Hello, quick question. Do you need to buy a wheelset or can you just change the hub into a fixed gear hub? Even if you get a fixed gear hub do you need a new cog (sprocket) ? What do yo suggest for a very low budget ?
how wide was your back frame? 160mmm? I have just bought a bike similar to yours and I have am worried about buying a fixed wheelset since most companies sell them in 120mm, when I have a 160mm back. Can this be resolved?
so basicly , to make my own fixie is get a road / track bike take off all the tires,rims,gear stuff and all that , then buy a fixie wheelset ? waass it hard to take out all the gears ??
@00A1A00, you need to find a bike with a standover height that fits you. Simply straddle the bike with your feet on tge ground, do not sit on the seat,and there should be about an inch or so between the top tube and your junk.
I want to build my own fixed gear bike but I have no experience at all. My cousin rides so i got interested by him. Any links or comments greatly appreciated. Parts, cost, ideas... etc.
Hey im new to the whole idea of a fixie bycicle but ive come to want to build one for a lifestyle change. ive looked on craigslist in the dallas area and have found many nice and cheap bycicles, but theres only one problem. once i got to the location to test the bike, they where all too big for me, time and time again. im 5'4. how do i pick a bike for my size??? And awesome video :D
Hey man, really helpfull video. I'm increadably tempted buy the wheelset you've mentioned but I have one queery. What sort of ratio does the fixed gear have as standard? And if it's not what i'm looking for can you suggest a method or re-ratioing it? Much thanks :)
Hi, I'm new to the whole fixed gear bike scene and would like to buy one or do one myself. Could you name all the parts you got for yours? how tall are you? and any advice to a beginner whos never bought one?
@iBrade No problem. The only part that makes a fixed gear different from a geared bike is...the fixed gear! The easiest way to convert is to buy a new wheelset (like I did...the Eighthinch Amelia wheelset for $100). That's the only thing you need to buy to make it fixed. But depending on your situation, you may need to buy other parts (a bottom bracket if the chain line is misaligned....etc). I'll make a more helpful video soon. Subscribe so you'll know when I upload it.
its better to have you brake in the back because if your going at a really fast speed you would eat it if you have your break in the front for that the bike would come to a really fast stop and cause the bike to tip forward so you might fall but i dont know just saying it depends on who owns it
hey man, i just bought this same wheelset and i went to pump them up and i have never seen a valve like the ones on these. I've looked all over the web and can't find any info on what to do with them lol. either i'm retarded or i'm missing something... any help is appreciated
@datfunk101 Yeah, those are presta valves. They're found on almost every road bike and other high end bikes. Confused me at first, too, so you're not retarded. :)
You're going to need to get a valve that can pump presta valves.
I was looking online a eight inch . com and i saw a pair of wheels that said Free for Machined Rims for use with brakes . So does this mean that the u can coast with this rim?
@RyuzakiRyuk Nope. Brakes have nothing to do with coasting.
Machined rims means that there are little lines and no paint along the edge of the rim, so that brakes can grab onto it. This is essential if you want to have brakes on your bike.
Rims are not hubs. However, they are flip flop hubs, so you can put a fixed cog on one side and a freewheel on the other side if you want.
one more thing. does the rim size have to be proportional to the tire? i understand that both have to be for example 700c but can you put a 700 x 23c/25c/28c on any 700 c? or does the rim have to be bigger for larger tires?
@slaking08 Not necessarily. I recommend checking out Sheldon Brown's website. Search google for "sheldon brown tire sizing systems". Click the first result. Then scroll to the bottom of that page and you'll come across a chart with a bunch of green/red blocks. Consult that to see if the tire will fit the rim.
And by the way, I'll be creating a new video like this in the next few days. In the past 10 months, I've replaced every single component of this bike except for the frame. It's a beauty.
Hey, i have a question. I was thinking of converting a road bike to a fixed gear however i dont want to change the rear wheel. Do you think I can just remove the casette and buy a fixed cog with a fixed gear lock ring. the problem i have come up with is that to get the crank and the cog to line up straight, the chain wont be on correctly and will have too much slack, do you think i can just buy a new chain or take a few parts off the chain so it will be the right size? Or buy a larger cog?
@slaking08 Those are all excellent questions, that I asked myself when I was building it. Unfortunately, you can't just slip on a cog onto a casette hub. Fixed hubs are threaded and have different diameters for the cog and lockring. casette hubs are completely different. you can buy a new hub, but trust me, it's cheaper to just get a new wheelset.
I had alignment problems too. I later had to get a new bottom bracket.
As long as the cog and crank chain size is the same, just buy a link remover.
Alright Dude , My Friend Has a Fixie in His Garage & i Was Wondering is a $100 Pretty Cheap For The Bike . Cus The Bike Needs Alotta Work . Whats Your Input On This ?
you don't have to buy a new front wheel. i converted a ten-speed (like the one in the video) to a fixed, and just left the front wheel on. i had to buy a new 700C rear wheel, but that didn't change anything. DONT BUY A NEW FRONT WHEEL (unless it's totally busted) . you'll save money and can afford a nicer rear wheel.
Hi i have question. I've been wanting to convert my road bike to a fixed gear. So I brought it to a bike shop and they said it couldn't be done cause the frame's only good to convert it to a single speed. It has horizontal drop outs though..maybe the spacing is too wide? I'm a noob, so I have no idea. And the guy at the bike shop was kind of a jerk.
@Kawaiipinay15 lol dude my local bikeshop people are jerks too they said the same thing to me. but i still do it. i think its the spacing in the back wheel. you got to find the rims that match your back axle best.
@itsangelothoo haha yeah. I actually got my bike fixed today. I went to another bike shop and they were nice and referred me to this other bike shop that might have parts for my bike in the store already. And it was the spacing in the back wheel. So I just bought a used track wheel they had in the store and it was perfect. SO yeah total jerks at the first bike shop. lol if you're ever in Torrance CA don't go to bikecology.
@Vertignasse82 I'm guessing you don't have very much experience.... The dropout angle of my bike is approximately 25 degrees....that's barely an angle at all. If you're saying that fixed gear bicycles require 0 degree dropouts then I'll tell you right now that they don't exist. Only track bikes have 0 deg slots, and those aren't even dropouts; they're track ends. I have more than 1 inch of sliding room for the axle. More than enough. I don't understand your statement "VERY bad frame..."
@1972paintballbeast I was "only 15" when I posted this video. Try mowing lawns, or in my case, doing web design. andrewsuzuki,com
And you can't use either types of chain tensioners. You can't use the derailleur-type tensioner because that's only for singlespeed and they'll break when you use them with fixed. You can't use the Tuggernut-style chain tensioners either because those are only for rear-facing track ends, not dropouts (no matter the orientation).
is that a vertical drop frame? i have one but im trying to make it fixed but i have a tensioner so i think it wouldnt work so well can you help me out?
Dude. Great subject, nice bike, and looks like the video has very good information, but I got a wicked headache after two minutes from all the motion, felt like I was on a quartering sea. Try holding the camera steady, or have someone else hold it for you.
Does anyone know how I can turn a coaster brake hub into a fixed gear? I have a special small (rear) wheel from a runt bike that I want to use for my giraffe unicycle wheel. It must be able to go forward and backward without locking. Advice needed!! Message me if you can help my case :)
I have a specialized sirrus, 21 speed. am i going to need a whole new hub? or could i make the current hub work just by buying the cog and lock ring? it is a old speed bike.
@LinkInATux538 You need a whole new hub, although that may be difficult to install. I suggest looking at velomine dot com, and then clicking on "track/fixed gear", and then clicking on "single wheels - front or rear" and then just pick a rear wheel. After you buy one, you're still going to need to purchase a cog and a lockring. i think those are also available on that site.
Nice video, I am converting an old Ross I got off CL for $50 and am going to be going with the same wheels you got. Also I have a question unrelated to the bike itself, but what kind of camcorder did you use to make this, as the video quality is really good.
@jadedforlyfe Nice, that's a much better deal for a road bike than what I paid for.
It's not a camcorder, it's just a camera that can record HD. It's the Canon PowerShot SX20is. It has much better quality than any psuedo-1080p pocket hd camcorder out there, really good pictures though. If you want to see a much better quality video in good light and tripod, check out my latest video on my channel "Tool-Part of Me (Bass cover)" or for outdoor conditions the one that starts with "1974 IH Cub".
@COOL45868 It really depends on your inseam (length from your soles (feet) to your crotch). If you have a short inseam for a 4'9" (like 26cm) i'd say a 45cm bike would fit perfect but if you have a 28cm inseam id say 49cm. It doesn't really matter too much, I'm sure if you got 50cm that would fit...although I think that 49 is a more common size.
@rockinsurfkid I definitely reccomend getting a correctly sized frame - one too small will mean that your legs will be really scrunched up while pedaling + look stupid, and one too large will hurt your crotch often while getting on/off the bike. I didn't consider frame size. This frame is pretty much the biggest ever (70cm or something) and it hurts me often. I'm 6'1" and should actually be using a 59cm frame. check sizing charts or generators online or go to your local bike shop for sizing.
@masonbal37 Nice. This is very important: Don't try removing your old cranks without this tool. You WILL severely damage stuff. I damaged my bottom bracket and these cranks too. Even if you didn't care about damaging stuff, it's still impossible because of the tapering of the spindle. Search for "avenir octalink crank puller" on amazon. I think its about 7 bucks.
Of course, you don't need the tool if your cranks are already off. Good luck
@gasmonkey1234 Haha...um. I actually saw this ladder right before i started recording the video. It has this attachment that you can put on it to stick out and put tools on it. i just put that on, put a cloth on top of that, and the bike on the cloth. It's the Tricam a-17 Gorilla Ladder.
im new to this hole fixed gear scene but whats a good cheap type of bike like this to buy pelase reply?
byDanbo 3 weeks ago
does the dropout have to be horizinal for both ends casue my bikes front dopouts are vertical and the back is horizinal
lastmanstandingtv 1 month ago
So whats a fixed speed
ADEK1NER 1 month ago
Hello, quick question. Do you need to buy a wheelset or can you just change the hub into a fixed gear hub? Even if you get a fixed gear hub do you need a new cog (sprocket) ? What do yo suggest for a very low budget ?
supsupsupmandude 1 month ago
Did you have to change the distance of the dropouts to accommodate the wheelset because roadbike hubs are longer than fixie hubs
BCGadgets 1 month ago
POLACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Przejmujemy ten filmik :D:D
kali998 1 month ago
Dang, nice bike dude
j0xIWsNt 3 months ago
how would you convert a single speed to a fixed gear?
tokeitupmj 4 months ago
@tokeitupmj chain tool and take off coaster and cut the chain
ayebrowhatsgood916 3 months ago
how wide was your back frame? 160mmm? I have just bought a bike similar to yours and I have am worried about buying a fixed wheelset since most companies sell them in 120mm, when I have a 160mm back. Can this be resolved?
smt20007 4 months ago
so basicly , to make my own fixie is get a road / track bike take off all the tires,rims,gear stuff and all that , then buy a fixie wheelset ? waass it hard to take out all the gears ??
MrJimmybeeee 4 months ago
@MrJimmybeeee does it work with track bikes too?
tokeitupmj 4 months ago
So much damn camera movement
Terd2402 4 months ago
@00A1A00, you need to find a bike with a standover height that fits you. Simply straddle the bike with your feet on tge ground, do not sit on the seat,and there should be about an inch or so between the top tube and your junk.
WhatTheHellsAGigawat 5 months ago
I want to build my own fixed gear bike but I have no experience at all. My cousin rides so i got interested by him. Any links or comments greatly appreciated. Parts, cost, ideas... etc.
Thanks
Nik
mcfeenik 5 months ago
Hey im new to the whole idea of a fixie bycicle but ive come to want to build one for a lifestyle change. ive looked on craigslist in the dallas area and have found many nice and cheap bycicles, but theres only one problem. once i got to the location to test the bike, they where all too big for me, time and time again. im 5'4. how do i pick a bike for my size??? And awesome video :D
00A1A00 5 months ago in playlist Bicycles ")
@00A1A00 First go to your local bike shop and mesure youself and then go to Craiglist and find your bike depending on your size.
DaKillAhChApIn2k11 4 months ago
Hey man, really helpfull video. I'm increadably tempted buy the wheelset you've mentioned but I have one queery. What sort of ratio does the fixed gear have as standard? And if it's not what i'm looking for can you suggest a method or re-ratioing it? Much thanks :)
Ali4994 5 months ago
Hi, I'm new to the whole fixed gear bike scene and would like to buy one or do one myself. Could you name all the parts you got for yours? how tall are you? and any advice to a beginner whos never bought one?
iBrade 6 months ago
@iBrade No problem. The only part that makes a fixed gear different from a geared bike is...the fixed gear! The easiest way to convert is to buy a new wheelset (like I did...the Eighthinch Amelia wheelset for $100). That's the only thing you need to buy to make it fixed. But depending on your situation, you may need to buy other parts (a bottom bracket if the chain line is misaligned....etc). I'll make a more helpful video soon. Subscribe so you'll know when I upload it.
squiresuzuki 6 months ago
@squiresuzuki is it possible for me to get one for less than $200?
iBrade 6 months ago
its better to have you brake in the back because if your going at a really fast speed you would eat it if you have your break in the front for that the bike would come to a really fast stop and cause the bike to tip forward so you might fall but i dont know just saying it depends on who owns it
TheKidStupid 6 months ago
hey man, i just bought this same wheelset and i went to pump them up and i have never seen a valve like the ones on these. I've looked all over the web and can't find any info on what to do with them lol. either i'm retarded or i'm missing something... any help is appreciated
datfunk101 6 months ago
@datfunk101 nvm haha figured it out. guess i am retarded
datfunk101 6 months ago
@datfunk101 Yeah, those are presta valves. They're found on almost every road bike and other high end bikes. Confused me at first, too, so you're not retarded. :)
You're going to need to get a valve that can pump presta valves.
-Andrew
squiresuzuki 6 months ago
I was looking online a eight inch . com and i saw a pair of wheels that said Free for Machined Rims for use with brakes . So does this mean that the u can coast with this rim?
RyuzakiRyuk 6 months ago
@RyuzakiRyuk Nope. Brakes have nothing to do with coasting.
Machined rims means that there are little lines and no paint along the edge of the rim, so that brakes can grab onto it. This is essential if you want to have brakes on your bike.
Rims are not hubs. However, they are flip flop hubs, so you can put a fixed cog on one side and a freewheel on the other side if you want.
squiresuzuki 6 months ago
@squiresuzuki So fixed/free means that bike can coast right? im kinda new to the bike stuff. thanks
RyuzakiRyuk 6 months ago
one more thing. does the rim size have to be proportional to the tire? i understand that both have to be for example 700c but can you put a 700 x 23c/25c/28c on any 700 c? or does the rim have to be bigger for larger tires?
slaking08 6 months ago
@slaking08 Not necessarily. I recommend checking out Sheldon Brown's website. Search google for "sheldon brown tire sizing systems". Click the first result. Then scroll to the bottom of that page and you'll come across a chart with a bunch of green/red blocks. Consult that to see if the tire will fit the rim.
And by the way, I'll be creating a new video like this in the next few days. In the past 10 months, I've replaced every single component of this bike except for the frame. It's a beauty.
squiresuzuki 6 months ago
Hey, i have a question. I was thinking of converting a road bike to a fixed gear however i dont want to change the rear wheel. Do you think I can just remove the casette and buy a fixed cog with a fixed gear lock ring. the problem i have come up with is that to get the crank and the cog to line up straight, the chain wont be on correctly and will have too much slack, do you think i can just buy a new chain or take a few parts off the chain so it will be the right size? Or buy a larger cog?
slaking08 6 months ago
@slaking08 Those are all excellent questions, that I asked myself when I was building it. Unfortunately, you can't just slip on a cog onto a casette hub. Fixed hubs are threaded and have different diameters for the cog and lockring. casette hubs are completely different. you can buy a new hub, but trust me, it's cheaper to just get a new wheelset.
I had alignment problems too. I later had to get a new bottom bracket.
As long as the cog and crank chain size is the same, just buy a link remover.
squiresuzuki 6 months ago
@squiresuzuki Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!
slaking08 6 months ago
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slaking08 6 months ago
Oh dude, that looks so sick. And for only little over $250? Props to you.
KenVeee395 6 months ago
what is a good cheap frame to build a fixie?
sarcastro308 6 months ago
@sarcastro308 A cheap frame will be a used 10 speed. Craigslist, yard sales, garage sales.
Olskoolbeats 6 months ago
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Alright Dude , My Friend Has a Fixie in His Garage & i Was Wondering is a $100 Pretty Cheap For The Bike . Cus The Bike Needs Alotta Work . Whats Your Input On This ?
teamfresno24 6 months ago
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teamfresno24 6 months ago
nice job mate!! looks very simple and straight forward, like how a fixie should be. haha
TaigaXZ 6 months ago
how do you figure out the chain size
hershman94 7 months ago
how is the tire quality
averyhdavis 7 months ago
nvr mind, i should had watched the rest of the vid,,,lol,, but why did you have to buyt a new cog??
averyhdavis 7 months ago
does yours come with the cog and lockring.??? mine did but it was 120, im wondering if the site i got it from was fals advertising
averyhdavis 7 months ago
@averyhdavis nvr mind, i should had watched the rest of the vid,,,lol,, but why did you have to buyt a new cog??
averyhdavis 7 months ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been looking for a good wheelset for a long time. The Ameilia's are perfect.
lexdeez 7 months ago
are there any ways to do this for super cheap? like around $100?
disasterVoiceNZ 7 months ago
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TheReedBeeley 8 months ago
you don't have to buy a new front wheel. i converted a ten-speed (like the one in the video) to a fixed, and just left the front wheel on. i had to buy a new 700C rear wheel, but that didn't change anything. DONT BUY A NEW FRONT WHEEL (unless it's totally busted) . you'll save money and can afford a nicer rear wheel.
1clydefrog 8 months ago
nice video but writing out what you wanted to say would have helped...there's a lot of dead air and it gets frustrating...
butterflychoker 8 months ago
can u have even sized tires on a bike if u want to convert it to a fixed gear or is that just a personal preference ???
VEGANSEATMEAT69 8 months ago
@HalSka8 No, in most cases they are not. It's different for every wheelset though.
squiresuzuki 8 months ago
@squiresuzuki incredibly diffucult my ass dude 2 words chain tensioner
1972paintballbeast 7 months ago
Hi i have question. I've been wanting to convert my road bike to a fixed gear. So I brought it to a bike shop and they said it couldn't be done cause the frame's only good to convert it to a single speed. It has horizontal drop outs though..maybe the spacing is too wide? I'm a noob, so I have no idea. And the guy at the bike shop was kind of a jerk.
Kawaiipinay15 8 months ago
@Kawaiipinay15 lol dude my local bikeshop people are jerks too they said the same thing to me. but i still do it. i think its the spacing in the back wheel. you got to find the rims that match your back axle best.
itsangelothoo 8 months ago
@itsangelothoo haha yeah. I actually got my bike fixed today. I went to another bike shop and they were nice and referred me to this other bike shop that might have parts for my bike in the store already. And it was the spacing in the back wheel. So I just bought a used track wheel they had in the store and it was perfect. SO yeah total jerks at the first bike shop. lol if you're ever in Torrance CA don't go to bikecology.
Kawaiipinay15 8 months ago
Hey question can u send/ post a list with all the parts and cost of them?
Tomasz0216 9 months ago
Dropout is not even horizontal. VERY bad frame for a fixed gear.
Vertignasse82 9 months ago
@Vertignasse82 I'm guessing you don't have very much experience.... The dropout angle of my bike is approximately 25 degrees....that's barely an angle at all. If you're saying that fixed gear bicycles require 0 degree dropouts then I'll tell you right now that they don't exist. Only track bikes have 0 deg slots, and those aren't even dropouts; they're track ends. I have more than 1 inch of sliding room for the axle. More than enough. I don't understand your statement "VERY bad frame..."
squiresuzuki 9 months ago 16
@squiresuzuki im doing the same thing as u but my frame is baby blue (: i just have inssufficient funds cuz im only 15
1972paintballbeast 7 months ago
@1972paintballbeast I was "only 15" when I posted this video. Try mowing lawns, or in my case, doing web design. andrewsuzuki,com
And you can't use either types of chain tensioners. You can't use the derailleur-type tensioner because that's only for singlespeed and they'll break when you use them with fixed. You can't use the Tuggernut-style chain tensioners either because those are only for rear-facing track ends, not dropouts (no matter the orientation).
squiresuzuki 7 months ago
@Vertignasse82 they told you!!!
suprrman818 7 months ago
i feel dizzy watching this the came won't keep still
robs99able 9 months ago
do i have to get a new crank?
mrTooKanSam 9 months ago
is that a vertical drop frame? i have one but im trying to make it fixed but i have a tensioner so i think it wouldnt work so well can you help me out?
TheTranceClan 9 months ago
is that a vertical drop frame?
TheTranceClan 9 months ago
UMMMM
3:38
jamaicanconnection 9 months ago
thanks heaps for this video dude!
i've recently inherited a white peugeot bicycle, 10 speed, and hopeefully now i can turn this baby into a dope fixie like yourself!
scrappydog132 10 months ago
Dude. Great subject, nice bike, and looks like the video has very good information, but I got a wicked headache after two minutes from all the motion, felt like I was on a quartering sea. Try holding the camera steady, or have someone else hold it for you.
calvin28s 10 months ago
What do I do when I try to skid but my cranks like don't stop and scrape
yugiohfreak323 10 months ago
@yugiohfreak323 You need to have strong legs. After you get it once, it becomes very easy.
I'd advise that for the easiest skidding, use at MOST a 46:16 ratio.
42:18 will be even easier.
squiresuzuki 10 months ago
@squiresuzuki
Thanks man I appreciate the help
yugiohfreak323 10 months ago
Did u pain the bike?or did it come like that?
realphukka 10 months ago
where u get ur rims at wats the link
LOSER000123 10 months ago
Does anyone know how I can turn a coaster brake hub into a fixed gear? I have a special small (rear) wheel from a runt bike that I want to use for my giraffe unicycle wheel. It must be able to go forward and backward without locking. Advice needed!! Message me if you can help my case :)
joejumps4fun 11 months ago
What's the site's name that you said leefinch?
SpAzZrEmIxEs 11 months ago
@SpAzZrEmIxEs
look at the description.
eighthinch.
squiresuzuki 10 months ago
hey i have the same frame was it hard changing it?
ledmetallicamaiden 11 months ago
I have a specialized sirrus, 21 speed. am i going to need a whole new hub? or could i make the current hub work just by buying the cog and lock ring? it is a old speed bike.
LinkInATux538 11 months ago
@LinkInATux538 You need a whole new hub, although that may be difficult to install. I suggest looking at velomine dot com, and then clicking on "track/fixed gear", and then clicking on "single wheels - front or rear" and then just pick a rear wheel. After you buy one, you're still going to need to purchase a cog and a lockring. i think those are also available on that site.
squiresuzuki 11 months ago
@LinkInATux538 You can't make that bike a fixie, it has vertical drop-outs.
djCsyck 11 months ago
@djCsyck actually, you can get special fixed gear hubs for vertical drop outs, they just cost a little more.
squiresuzuki 11 months ago
@squiresuzuki
actually they are horizontal
LinkInATux538 10 months ago
this video makes me dizzy and the information lags too much.....
drifterstyle 11 months ago
the only bad thing about your bike is the crank. get a better one
EliteGamerzTV 1 year ago
@EliteGamerzTV I already did, but that was only because this one was kind of flimsy. I kind of liked the look of it, pretty retro.
rabbidhedgehog 1 year ago
Nice video, I am converting an old Ross I got off CL for $50 and am going to be going with the same wheels you got. Also I have a question unrelated to the bike itself, but what kind of camcorder did you use to make this, as the video quality is really good.
jadedforlyfe 1 year ago
@jadedforlyfe Nice, that's a much better deal for a road bike than what I paid for.
It's not a camcorder, it's just a camera that can record HD. It's the Canon PowerShot SX20is. It has much better quality than any psuedo-1080p pocket hd camcorder out there, really good pictures though. If you want to see a much better quality video in good light and tripod, check out my latest video on my channel "Tool-Part of Me (Bass cover)" or for outdoor conditions the one that starts with "1974 IH Cub".
squiresuzuki 1 year ago
Hey i am five foot and i was wondering could i fit a 52cm
kennardgianni90 1 year ago
next time.. just set the damn camera DOWN.
cadillaccasper 1 year ago 10
@cadillaccasper
yea got dizzy watching
onnoff7 9 months ago
what size do you recomend for someone who s 4.'9''
COOL45868 1 year ago
@COOL45868 It really depends on your inseam (length from your soles (feet) to your crotch). If you have a short inseam for a 4'9" (like 26cm) i'd say a 45cm bike would fit perfect but if you have a 28cm inseam id say 49cm. It doesn't really matter too much, I'm sure if you got 50cm that would fit...although I think that 49 is a more common size.
squiresuzuki 1 year ago
@COOL45868 49cm
EZ3Jephree 1 year ago
@COOL45868 49 cm
EZ3Jephree 1 year ago
Lol my fixie I'm building is a leader trk. I wish it was 200$. :P
smitedslayer 1 year ago
@smitedslayer Yeah the leaders are a good starting model. I'm already looking into getting a sweet Cinelli track frame, like the vigorelli. yum.
squiresuzuki 1 year ago
yo how you make the ladder bike stand?
we1woo 1 year ago
just a question. do you reccomend to get a frame that is sized right or since is a fixe does frame size really matter?
rockinsurfkid 1 year ago
@rockinsurfkid I definitely reccomend getting a correctly sized frame - one too small will mean that your legs will be really scrunched up while pedaling + look stupid, and one too large will hurt your crotch often while getting on/off the bike. I didn't consider frame size. This frame is pretty much the biggest ever (70cm or something) and it hurts me often. I'm 6'1" and should actually be using a 59cm frame. check sizing charts or generators online or go to your local bike shop for sizing.
squiresuzuki 1 year ago
@squiresuzuki alright thanks. hoping to make one very soon!
rockinsurfkid 1 year ago
awesome bike im looking at doing the same sort of thing. how do i do the cranks. i dont have a tool like that. but im getting new cranks
masonbal37 1 year ago
@masonbal37 Nice. This is very important: Don't try removing your old cranks without this tool. You WILL severely damage stuff. I damaged my bottom bracket and these cranks too. Even if you didn't care about damaging stuff, it's still impossible because of the tapering of the spindle. Search for "avenir octalink crank puller" on amazon. I think its about 7 bucks.
Of course, you don't need the tool if your cranks are already off. Good luck
squiresuzuki 1 year ago
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You should remove a link from your chain. The way you have set it up will not allow you to tighten the chain by pulling the wheel backwards.
inspectahscratch 1 year ago
You should remove a link from your chain. The way you have set it up will not allow you to tighten the chain by pulling the wheel backwards.
inspectahscratch 1 year ago
you and I got the same wheels yo!
crunkss 1 year ago
can you make a video on how to be a hipster too? haha jk
thanks a ton, this really helped me out.
666vocals831 1 year ago
700 in the back 600 in the front fro me
dentrezz 1 year ago
can i have it?
crippecuz 1 year ago
thanks a ton, helped me convert my 65' gitane into a fixie :D
ImmolateMyFace 1 year ago
where do you get such a sweet bike stand?
gasmonkey1234 1 year ago 19
@gasmonkey1234 Haha...um. I actually saw this ladder right before i started recording the video. It has this attachment that you can put on it to stick out and put tools on it. i just put that on, put a cloth on top of that, and the bike on the cloth. It's the Tricam a-17 Gorilla Ladder.
squiresuzuki 1 year ago