Comments on: The Future of Fixies http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 02:23:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Dave Jones http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-1795960 Dave Jones Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:40:45 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-1795960 I have to disagree here is a good outline of <a / rel="nofollow">Why you should ride a fixed gear bike</a> I have to disagree here is a good outline of Why you should ride a fixed gear bike

]]> By: Mike C http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-375901 Mike C Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:27:35 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-375901 Looks like a Schlumpf 2sp crank. Been around for a while: http://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/schlumpf-double-fixed/ "You can use a Schlumpf for a two-speed fixed setup, or mate it to a 3-speed fixed gear hub for six fixed gears." Woah. But kudos to Bedo for actually doing it, going one further with the belt drive, and publicizing it successfully. Looks like a Schlumpf 2sp crank. Been around for a while:

http://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/schlumpf-double-fixed/

“You can use a Schlumpf for a two-speed fixed setup, or mate it to a 3-speed fixed gear hub for six fixed gears.” Woah.

But kudos to Bedo for actually doing it, going one further with the belt drive, and publicizing it successfully.

]]> By: Julian http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-374409 Julian Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:03:35 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-374409 I own 13 bikes, 2 of which are fixed, and over half are single speeded. One is a recumbent. I originally built a "beater" fixed gear out of an old road bike because I wanted to see if you really do get better control on snowy commutes. It seemed to hold true. I like a fixed gear because of the quiet ride and lack of weight. Ironically, I'm actually building myself a beach cruiser today, with a coaster brake, as an errand bike. I own 13 bikes, 2 of which are fixed, and over half are single speeded. One is a recumbent. I originally built a “beater” fixed gear out of an old road bike because I wanted to see if you really do get better control on snowy commutes. It seemed to hold true. I like a fixed gear because of the quiet ride and lack of weight. Ironically, I’m actually building myself a beach cruiser today, with a coaster brake, as an errand bike.

]]> By: phixed geeeeeeeeer http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-373623 phixed geeeeeeeeer Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:03:03 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-373623 Lets all enjoy the fact that hipsters are riding bicycles instead of suped up cars that destroy the world and put $$$ in the pockets of oil execs. For once, a trend that doesnt destroy anything except ones elitist perception of what a trend should be. All bicycling is a trend. Call it a culture, call it a lifestyle. We all cycle for our own reasons. PS. emergency brake. Lets all enjoy the fact that hipsters are riding bicycles instead of suped up cars that destroy the world and put $$$ in the pockets of oil execs.

For once, a trend that doesnt destroy anything except ones elitist perception of what a trend should be.

All bicycling is a trend. Call it a culture, call it a lifestyle.

We all cycle for our own reasons.

PS. emergency brake.

]]> By: Casey http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-366008 Casey Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:34:20 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-366008 I seem to remember seeing a link to a German manufacturer that made a 14 speed fixed gear hub. Of course I can't find it, but I swear it exists. I seem to remember seeing a link to a German manufacturer that made a 14 speed fixed gear hub. Of course I can’t find it, but I swear it exists.

]]> By: Bike Hire Brisbane http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-364347 Bike Hire Brisbane Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:21:51 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-364347 At the end of the day if your are riding a bike you ok with me :) I have 8 bikes in total and two of them are fixed gear bikes. I love them, they bring something different to the table, a little bit more pure. Every bike design offers something different so why not just except and enjoy. Please drop by and say hi if you ever visit Brisbane, Australia ! At the end of the day if your are riding a bike you ok with me :) I have 8 bikes in total and two of them are fixed gear bikes. I love them, they bring something different to the table, a little bit more pure. Every bike design offers something different so why not just except and enjoy. Please drop by and say hi if you ever visit Brisbane, Australia !

]]> By: Richard Monfries http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-359764 Richard Monfries Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:37:45 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-359764 'Fixies' as a fad? Bah - nothing new! 'Fixies' or as I prefer to call them, 'singles' were in fashion 110 years ago; bikes back then were fixed, used daily, and used by the masses. This is my take on it: http://the3rdquarter.com/2010/02/11/what-i-love-about-being-single-on-a-bike/ And if you want 'fixed' thrills without dicing with traffic, try track cycling: http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=12210 I don't ride a single, but I'll build one, one day for sure. An Xtracycle will do, every day. I just love the fact that singles make up the marvelous modern zoo that we call cycling. cheers Richard ‘Fixies’ as a fad? Bah – nothing new!

‘Fixies’ or as I prefer to call them, ‘singles’ were in fashion 110 years ago; bikes back then were fixed, used daily, and used by the masses.

This is my take on it: http://the3rdquarter.com/2010/02/11/what-i-love-about-being-single-on-a-bike/

And if you want ‘fixed’ thrills without dicing with traffic, try track cycling: http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=12210

I don’t ride a single, but I’ll build one, one day for sure. An Xtracycle will do, every day.

I just love the fact that singles make up the marvelous modern zoo that we call cycling.

cheers

Richard

]]> By: John Romeo Alpha http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-359221 John Romeo Alpha Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:01:16 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-359221 Very useful terminology, thanks. I prefer the term "fixed monocogular" myself, as opposed to "free polycogular" etc. fixies are part of a fashion fad trend, certainly, and as such warrant suspicion as to the actual merits of riding without a freewheel. I don't think there are so many cities that are as big and flat as Phoenix, but here, for the city riding I do, gears seem like a needless affectation sometimes. I found myself never or rarely switching between the 18 to 30 (depending on which bike) that I have. So a single speed was a natural experiment for me. From there, it was a short flip-flop to try fixed gear. It's mostly for fun and a change of pace for me. So far, I haven't found myself unduly attracted to PBR or tight pants. Very useful terminology, thanks. I prefer the term “fixed monocogular” myself, as opposed to “free polycogular” etc.

fixies are part of a fashion fad trend, certainly, and as such warrant suspicion as to the actual merits of riding without a freewheel. I don’t think there are so many cities that are as big and flat as Phoenix, but here, for the city riding I do, gears seem like a needless affectation sometimes. I found myself never or rarely switching between the 18 to 30 (depending on which bike) that I have. So a single speed was a natural experiment for me. From there, it was a short flip-flop to try fixed gear. It’s mostly for fun and a change of pace for me. So far, I haven’t found myself unduly attracted to PBR or tight pants.

]]> By: Paul http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-359155 Paul Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:08:27 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-359155 Fixies are SOOO LAST DECADE!! Cruisers are in and ruling the road, long live the cruiser! Fixies are SOOO LAST DECADE!! Cruisers are in and ruling the road, long live the cruiser!

]]> By: BluesCat http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/29/the-future-of-fixies/comment-page-1/#comment-357423 BluesCat Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:53:53 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=13230#comment-357423 Any time you add the "ie" suffix to something, it's a fad. I've ridden freewheel bikes my whole life. Coasting has become embedded in my autonomic nervous system. If I were to get on a fixie, the microsecond after I got up to cruising speed, I'd be going over the handlebars. :O Any time you add the “ie” suffix to something, it’s a fad.

I’ve ridden freewheel bikes my whole life. Coasting has become embedded in my autonomic nervous system. If I were to get on a fixie, the microsecond after I got up to cruising speed, I’d be going over the handlebars. :O

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