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post Oct 21, 2008 - 9:56 PM
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I know at least a couple others ride Ffxed gear bikes, so I figured I'd find out who else rides a fixie.

I just got mine last Friday...it's a Mercier Kilo TT and I love it...easily the best $500 I've spent in years. You just feel so in touch with the road on a fixed-gear...plus it's way faster than riding a bus/driving a car/riding a longboard in downtown Seattle. biggrin.gif







New MKS track pedals are on the way, and I plan to get a new seat soon too. smile.gif

Who else rides fixed?


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post Oct 21, 2008 - 9:59 PM
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gotta love rollin the pant leg up to avoid tangles lol...i have been lookin in to one of these but think i might stick to a trusty mountain bike or bmx bike..i live in the city with a hudge hill lol....sucks for fixed gear bikes


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post Oct 21, 2008 - 11:12 PM
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Bmx over here. Trek, if I get the chance I'll get a pic up


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post Oct 21, 2008 - 11:20 PM
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My friend's got a one speed bike and that thing is alot of fun to ride around on.


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post Oct 22, 2008 - 12:21 AM
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QUOTE (TRD_Ian @ Oct 21, 2008 - 7:59 PM) *
gotta love rollin the pant leg up to avoid tangles lol...i have been lookin in to one of these but think i might stick to a trusty mountain bike or bmx bike..i live in the city with a hudge hill lol....sucks for fixed gear bikes


I live in a city with huge hills too...my gearing isn't optimal for hills and I have to walk up some of them, but aside from steep hills, the fixie is a blast. You should at least try one out and see if you like it. smile.gif

QUOTE (bseaman_5 @ Oct 21, 2008 - 9:12 PM) *
Bmx over here. Trek, if I get the chance I'll get a pic up


Nice...I used to ride my DK Cincinnati BMX a lot. Now though, I much prefer the new ride. smile.gif


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post Oct 25, 2008 - 11:56 PM
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i just got a specialized Rockhopper comp disk a few weeks ago. replaced my hardrock my brother got stolen a few years ago ive prolly put 30 or 40 miles on it allready rideing some backtrails around my town. lots of fun and great for short trips around town but i need a new seat my butt swallows it >_<
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post Oct 26, 2008 - 5:46 AM
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I've never liked those fix gears bike. Sure they are lighter and more reliable then conventional geared bikes. But i love going through all the gear as I accelerate and dropping gears as i come to a stop.
post Oct 26, 2008 - 2:00 PM
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Nice ride Coomer. I ride fixed, but I rock it without brakes.


Did you pick up your Kilo from BikesDirect?

here are some dark pictures. I'll take it out today for some photos.




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post Oct 27, 2008 - 8:38 PM
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QUOTE (Coomer @ Oct 21, 2008 - 10:56 PM) *
I know at least a couple others ride Ffxed gear bikes, so I figured I'd find out who else rides a fixie.

I just got mine last Friday...it's a Mercier Kilo TT and I love it...easily the best $500 I've spent in years. You just feel so in touch with the road on a fixed-gear...plus it's way faster than riding a bus/driving a car/riding a longboard in downtown Seattle. biggrin.gif

New MKS track pedals are on the way, and I plan to get a new seat soon too. smile.gif

Who else rides fixed?


I'm not trying to knock it, just to understand it. What, exactly is the advantage to a fixed-gear bike? I ask because I may have to give up running after a knee injury and I have seen fixed gear bikes advertised in my initial search, but I know nothing about them. Also, I notice that there is a front caliper/hand brake on yours, Coomer. Is that the only brake or does it work by pushing back on the pedals?

Please forgive my ignorance, but at least I'm trying to find out stuff. Thanks.

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post Oct 27, 2008 - 8:44 PM
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If that's you in those pics Coomer, you are so awesome to have one leg rolled up.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you just pedaling your nuts off (not your nuts, specifically) when you're trying to haul ass with a fixed gear?
post Oct 27, 2008 - 9:10 PM
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QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Oct 27, 2008 - 6:44 PM) *
If that's you in those pics Coomer, you are so awesome to have one leg rolled up.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you just pedaling your nuts off (not your nuts, specifically) when you're trying to haul ass with a fixed gear?


That is Coomer, and it's mighty hipster of him with one pant leg rolled up. tongue.gif

And no, you aren't pedaling your nuts off- you have a good all-around gearing and it is quite easy to go very fast without much effort at all.


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I'm not trying to knock it, just to understand it. What, exactly is the advantage to a fixed-gear bike? I ask because I may have to give up running after a knee injury and I have seen fixed gear bikes advertised in my initial search, but I know nothing about them. Also, I notice that there is a front caliper/hand brake on yours, Coomer. Is that the only brake or does it work by pushing back on the pedals?

Please forgive my ignorance, but at least I'm trying to find out stuff. Thanks.


There isn't a real arguable advantage to fixed gear riding, it's just a matter of preference. I enjoy it because a few years ago I screwed up my knee and had surgery to correct it. The great thing about fixed gear is that I cannot coast, which forces me to keep my spin (bike term for RPM's wink.gif ) up. This also increases circulation to my knee and has helped me exponentially.

As for brakes, fixed gear bikes don't benefit much from a rear brake, you aren't going so fast that you need one, however it's all about how comfortable you are. Personally I run without brakes, just because I can exert enough pressure pushing against the pedals to come to a safe stop. You just have to be (literally) looking ahead for potential dangers.

Plus, the great thing about most fixed gear bikes is that they come with whats known as a "flip flop rear hub" meaning that you can put a BMX freewheel on one side (allowing you to coast) and have your fixed cog on the other side (no coasting).


I would implore you to go and try it. It takes a couple rides before you get comfortable with it, but it's been the best decision I've made for my health. smile.gif


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post Oct 28, 2008 - 3:18 PM
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QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Oct 27, 2008 - 10:10 PM) *
That is Coomer, and it's mighty hipster of him with one pant leg rolled up. tongue.gif

And no, you aren't pedaling your nuts off- you have a good all-around gearing and it is quite easy to go very fast without much effort at all.


I was gonna use something other than hipsters, but in light of him being admin...laugh.gif
post Nov 3, 2008 - 4:37 PM
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Yeah Matt, I got it from BikesDirect. I recently got new pedals and just got a new flat bar last weekend. Call it what you want, but unless I wear skinny jeans, I ride with my pant leg rolled up...I wouldn't want to get my jeans caught in my chain. tongue.gif

And yeah, like Matt said, you can stop just by putting resistance on the pedals. I'm not to the point yet where I can stop as fast as with a brake using just my legs, especially on steep hills.

What gearing are you running Matt?


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post Nov 3, 2008 - 4:53 PM
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Didn't notice before, but I have those exact same Etnies as you Coomer laugh.gif


Are fixed bikes less strain on your body than a regular geared bike?


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post Nov 3, 2008 - 7:28 PM
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QUOTE (Coomer @ Nov 3, 2008 - 1:37 PM) *
Yeah Matt, I got it from BikesDirect. I recently got new pedals and just got a new flat bar last weekend. Call it what you want, but unless I wear skinny jeans, I ride with my pant leg rolled up...I wouldn't want to get my jeans caught in my chain. tongue.gif

And yeah, like Matt said, you can stop just by putting resistance on the pedals. I'm not to the point yet where I can stop as fast as with a brake using just my legs, especially on steep hills.

What gearing are you running Matt?


You got a set of Risers? did you also get Oury grips? tongue.gif hipster. I couldn't see you wearing skinny jeans. That would be odd.

I think my gearing is 46/15. BikesDirect says mine comes with a 16t cog, but they lied. It doesn't matter though, I pulled the formula cog and lockring and put on a Surly 15t cog and lockring. I would recommend it to anyone to spend the 40 or so dollars and pick up the new lockring and cog.


Are you on bikeforums Coomer?



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post Nov 4, 2008 - 11:12 AM
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QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 3, 2008 - 4:28 PM) *
You got a set of Risers? did you also get Oury grips? tongue.gif hipster. I couldn't see you wearing skinny jeans. That would be odd.

I think my gearing is 46/15. BikesDirect says mine comes with a 16t cog, but they lied. It doesn't matter though, I pulled the formula cog and lockring and put on a Surly 15t cog and lockring. I would recommend it to anyone to spend the 40 or so dollars and pick up the new lockring and cog.


Are you on bikeforums Coomer?


Yeah, I think they'd be considered risers. They're some bars I found at Recycled Cycles for $10, and they're pretty sweet. I've got Specialized grips though. I thought hipsters rode with no brakes. tongue.gif

I'm not on BikeForums yet...I'll should join sometime soon.


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post Nov 4, 2008 - 12:25 PM
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So what do you do when you're going down a hill and your pedals are spinning way to fast to keep your feet on?
post Nov 4, 2008 - 2:48 PM
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QUOTE (gt_driFFter @ Nov 4, 2008 - 9:25 AM) *
So what do you do when you're going down a hill and your pedals are spinning way to fast to keep your feet on?


I've gone down some steep hills and it's pretty easy to keep your feet on because typically most fixed-gear bikes have clipless pedals or toe straps to keep your feet in place. Your legs just get moving really fast. smile.gif


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post Nov 4, 2008 - 3:08 PM
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But coasting is just so nice/fun/relaxing!

Very cool bikes, btw
post Nov 12, 2008 - 2:02 AM
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Use to ride my KHE bmx all day was so much fun. Then i got my 6gc =[

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