Not really road racing , but big wheels for sure. Whos got one?

Jesse D

i have a raleigh single speed road bike and a older schwinn converted to a fixed gear.

I've got a Bianchi Pista. It's a commuter. It spends most of it's time set up w/ a freewheel, but I do swap the wheel over back to fixed. I really like it. I put bullhorns on it & a front brake. It's a real quick, nimble handling bike. That's what I like about it.
-Bill

i commute on a Surly Steamroller 10mi each way, fixed no brakes or clips, rockin platforms. freaky but fun for sure...



conor

I rock an old Carlton made Raleigh, that I converted into a fixed gear! I love my fixed gear! Conor- Love your ride, no brakes is the only way to rock a fixie!!!!

Keep it coming guys! Ive had two fixes; one old school Frejus and a Bianchi Buss single speed. The frejus was bad to the bone, but way too big for me (60cm) It was one of my very first ebay sales. The bianchi I sold in a bout of stupidity. I am keeping my eye out for a complete 54cm, horizontal drop outs, hopefully steel. I live very close to a velodrome, and I want to hit it up again. They have rental bikes, but I dont trust that stuff. Good times,

Jesse D

I have a converted 1983 Trek 500. I ride it with a front brake because I'm not crazy-LOL.

I use it around my town when I need to run a quick errand, etc. Went to the hairdresser, the library, and the bakery on it last week. One time last year I rode it to the package store so my wife and I could have cocktail hour on the front porch.

I built up this and rode it untill it cracked...
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Then I scored this frame...
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Really wanna get some toe clips on it to make skidding a little easier.

Not sure what happened there. Lets try photo bucket instead.
I built up this and rode it untill it cracked...
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Then I scored this frame for $50...
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Really wanna get some toe clips on it to make skidding a little easier.
I've also got this '65 Jack Taylor that I'm building as more of a gentleman's touring fixie.
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I give up. That always worked before.

http://picasaweb.google.com/justinhenehan/...216880963417122

IRO fixie I commute on. Now it has black bars and orange S&M grips.

Track is a blast! Here's my current ride...

I've got a beat-to-hell Bianchi Pista that's my bar bike and occasional late-night rider. Changes include a one-piece Cinelli Integralter bar/stem, Surly Steamroller fork, Campy Record headset, Thomson Elite post, celeste Flite saddle, and vintage Campy track pedals with Christophe clips and Binda straps.

I might switch to a pair of platform SPDs if I can find a cheap set.

Here's my beastie...



1983 serial # Trek 500 (was built as an 84 from the factory when I found it). Cheapo bull bars from Chucksbikes.com, cheapo lever from and same place. Original brake, post, stem. Suzue "basic" hubs built into yard sale find Ambrosio 19 Elite rims. Cheapo tiresfrom the LBS. I ride it around town, like this morning when I went to the dentist, or last summer during cocktail hour when we needed a bottle of Vodka...

[ August 16, 2007, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: pjbaz ]

Lovin that Raleigh! Still dreamin..

jess eD

It's not a fixie, or even a roadie, but...

SS MTB conversion with some roadie parts on it. It's the steed that helped me win the master's class (36 and over) at the All City Championships alleycat race in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Just to keep this thread alive, I'll let you know that S&M is working on a street fixie frame & fork. I can't wait!

Fixies FTMFW!!!

Since this topic is back on top, here's my contribution. I call it Panasonic Youth...or FixieSonic. Haven't decided yet.

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52 cm vintage Panasonic of SupaFab 1020 HiTensile steel.
Panaracer skinwalls on Sun M13II hoops and Formula Track hubs - which are a great value!
Vintage 165mm Sakae SX crank/39T Rocket Ring/13T Fixed gear
MKS Sylvain pedals/MKS Clips/Soma Straps
SR stem/Nitto Noodle Bars
Kalloy post/Mid-90's Schwinn seat
and a big honkin' Vista Lite to get me home safe at night.

By the way, this is an actual band name in Minneapolis right now (I hope I didn't redundantly post this already):
Fixed Gears Are For Jerks And Lesbians

Not making that up.

Nice whip there, Smithers

Ah, you're just saying that.

God, I hope that isn't true.
-Bill

I just finished putting my cheapo (50 bucks) fixie together last night and it RULES. I seriously cant wait to go home and ride it. I was up all night thinking about it. It was the most fun I've had in a long time. I'll post a pick later when I get home.

FBM has one out now too.

Oh and Profile is joining the market too.

Biggest mistake I made was selling my fixed. I had a Fuji Track Pro - the gearing was so huge I started off like a rolling brick, and a Surly Steamroller. Surly just makes an incredible fixed. I'll find pics and post 'em up.

Why is that?

Apparently, you're not aware that S&M's roots are in making a quality product, having fun, and keeping an open mind. A lot of riders (dirt, street, etc) like to ride fixed gear too once in a while. So, why not make a decent S&M version? I go back with S&M to before the beginning and still love to ride BMX, but I also like riding road, track, MTB, etc and I can't wait for Chris to make a street fixie that I can be proud to ride.

Don't worry, it will most likely be a limited run. Fixed gear is not the direction S&M is going as a mainstay.

Trust me, I know S&M's history. I have a Widowmaker, a Black Bike, and try to run S&M parts when I can. I also have an S&M sticker on the headtube of my Bianchi Pista.
But, to ME, S&M is pure B.M.X.. Nothing but.
So it just doesn't seem like a good fit. Not that S&M can't make one. Heck no, they have proven themselves to be able to make anykind of bike they want (BMX Tandems?). The stereotype "hipster" image of the fixie world is just not something that I equate with S&M.
If they did it under the Revenge or Fit banner, I'd have no problem with it.
A valid point that a pal made was "why not make a bit of $$$ of the sudden surge of fixie-popularity?" I have to agree with that. I don't see S&M as selling out at all here. If anything I guess I'd applaud Chris for making a quick buck.
Oddly I have no prob with FBM making one. Another company I have lots of respect for (currently riding a PW Moto). So fee free to call me a hypocrite.
-Bill

I'd have to say that it is all about cashing in on the Fixie trend. Fixies are the new scooters.
By the way, I ain't hatin'. I say make money on it bros...like our man Steef does up in MPLS. He's the Craigs List Fixie Maven.

Here's Volume's entry:

My Pista now has a DK mini stem, Edwin grips and Animal riser bars, aka the top bar from a pair of Scerbo Lites. Which is cool because the bars now feel identical to those on my BMX bike.

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that thing looks like a beast. did you plan out how your were putting those stickers on? HA!

Hey Bill, I hear what you'e saying. In this case, it's more that a group of S&M friends and riders would like some S&M built fixies, so Chris has been entertaining the idea, which is turning into some actual framesets. Like I said, I believe this is more of a limted run, for which there is little ROI, as opposed to a full-blown fixie production run that would cash in on the trend.

Haha. The stickers are just getting added layer by layer. At least I don't have to worry about scratching up the clearcoat.

I used to have a black 70's Panasonic track(horizontal drops). Got it years ago for under 100 bucks. Sold it last year for over a grand.

So hott right now.

People get goofy over Japanese track bikes. NJS, baby.

Yo Not Eddie:

I am so going to bite your style and put bmx crossbars on my MTB! I cant stand lo sweep action. So Ill probably get a complete, Bianchi or Schwinn. I am going to take it to the Velodrome and get my fitness on. The S&M/FBM jawns are sweet, but the price right now is too steep.

jesse D

Any word on the S&M fixies? I think I need one of those, well if I can get my hands on one.

Brian

Bicycle Garage in Japan site has some cool stuffs.

W-BASE Bike Garage

Hey Brian,

If you score one, be careful tooling around the "The Rock" on that thing. I used to ride my roadie out in town around Camp Kinser and can't remember all the times I almost got run down by a cabby.

I also can't remember how many times a 1 hour ride turned in to a 3/4 hour ride as I tried to find my way home.

The fam and I are trying to get back to OK this year. I wish their was some bmx going on there. Be cool if someone would get MWR to get a track going.

Yep still the same, commuted to foster from courtney for a while but after X number of attempts at my life, I have cashed that one in. Also found a track on google earth about 400 ft from my hose that is now picnic tables and with the realignment no one wants to put anything into work. Moving out to Ishikawa next onth so my commute will be about 4 miles. I found one set of trails and was told it was private fo MX, and been denied buying stuff at about five shops on island(another story). Found one out in Torii though that is OS BMX and he is really into having someone to talk to about racing. Let me know when you are coming out and we will meet up.

Brian

I know all about being denied making purchase on the Island. Once, I got so pissed in a sporting good store when they wouldn't even let me in the door. Little did they know I could speak pretty fluent japanese and then went on to curse them out a little bit. Getting in to the clubs was another challenge, but eventually I found ones who were comfortable enough with me in my speaking ability and the company I was with.

I can't wait to get back to the rock this year. It's been at least 5/6 year since my wife has been home. I'll def be looking for something to do and someone to hang with.


Shawn

I don't understand... why would they not allow you to purchase anything or even let you into a store?

This is my 15 year old sons bike. Specialized Langster Pro with custom gold Aerospoke & home made top tube pad.

Resentment of the American military presence on 20% their island. In recent years there have been several incidents involving American soldiers which has increased the resentment, sexual assault, hit and run, etc.

Right on the money.

This was a rusty Cecil Walker funnybike frame. I switched out the 650c fork to a 700c.
http://skullbikeclublog.blogspot.com/

That thing is cool!

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here's my "bmx inspired" ride.

Still looking for the right one for me, going to try and track down some vintage steel. If I get it, Ill post here first JD