Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 259221 times)

ed_o_brain · « **on:** August 23, 2009, 04:10:39 pm »

In the spirit of the Titanium thread, I thought it would be a nice idea to start a similar thread for fixed gear bikes.

Here is mine with ~~a failed saddle bag experiment~~ a saddle bag dressed for the Manchester 100. Now show us yours...

toekneep · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:12:43 pm »

Or we could have a fixed Pearson thread.

Jaded · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:35:22 pm »

It's been up here before, but hey-ho

PaulF · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:36:31 pm »

Just to break the Pearson dominance here's my 'fake*' Dawes:

Not the best photo it's now got new, blue pedals and better tyres.

*as in a chinese frame with a Dawes logo on, as the US trademark has lapsed, great ride nevertheless.

Aidan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:44:05 pm »

I'll be first to get my baby blue Pomino up

An old picture, but it is still almost exactly as new, except it now has a brooks B17 and V brakes

Gus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:18:54 pm »

and

Both have pedals now

Zoidburg · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:24:08 pm »

Rhys W · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:28:27 pm »

Quote from: ed_o_brain on August 23, 2009, 04:10:39 pm

In the spirit of the Titanium thread, I thought it would be a nice idea to start a similar thread for fixed gear bikes.

Here is mine with a failed saddle bag experiment. Now show us yours...

First bike I've ever seen with a halo... how angelic

Tewdric · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:31:37 pm »

I was experimenting with handlebar positions at the time the pic was taken - it's back to normal now. I was trying for a bullhorn emulator with the thought of cutting the drops off below the levers, but (sensibly) decided against it.

Langster frame, Ritchey, ITM and Pro bits, Sugino chainset, handbuilt wheels with CXP33 rims on Goldtech hubs. 70".

mike · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:57:28 pm »

Mrs Mikes pimpy langster:

Chinese Ti road bike frame with an ENO hub:

Winter Pomp:

woollypigs · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:01:36 pm »

Stella in her old dress

alan · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:07:27 pm »

~~GillP's~~ ( bit of a private joke instigated by Marj)

My Langster on loan from GillP

rdaviesb · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:08:20 pm »

My Langster, pimped with a pair of Shimano 600 AX brakes.

alan · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:12:30 pm »

There's enough Fixed riders in the Midlands & adjacent areas for a YACF ride a la Regulator's Fenland affair.
It needs to be somewhere flat.
The Fylde area perhaps.

kyuss · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:14:46 pm »

My Bowery. A few bits changed from standard: ITM Black Stream forks, chopped 'n' flipped bars, Tiagra crank with Thorn chainring, and the Halo Twin Rail tyres. And of course the hundreds of stickers. Just needs a white saddle then I'll stop spending money on it until I can afford new wheels.

Chris N · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:16:03 pm »

Byercycles fixed:

Cotic Roadrat
Off road (59" fixed, fat tyres, Mary bars):

Winter commuting (63" fixed, CX tyres, flat bars, dynamo, etc):

Frenchie · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2009, 08:32:42 pm »

I'm not sure I have a picture of them all...

But Jacques is one I really like. A lot!

Currently equipped with a nominal 81'' gear for the summer, Omnium 165mm track cranks, Flite SLR saddle and some of the best TT bars on offer in that price bracket, Profile T2+. Jacques was originally built by a small builder for Orbit 16 years ago but customised for me by Mercian. It feels (is) fast, can climb well, but is not the most comfortable bike for long rides (Stiff, you said? And responsive? Yes. And yes it is a steelie. I have done 180 km on it though). It is worth noting that Mercian made it a bit less aggressive.

My Langster is a favourite for fast, year round road rides and commutes; it is a superb package for the money, light and stiff; a real pleasure to ride. The Pompino is a nice workhorse (a cruiser) for smooth distance riding and year round commuting; takes full guards and a rack, and fat tyres (28mm).

drossall · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2009, 11:28:30 pm »

I've shown mine before too (and it's got new bars/stem, saddle and SPDs as well since), but here's my work hack:

Valiant · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2009, 11:52:31 pm »

Really bad picture but here's Freyja

She now have tribars for that really silly look

I can't seem to find any decent photos

Jakob · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2009, 03:52:07 am »

The Goff'ner. 653 Reynolds frame, DA hubs with CXP30 rims, Sugino 75 crank, ring & BB and EAI superstars (15 & 18 for track and road respectively).
Nitto Bullhorns for the road and B123a's for the track.

This was built around having one bike and one bike only, but with all the mountains around here, a road bike is probably on the list for next season.

bobb · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:05:31 am »

Nobody has mentioned anything about chains

My Woodrup:

alan · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:16:01 am »

Quote from: bobb on August 24, 2009, 10:05:31 am

Nobody has mentioned anything about chains

Perhaps we are becoming sensible & boring.

Paul D · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:19:13 am »

Raleigh commuter circa 2006:

Raleigh used a a 'cross' bike, again circa 2006:

Merckx 1990 Super Corsa SLX in Feb 2009 before it was taken apart:

In order to build up the Cotic Roadrat:

Graham Weigh track bike pictures will follow if I can be bothered to take some.

LEE · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:26:48 am »

Orbit S/S (It was a Fixed for one day, the day I took that photo)

gordon taylor · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:28:47 am »

Woo Hoo! Gratuitous piccies of Gordy's four one-gear bikes! Forgive me for including two photos of each machine?

This is the "best" bike, a 2003 Longstaff custom built fixed wheel:
(I've fitted a nicer stem and bars since the photo was taken.)

This is the same bike (2005) , in its original colours: