Converting a road bike to a fixed gear. Folding e bike
Converting A Road Bike To A Fixed Gear
- A direct drive system, used on track bikes, in which the chain ring and rear cog are linked, so that the pedals turn constantly while the bicycle is moving, and coasting isn't possible.
- a cog attached to a hub without a freewheel; it always turns with the wheel---no coasting
- A fixed-gear bicycle (or fixed-wheel bicycle, commonly known in the USA as a fixie) is a bicycle that has no freewheel, meaning it cannot coast — the pedals are always in motion when the bicycle is moving.
- Change or be able to change from one form to another
- Change one's religious faith or other beliefs
- (conversion) a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
- (conversion) a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
- Cause to change in form, character, or function
- (conversion) an event that results in a transformation
- A motorcycle that meets the legal requirements for use on ordinary roads
- A bicycle that is suitable for use on ordinary roads, as opposed to a mountain bike
- A road bicycle is similar to a racing bicycle. However, road bikes are built more for endurance and less for fast bursts of speed, which is desired in a racing bicycle. They usually have more gear combinations and fewer hi-tech racing features.
- (Road biking) Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It takes place primarily on paved surfaces. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling.
- A bike with narrow tires best suited for paved roads. Usually noted by drop style bars.
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Carlos and his fixed Triax
Triax is a brand of Dynacraft bicycle sold at Target stores for about $150 in the United States. Carlos here converted it to fixed. I love the Jesus picture in place of the headbadge on this bike.
I never noticed before, but the Triax road bike has a stamped dérailleur hanger that's actually suited for fixed or singlespeed conversion because it's nearly horizontal and forward facing.
Because the components on a Triax are so junky, converting to fixed is probably a good idea. Upgrading the wheels and tires and replacing the drop bars with those bullhorns makes the bike a little cooler, though it's probably overkill. Those bars are possibly worth more than the frame. The wheels certainly are.
Carlos doesn't speak English; I was surprised to see a recent immigrant Latino riding a fixed gear bike. In the Bay Area, many "fakengers" are comfortable white people with steady income (like me).
He obviously has some pride in the bike and he told me he built it up himself. I imagine the frame was probably acquired used with non-working components.
Seen on Caltrain during my evening commute.
bridgestone fixie
This is my Bridgestone RB-3 synergy road bike converted to a fixed gear. The frame has the original paint, the only thing I changed to it was a newer "Bridgestone" sticker. The original "bridgestone" in purple is under that sticker. I also repainted the fork black, it was originally grey like the back part of the bike. I think it looks better with the fork in black. I added a new black seat post, san marco seat, black stem, sakae handlebars, polished deep v's with red tires, a sealed bottom bracket, and some bianchi cranks.
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