Comments on: Critical Cycles’ Factory-Direct Fixie

By: Ted Johnson

Ted Johnson — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:03:16 +0000

Yes, you can remove the brake lever. However, I think bullhorns usually take road bike brake levers (designed for drop bars).

Be prepared to get some different levers if the included levers don’t work quite right.

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:35:43 +0000

Hey guys, I recently ordered this bike and ordered a bullhorn handlebar for it. I was wondering if the break lever on the bike is detachable or if I should go ahead and order one as well. Thanks!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:16:27 +0000

Hi John,

I would go with the Critical Cycles bike. I bought one shortly after this article was published and I love it. It’s my first fixed gear bike and I’ve already worn the tires out (it’s that fun to ride and the roads in south MS are rough on road tires).

Mr. Prebus,

Thank you for the article. It was your review that helped me decide between Critical and Venice.

By: John Guilfoyle

John Guilfoyle — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:09:42 +0000

Hi I am wondering if I should get this bike or the Vilano 2012 or 2013 model? Which one do you recommend for a beginner fixie. Anyways its that or this. So can I get some feedback and tips?

By: Pete at Electric Bike Report

Pete at Electric Bike Report — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:09:31 +0000

Hi Celina,

I would recommend contacting Critical Cycles for their advice:

http://www.criticalcycles.com/

By: Celina

Celina — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:10:28 +0000

I have a big issue on my bike, i bought it a few months ago, and it feels very tight when im pedaling, i dont really know how to fix this problem.

By: Pete at Electric Bike Report

Pete at Electric Bike Report — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:43:13 +0000

Hi Daryl,

Yes I would recommend Kool Stops as well. And threaded are what you need. You should double check with Critical Cycles to make sure the Kool Stops will work with their colored rims.

By: Daryl

Daryl — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:11:46 +0000

I bought the exact same bike you have pictured here (same color!) and I have also noticed the brake pads are wearing pretty quick. I’m a little confused about which kind of brake pads to buy to replace the originals. Will any kind work on these colored rims? A friend recommended some Kool Stops but they are available in threaded and cantilever. I need threaded right?

By: John M. Hammer

John M. Hammer — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:21:46 +0000

I have to agree with Adam. Fixies are not for everybody, or even for most. A single-speed bike with both front and rear brakes? Sure. But not a fixie with only one brake or no brakes at all.

That is not to say this is a bad bike. It’s just not for the stated target audience.

By: Adam Anon

Adam Anon — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:54:46 +0000

Riiiight…. Because purple and pink fixies will get people out of their cars. What a nonsense, just drop it and be honest “we are trying to cash in on the fixie fad by selling pretty and dysfunctional bikes to hipsters”