How to Assemble a Fixie Bike

Fixies are great for urban riding, but how do you keep your fixie wheels from slipping when you’re not rolling on the asphalt? It’s time to start assembling your fixie bike. Let’s dive into how to assemble a fixie bike. You’ll need some basic tools and knowledge before getting started.

A fixed-gear bicycle (a.k.a. fixie) is a single-speed bike without a freewheel mechanism (i.e., the pedal motion drives the rear wheel). The rear cog has teeth to mesh with the teeth of the chainring; thus, when you pedal, your rear wheel spins at the same rate as the front one.

Not all bicycles are fixies, however. A track bicycle or a single-speed road bike is not the same thing. Track bicycles have brakes and gear shifters so they can be ridden on straightaways as well as in circles at the velodrome, whereas road bikes are for general riding, exercise, touring, and commuting.

How to Assemble a Fixie Bike?

Fixie bikes are all the rage these days, with more and more people using them to commute around the city. However, if you are buying a fixie bike for the first time, the process of assembling it may seem daunting. Apart from the usual mountain bike parts, fixie bikes also have a few additional parts that need to be assembled, which we’ll discuss in this blog.

Tools Needed

A fixie bike isn’t anything more than a normal bike without brakes. However, there are a couple of other things that you need to make sure you have in order to assemble the bike properly.

• Phillips screwdriver (a ratchet and Phillips bits can speed up the job)
• Allen wrench (preferably 3/8-inch drive at least 12 inches long, but adjustable pliers may suffice)
• Basic repair kit
• Rag or shop paper towels (to clean parts and protect surfaces)
• bike-friendly workspace
• Grease (for bottom brackets and headsets)
• Plenty of patience and a willingness

Step-by-Step Instructions for Assembling a Fixie Bike

1: Assemble the pedals onto the crank arms.

2: Attach the seat post to the seat tube (consult your owner’s manual for how high to set it).

3: Adjust seat height by sliding the seat to the desired position, then tighten the bolt in the back to hold that position.

4: Install the front brake (consult your owner’s manual for how to set it up).

5: Install the handlebars by threading the stem through the steering column and tightening the top cap with an Allen wrench. Tighten bolts on either side of the stem to secure the handlebar in place.

6: Install the front wheel by threading the axle through the dropouts and securing it with nuts on either side.

7: Attach the chain to the rear cog, then the chainring in front (consult your owner’s manual).

8: Use a derailleur hanger alignment tool (if you have one) to align the hanger with the rear axle. Readjust as needed.

STEP 9: Adjust derailleurs with barrel adjuster screws on the front and back derailleur, then check how they shift into gears. Make adjustments as necessary to correct any problems.

10: Use an Allen wrench to tighten bolts holding brake levers onto handlebars (or use cable cutters to snip cable and remove excess).

11: Make any final adjustments with barrel adjuster screws on derailleurs (consult your owner’s manual).

12: Ride fixie and enjoy!

How to tune your fixie bike?

Fixie bikes are a fun way to get around that is popular among bicycle enthusiasts. While they’re simple and sleek, they do require a bit of maintenance. To keep your fixie bike in good working order, you should clean and lube your chain regularly.

This will keep the bike moving smoothly and prevent the chain from getting stuck in the sprocket. Most fixie bikes have a freewheel that allows you to coast. This is helpful when the bike is moving too fast for you to pedal.

If the bike is stuck and won’t move, you can remove the back wheel and position your bike so that the rear wheel is off the ground. Then, pedal backward and it should move forward. This is a simple process to get your bike moving again!

Final Thoughts

Fixie bikes are all the rage these days, and quite possibly the most talked about and debated bike style today. They are the simplest and easiest to build out of all the different styles of bikes. Now you have learned how to assemble a fixie bike on your own. This step-by-step instruction will help you to assemble your fixie. Hope you find this article helpful. If you have any doubts about this, feel free to comment below. (Latest Updated).