For those of you not familiar with the term, a fixie is a freewheel single-speed bicycle. What does that mean? It means that there is no freewheel mechanism. The pedals are directly attached to the rear wheel. You can’t coast on a fixie, once you start pedaling the gears or the wheel is moving. You … Read more
Which one is the best front brake for fixed gear bikes? As you know already what a fixie is, it is a special hub with no brakes at all that is called a fixie system. There are no brakes on the fixie bikes. But if you want to add brake on your fixie, you can … Read more
The 700c thruster fixie bike is an amazing speed machine. It comes equipped with light rails that are compatible with the 12mm front and 20mm rear brakes. This fixie bike is great for those who like to race or ride through rough terrain. Also perfect for getting around town at high speeds. In this kent … Read more
Some people may not know the benefits of a fixie bike, so this article will explore what makes fixie bikes so great. A fixie bike is a type of bicycle that does not have a freewheel and only has one gear. This means that riding a fixie bike is easier because you can pedal in … Read more
A single-speed bike is great as it is but there are times when you want to change that to a geared bike. This can be useful if you are tired of pedaling with one speed and want to change to a higher speed. You can also manage to enjoy an interesting cycling experience with a … Read more
A bottom bracket is a bearing device that is used on the underside of the bicycle. It is located between the crankarm and the bicycle’s frame. The bottom bracket supports the bicycle and is one of the most frequently replaced and maintained parts of a bicycle. This little gem is important because it helps add … Read more
A crankset is one of the most important parts of your bike. It is essentially the center on which the chain is attached to your pedals. And an axle that connects the pedals to the frame of the bike. It is made of different components each having a different function. This blog will explain what … Read more
Fixie bikes are very popular bikes to ride. And one of the favorite methods of riding these bikes is by riding them fixed. The bike is fitted with single-speed gear and the back wheel is fixed. It is used in competitions and is used by riders who like the challenge of staying on a pace. … Read more
The valve in fixie bikes is a small mechanism. It releases air from the tire when you are rolling on the ground. Infix, there are different types of valves used in fixie bikes such as threaded or plastic. Threaded valves are most commonly used because they provide more compression and less fatigue resistance than plastic … Read more
The drop handlebar is a type of bike handlebar that leans forward. And it is positioned lower than a traditional bike handlebar. A drop handlebar allows the rider to be closer to the ground, making it easier for them to balance on a bike. Some people also claim that the best drop handlebars for fixie … Read more