FIXED TEPPEI from Pak A Ji on Vimeo.

This video has been making the rounds thought I’d throw it up for those of you who haven’t seen it.

I wish I knew what the hell this guy was saying. First person to give me a translated transcript gets a $10 via PayPal

Flikr photo by A Continuous Lean

If you are just starting to think about making the transfer to fixed gear riding, there are few things you may want to consider, when looking for the right fixie for you. There are a few I can think of, off the top of my head. Start with something simple, make it cheap, and finally consider a break, and a flip-flop hub.

Something simple is probably the best thing you can start on, if you are not sure how to ride a fixie yet, you might want to make it cheap. It’s a different type of ride; some of you plain and simply may not like it very much. It looks fun, it is fun, but it’s not for everyone. So the best fixie to start on might be something like a Bianchi Pista, a cheap complete steal frame bike, or if you are experienced with bike building or have a good friend that is, you might want to go an even cheaper way. By building it from scrap parts. If you find it hard to find parts, you can buy some of the parts, and find some of the parts. Don’t expect to find all your parts right away or all for free. It might take a while it is most definitely a test of patience.

The next thing you may want to look for when getting into fixed gear riding is a break; for a bit of safety as you are learning to ride, and a flip-flop hub. Which is in case you don’t like the fixie ride, you can always switch to a free wheel ride, which is more like a traditional bike. So if you’re thinking about it, consider my suggestions, and I think you might end up being a very happy rider.

There is not hing better than stumbling across a blog that doesn’t suck. The blog I am talking about is fixpert which is a fixed gear blog written by a woman. It is always nice to hear the female perspective.

Here is an excerpt of her latest post.

If I ever try to say I was down with this shit first, just punch me in the face. I know I’m a girl and you’re not supposed to do that, but please just do it. Fixed gear bikes have been around fu-EVA! Since the days of Thomas Edison — check out this Thomas Edison video featuring bar spins and backwards circles.

I completely agree with her on this point. Check out the rest of the post about Fixed Gears Officially Hitting the Big Time

I know that this site is supposed to be about fixed gear bikes and parts, but I just couldn’t help myself when I found this little gem.