Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS  (Read 331659 times)

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Members Fixed Gear & SS
« on: 23 August, 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...


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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #1 on: 23 August, 2009, 04:12:43 pm »


Or we could have a fixed Pearson thread.  ;D

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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #2 on: 23 August, 2009, 04:35:22 pm »
It's been up here before, but hey-ho

It is simpler than it looks.

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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #3 on: 23 August, 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.

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #4 on: 23 August, 2009, 04:44:05 pm »
I'll be first to get my baby blue Pomino up ;D



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

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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #5 on: 23 August, 2009, 05:18:54 pm »



and



Both have pedals now  :demon:

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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #6 on: 23 August, 2009, 05:24:08 pm »



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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #7 on: 23 August, 2009, 05:28:27 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  O:-)

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #8 on: 23 August, 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".

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #9 on: 23 August, 2009, 05:57:28 pm »
Mrs Mikes pimpy langster:


Chinese Ti road bike frame with an ENO hub:


Winter Pomp:

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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #10 on: 23 August, 2009, 06:01:36 pm »

Stella in her old dress
Current mood: AARRRGGGGHHHHH !!! #bollockstobrexit

alan

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #11 on: 23 August, 2009, 06:07:27 pm »



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

My Langster on loan from GillP  ;D

rdaviesb

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #12 on: 23 August, 2009, 06:08:20 pm »
My Langster, pimped with a pair of Shimano 600 AX brakes.



alan

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #13 on: 23 August, 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. :demon:

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #14 on: 23 August, 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

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #15 on: 23 August, 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):

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #16 on: 23 August, 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.  ;D

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).
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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #17 on: 23 August, 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:


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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #18 on: 23 August, 2009, 11:52:31 pm »
Really bad picture but here's Freyja



She now have tribars for that really silly look :D ;D ::-)

I can't seem to find any decent photos :(
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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #19 on: 24 August, 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.

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #20 on: 24 August, 2009, 10:05:31 am »
Nobody has mentioned anything about chains  :P

My Woodrup:

Those wonderful norks are never far from my thoughts, oh yeah!

alan

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #21 on: 24 August, 2009, 10:16:01 am »
Nobody has mentioned anything about chains  :P

Perhaps we are becoming sensible & boring.
 :hand:

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #22 on: 24 August, 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

Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #23 on: 24 August, 2009, 10:26:48 am »
Orbit S/S (It was a Fixed for one day, the day I took that photo)


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Re: Members Fixed Gear & SS
« Reply #24 on: 24 August, 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:



This is the "proper" tourer, a Surly CrossCheck:



The same bike, in action:



This is the SS hack, originally a Ridgeback Meteor hybrid, but continually being changed.
(It now has swept back handlebars)



The same bike, an action.



And this, I think, is unique, a singlespeed, two wheel drive, 2007 Longstaff tricycle:
(It has nicer bars now.)



And loaded up:



(Apologies to everyone who just wanted clean, stripped down SS and fixed.  :-[)