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Fixed Gear on the Cheap

February 22nd, 2006 by Mike

I came across this article on SheldonBrown.com, its a “step by step walkthrough of fixed-gear conversion issues.”

Fixed Gear Conversions

Choosing a bike

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to get into fixed gear riding, you may want to consider starting with an older road bike.

If you are not sure what to look for, see Sheldon’s article Fixed Gear Conversions., the “Frames for Fixed Gear Conversion” section.

Also, if you are not sure how to determine if the bike fits you, please read Sheldon’s article on bike fit. And some additional thoughts for conversion useage.

Warning: Fixed-gear riding is habit forming, and once you get hooked, you are likely to want to upgrade to a better fixer!

Check out the rest of his article on converting your old bike to a fixed gear bike.

3 Responses to “Fixed Gear on the Cheap”

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  1. 1 fixedgear  on Feb 22nd, 2006 at 4:46 pm

    Great article and what originally inspired me. Careful, though, it might be like eating peanuts or potato chips. I’ve got four and wouldn’t rule out owning more.

  2. 2 gwadzilla  on Mar 29th, 2006 at 5:32 pm

    yes….
    I just finished a fixed gear project
    and I started looking at another frame thinking of another project!

  1. 1 2 Wheels Good Trackback on Feb 24th, 2006 at 5:03 am

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