake). I don't have anything to do with the fixie scene either, just cruise around having fun. Thinking about taking the freewheel off too to save some more weight, but need to get a lockring/freewheel tool.
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:07 pm
E.G
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:03 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:05 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956022@N ... otostream/
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby nathann » Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:15 pm
I use Vittoria Zaffiro's and they are good and cheap. But that's only if you didn't want to use Kenda's and didn't want to use good tires.
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:52 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:09 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Bingis » Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:34 pm
Thats my Lager, I've changed the seat, tyres, cranks, pedals and chain.
Most of that was on my old malvern star that I'd converted, but I had a hilux pull out in front of me - so that bike is dead now.
Also - loving the bullhorns, dropped them down 3 rings and I can get right down over them without looking down too much
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:22 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:31 pm
Isaac
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby aaron » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:20 pm
I thought you only had a mtn bike Isaac.EvilGenius wrote:If your in a hilly area bullhorns are good but I find that drops are perfect for climbing and descending. Having that extra drop position boosts me physically and mentally. Physically because it decreases drag. Mentally because it feels like I look really pro when I am on the drops, hehe. "Think of Drop Bars as Risers with an extra hand position" I was once told by a chap in another thread. The brake levers/hoods also provide that other hand position you have when riding the horns on bull horns. As a conclusion I would almost always choose Drop Bars on a road/fixie except for if my fixie/road bike was a casual commuter or a trick bike. Though if risers or flats feel fine with you, you should use them, go with the flow.
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:39 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby aaron » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:12 am
Yes but remember Isaac that they are road drops and not track drops.EvilGenius wrote:I have been riding the new road (Malvern Star 80's) around lately. Love the Drops.
Track drops are not 'just like risers with another hand position' as you have mentioned somewhere on this forum.
Not a great pic but can you see how there is very little horizontal bar on my Cinelli bars in this pic?
Anyway risers make anything look sexah!!
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:14 am
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:11 pm
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:20 am
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Bingis » Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:16 am
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby Rivergoblin » Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:27 pm
Anyone ever use this webshop? seems good and afordable, but lack of contact phone number puts me off. any feedback? http://www.velogear.com.au/index.php?p=home
cheers
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby aaron » Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:07 pm
Isaac what are you doing?EvilGenius wrote:Sure I will, Chain breaker, Crank Puller, Set of Allen Keys, Adjustable Monkey wrench and Brute strength.
Dude don't use a Monkey wrench and if you are unsrue get your LBS (local bike shop) to change over the BB.
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby SeanB » Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:44 pm
I've used them once. Bought a few items, all went smoothly - no issues.Rivergoblin wrote:Thanks people. Appreciated.
Anyone ever use this webshop? seems good and afordable, but lack of contact phone number puts me off. any feedback? http://www.velogear.com.au/index.php?p=home
cheers
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby brauluver » Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:25 pm
Ditto, fast service too. same retailer on Ebay called pumpdoctor or similar.SeanB wrote:I've used them once. Bought a few items, all went smoothly - no issues.Rivergoblin wrote:Thanks people. Appreciated.
Anyone ever use this webshop? seems good and afordable, but lack of contact phone number puts me off. any feedback? http://www.velogear.com.au/index.php?p=home
cheers
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby .isaac. » Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:49 am
Why not use a Monkey Wrench...aaron wrote:Isaac what are you doing?EvilGenius wrote:Sure I will, Chain breaker, Crank Puller, Set of Allen Keys, Adjustable Monkey wrench and Brute strength.
Dude don't use a Monkey wrench and if you are unsrue get your LBS (local bike shop) to change over the BB.
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby aaron » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:12 am
Yours is a shifter. I know what the properties of the image say...but it's wrong.
I reckon you should settle down your advice a bit Isaac.
Just sayin
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Re: Newbie Fixie
Postby rkelsen » Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:20 am
Actually, that's a stillson. More commonly known as a pipe wrench.aaron wrote:Because this is a monkey wrench.
'Monkey wrench' is a colloquialism whose definition seems to vary depending upon which side of the Pacific Ocean you're from.
Just sayin'...
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