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How to build a fixed-gear bicycle by DJStroky

"One more fixed gear"

How I did it: It took me a while to get all the parts I wanted, but I kept accumulating them.  I won most of the parts and labor for my wheels and then either salvaged stuff from other bikes of mine or kept my eye out for good deals.  It all started with me getting a frame my size and then winning those wheels really kicked things into gear.

Lessons & tips: Make sure you get your stuff built by a mechanic that knows what they are doing.  But after you've seen it built once, a fixie is really simple.

Resources: Recycled Cycles, Dead Baby Bikes, Counterbalance Bicycles (the one in Lower Queen Anne, not the UD), Mavic Wheels, Revolution Cycles, peer pressure from fipsters


 

Nov 16, 12:14PM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers



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SgtShaftoe

It took me
2 weeks
It made me
greasy

How I did it: I had the benefit of a friend with a lot of experience with bike mechanic-type stuff, and another who was willing to sell me a wheelset, and finding a nice Bianchi frame cheap on craigslist. All it took was a couple of weeks of whittling away on it for an hour or so each day, then one rather intense afternoon of putting everything together. Read how I did it…

May 17, 01:03PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


octoface

It took me
1 month
It made me
stoked to ride!

How I did it: Rather than purchase a brand spankin' new track bike I converted an old roadie.1. Stripped all the unnecessary components. Used smaller chainring with BMX short bolts.2. Got my hands on a used flip flop hub.3. Bought cog and lockring.4. Cross style brake lever.5. Greased and lubed. Read how I did it…

Mar 08, 10:20AM PDT | 0 comments


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    alexw07 is going to a record sale today!

    Untitled 3 weeks ago

    So I figured out how to get the cranks off, but I was only successful with one side. The pin on the other side was bent, so I couldn’t get it out. I’m not sure whether I should keep going on this bike or try to find another one.

    Jun 13, 12:58PM PDT | 0 comments


    richphoto

    singlespeed 4 weeks ago

    I was just looking at many fixies and singlespeeds in NY city. also saw a custom frame builder with some amazing works. I am a full on carbon road cyclist but am itching to build a singlespeed with a flipflop

    Jun 09, 08:41PM PDT | 0 comments


    alexw07 is going to a record sale today!

    Problems 4 weeks ago

    I’m taking the bike apart to learn more about bikes and to clean it all out. I’ve run into a couple hitches. The handlebars are pretty well stuck in the pipe. I’m going to try some WD-40 today and see if that helps at all. The cranks are also giving me problems. I don’t see any way to really take them off. I think my bike is either really really old or just incredibly cheap.

    Jun 09, 07:51AM PDT | 0 comments


    alexw07 is going to a record sale today!

    Ready to go 4 weeks ago

    I found an old road bike at a garage sale yesterday for 3 bucks. The frame is just right for me. I also found a website that takes you step by step through the process. I’m really looking forward to learning more about my bike and creating this new bike.

    Jun 06, 06:08AM PDT | 0 comments


    Victoria I needs 2 categories: 1 for real projects and a 2nd for more esoteric

    actually my son did this 3 months ago

    My 15y.o. son did this, he mtb and bmx s; but decided to make his regualr mtb a fixed gear; he loves it I am not sure why. We all did a 15km mtb race recentlya nd he beat his mates on the fixed gear bike over their 24 gear bikes. he has legs like pistons I guess.

    Apr 06, 12:19AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    bige

    wear a helmet! 10 months ago

    otherwise I hope you signed your organ donor card so you can be useful after you’re no longer with us.

    Aug 30, 2008, 10:42AM PDT | 0 comments


    glas9396

    yay! 12 months ago

    ok, finally got one, but now I have to get in shape so I can actually ride it for more than half an hour.

    Jun 27, 2008, 08:26AM PDT | 0 comments


    johnz2002

    my gammy 13 months ago

    now i have a name for my bikke
    got some things order up from ebay

    Jun 11, 2008, 10:39PM PDT | 0 comments


    nycwinter is enjoying his family

    Finally 14 months ago

    I finally found a good frame (for free), stripped it down, and added all the necessary components. Check it out bigger:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/butteredsconi/2477829422/
    I love it.

    May 14, 2008, 05:54PM PDT | 0 comments


    kevinseas

    needs adjustment, but it's done 14 months ago

    I finished up the green fixed gear on Wednesday. Finished meaning that I put a junk saddle and pedals on it, for the time being, just so I could take it for a spin. This bike is so much fun! Even though the fit is bad because of the saddle and stem, it’s like learning the joy of cycling all over again. I’ll put a front brake and some bar tape on the bike and continue riding it until I can find a longer stem and better saddle. I’m in love with this bike, and can’t wait to build another!

    the stable

    May 02, 2008, 09:38AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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