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can you tell me if the bike I want exists (or should/could exist), and if I'm even thinking about it in the right way? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Jul 26, 2012 - 32 answers

TINY TRACK. I want to know every single option for a short girl building a fixed-gear bike. What manufacturers make frames smaller than 47cm? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Nov 14, 2011 - 14 answers

Fixed gear or not, in NYC? a) No. b) Yes. c) Yes, but with THREE SPEEDS... [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Mar 27, 2010 - 13 answers

How can I fix my fixed gear bike whose rear cog rotates with the chain when I pedal? [more inside]
posted by Hates_ on Aug 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm thinking of building a fixed gear or single speed bike soon. Should I start from scratch or get a cheap bike from craigslist to convert? Of course, less expensive is better. Any tips for a beginner? Links to sites that could be useful for parts/how-to's etc would be great.
posted by alitorbati on Apr 30, 2009 - 18 answers

I bought a fixed gear bike and I want to turn it into a freewheel and add brakes cause it's gonna be the death of me. [more inside]
posted by pwally on Apr 16, 2009 - 18 answers

Fixed Gear Conversion / Bike Question: 120mm rear hub. 130mm frame. Solutions? I also have a crank/bb question inside. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Mar 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Fixedgearfilter: I'd like to build a single speed bike, but I have no idea what frame and forks to buy. [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

So I just bought myself a new single speed bike for my birthday. I'd like to get different bars, pedals, and saddle but need advice... I'm also curious if it's possible to remove the branding decals without damaging the frame... [more inside]
posted by dobbs on May 1, 2008 - 19 answers

I'd like to find an old road bike ripe for conversion to fixed gear on the cheap. Thought it would be easy, as it seems to me there must be a huge cache of these sitting in a warehouse somewhere. (Doesn't WMATA and/or the cops pick these up on a regular basis?). The only source I can find is Craigslist, but that has not been very good, at least not yet. Anybody know of anything better? Police auction? Used bike wholesaler? Or perhaps my expectations are too high? Thanks.
posted by gregoryc on Oct 7, 2006 - 16 answers

48 x 16 single speed... have I topped out in muscle building? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Jul 18, 2006 - 11 answers

Fixedgear Filter: How do you skip or skid? [more inside]
posted by dial-tone on Nov 2, 2005 - 6 answers

Inspired by Metafilter, I'm thinking of getting a fixed gear bike. Are there any specific things to look for when picking one out? Is it possible to get a decent one for between $100-200?
posted by drezdn on Jun 30, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm in the market for a new fixed-gear/single speed bike in the $400-$600 range. The Bianchi Pista or Fuji Track seem to be the best bets as far as price vs. quality, but finding good reviews on the internet seems to be pretty "miss" as far as "hit or miss" goes. Does anyone have experience with or recommendations for/against either the bikes above or other similar bikes (Specialized Langster, KHS Flite 100, etc) in that price range? I'm looking for assessments for quality, durability, goodness of ride, etc. Thanks MetaCyclists!
posted by The Michael The on Feb 16, 2005 - 7 answers