BMX Hubs And Fixies – Are They Compatible?
A front BMX hub can be installed on the front wheel of a fixie. The procedure will more than likely require new spokes of a different length. A rear BMX…
Acquiring Ideal Chain Tension On a Fixed-gear Bike
Ideally, the chain tension of a fixie will be as high as possible while still allowing the rear cog and the front chainring to rotate freely. If the chain tension…
What It Takes To Install a BMX Stem On a Fixie (let’s get aesthetic)
A BMX stem can be mounted on a fixed-gear bike. The stem will have to be of the right size and type for the fork and the handlebars. A threaded…
Learn When BMX and Fixie Chains Are Interchangeable
The size of standard BMX chains is 1/8" (3.2mm). Fixies use 1/8" (3.2mm) and 3/32" (2.4mm) chains. A BMX chain can be used on a fixie when the chain's size matches that…
Pista Drops vs. Classic Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of pista drop bars and regular drop bars in relation to one another. Main Differences Pista Drop Bars Pista drop bars are engineered…
Why Are Rear Brakes On Fixies So Rare?
Condensed Info: A fixed-gear bike allows the rider to slow down the rear wheel via the pedals. For that reason, some people see rear brakes on a fixie as a…
Vertical Dropouts Are Not Meant For Fixed-gear Bikes (bike theory lesson)
Description of the Situation You're unsure whether a frame with vertical dropouts can be used for a fixed gear conversion. A frame with vertical dropouts is not ideal for converting…