Why not post a picture of your Fixed/Singlespeed bike

[wheres_my_beard]

... wanted a back to basics bike no frills... Then added an electric motor to the front

Interesting.

Is it still a singlespeed if you add a motor?

Nice conversion otherwise.

How's that tensioner working out? I used a very similar one (DMR Tensionseeker 2), which sucked massively (it didn't keep the chain tension, and interfered stupidly with the chain line) and then critically broke.

 

[Stealthy]

Interesting.

Is it still a singlespeed if you add a motor?

Nice conversion otherwise.

How's that tensioner working out? I used a very similar one (DMR Tensionseeker 2), which sucked massively (it didn't keep the chain tension, and interfered stupidly with the chain line) and then critically broke.

Thanks, I think the ethos is there, I've taken off all the stuff I don't need. The motor means it will go up any hill without a problem. I realise it would not be to everyones taste though!

Chain tensioner 'so far so good' got the kit from Charlie Bike Monger

 

[angeleye]

heres my latest build, enjoying the s/s riding so much i decided to build one to my own spec, its a giant cadex carbon frame with aluminium forks and lugs, grammo viper carbon front wheel 48 tooth sturmy crankset and 16 tooth rear cog, running a white industries eccentric eno rear hub for getting the tention and h+and sons rear rim, some old narrow track bars, and ritchy comp saddle, she flies and gives me a nice average speed between 18 and 21 mph on my 7.5 mile commute to work

 

[al-fresco]

Lovin' it!

 

[Dan_h]

And at last I have got round to adding a picture of mine here. Taken just after the recent track session at Herne Hill hence no brakes, usually has a front only.

Wow, that is shiny! What a fantastic looking bike!

 

[david1701]

And at last I have got round to adding a picture of mine here. Taken just after the recent track session at Herne Hill hence no brakes, usually has a front only.

maaaay have made a small mess here

 

[Pennine-Paul]

This thread needs resurrecting
Here's my fixed gear,unknown frame,Bocama professional lugs,columbus tubing,
frame number 347 so not a large frame builder whoever built it.
Any ideas anyone?????, I've had a dozen people tell me a dozen different frame makers
Been using bullhorns on my s/s and fixed gear bikes for years,but my backs much
happier with the downhill bars and bmx stem currently fitted,Looks kinda weird/dorky
but it rides fine and it helps with hillclimbing too,

awaiting arrival of a campy athena brake for the front via fleabay
I'll probably upgrade the chainset sometime but other than that I'm happy with it

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I posted on this thread in 2009 with a picture of my Pearson, I'll bring it up to date with a fresh picture


2007 Pearson Touche fully kitted for commuting, carrier lights and mudguards, used for commuting, general running about and winter club rides, these days running a 44x18 65 inch gear, recently fitted with a new cog, chainring, chain and front tyre.

 

[Boris Bajic]

I posted on this thread in 2009 with a picture of my Pearson, I'll bring it up to date with a fresh picture
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2007 Pearson Touche fully kitted for commuting, carrier lights and mudguards, used for commuting, general running about and winter club rides, these days running a 44x18 65 inch gear, recently fitted with a new cog, chainring, chain and front tyre.

It's like I said. Fixed-gear fixies are simply NOT low-maintenance. I bet that's not the first time this past decade that you've had to replace or adjust a part on that bike....

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It's like I said. Fixed-gear fixies are simply NOT low-maintenance. I bet that's not the first time this past decade that you've had to replace or adjust a part on that bike....

All bikes need maintenance, I do a lot of miles, the Pearson's done between 12 & 15000 miles, things wear out, the cog and chainring had been on the bike about eighteen months and the chain about twelve months, there's a lot less to maintain on the fixed than on the geared bike and its a lot cheaper.

 

[colly]

And at last I have got round to adding a picture of mine here. Taken just after the recent track session at Herne Hill hence no brakes, usually has a front only.

Very nice. I like shiny.

 

[Dan_h]

Okay then, Here is my Giant Bowery '72 fixie. In laquered steel so you can see the discolouration around the welds etc. It is fairly standard, the only change being the San Marco saddle and it now has a set of clipless pedals instead of the clips / straps combo in the photos.

 

[stevevw]

Another of mine, well I did build it for my son but it is still with me. 1977 Claud Butler Dalesman single speed 52 - 18 gearing. Loverly to ride and suprisingly light too.

 

[just jim]

Super nice!

 

[colly]

Another of mine, well I did build it for my son but it is still with me. 1977 Claud Butler Dalesman single speed 52 - 18 gearing. Loverly to ride and suprisingly light too.

You let it get WET????