The Fixed Gear Thread!

[Steezeman]

Pretty sick, not feeling the seat angle or the adjustable seat post clamp. Gnarly pursuit style though.

 

[MAGAIVER]

I was still messing with the seat angle trying to find something confortable and I need to get some bolts that clamp bothers me a lot and so does the seatpost. and the rear tire and the frame color... but i'll get around fixing those things.

 

[Hep Greg]

jeez, some seriously steep geometry on that frame.

and donlad, good choice going with the steamroller

 

[DonaldM]

Big update.

New:
Surly Steamroller 56cm frame and fork
Chris King headset
Salsa stem
FSA crankset and bb
MKS Sylvan pedals with MKS clips and straps

 

[Steezeman]

Looks dope other than the purple chain and seat angle. Flatten the thing out, it hurts my looking at it like that.

 

[MAGAIVER]

That frameset is gorgeous.

My bike's looking better but not good enough yet, got an all black tire, and a polished seat post (random one the guy at the bike shop gave me)
I have have Dotek 165mm cranks and a Gipiemme chainring on my way.

 

[DonaldM]

Purple chain is temporary. And.... I was experimenting with seat angles

 

[Steezeman]

Looking good Magaiver, you should paint that back rim black, it would look a lot better.

Donald, try not to experiment that much. For the sake of you testicles.

 

[Madis]

http://www.muslauf.si/2009/06/hydroelectric-power-station-avce-fixed.html - if this is not old news yet. Imagine bombing a scooter down those.

 

[Steezeman]

I just posted that in the gnarly street spots thread haha. Is that anywhere near you?

 

[Madis]

Nope.

 

[sax]

Big update.

New:
Surly Steamroller 56cm frame and fork
Chris King headset
Salsa stem
FSA crankset and bb
MKS Sylvan pedals with MKS clips and straps

how much did that whole setup cost ya?

and, any thoughts on this?: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/1231756400.html

 

[Steezeman]

Sax, do you want to convert that? If so, I'd get something else, unless you wanna keep it off road compatible. And then you probably wouldn't want it to be fixed.

 

[Kodard69]

do u guys ever jump them?

 

[sax]

Sax, do you want to convert that? If so, I'd get something else, unless you wanna keep it off road compatible. And then you probably wouldn't want it to be fixed.

well, i would like it to be able to handle some pretty tough terrain. rocks, dirt, etc. but, i prefer to not have multiple gears or fixed.

 

[DonaldM]

Big update.

New:
Surly Steamroller 56cm frame and fork
Chris King headset
Salsa stem
FSA crankset and bb
MKS Sylvan pedals with MKS clips and straps

how much did that whole setup cost ya?

and, any thoughts on this?: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/1231756400.html

I've put about 1000 into it. Well worth it.

 

[Steezeman]

Sax, do you want to convert that? If so, I'd get something else, unless you wanna keep it off road compatible. And then you probably wouldn't want it to be fixed.

well, i would like it to be able to handle some pretty tough terrain. rocks, dirt, etc. but, i prefer to not have multiple gears or fixed.

So you want it single speed?

 

[sax]

if it all possible, yes. i guess a single-speed mountain bike. any suggestions?

 

[DonaldM]

Why do you want a single speed and not a fixed?

 

[sax]

Why do you want a single speed and not a fixed?

well i figure fixed is much less efficient for the type of riding i intend to do. i NEED the ability to coast. so fixed is not too appealing to me. and, im just not a fan of multiple speed.