How Tight Should a Fixie Chain Be? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Ideally, the chain tension will be as high as possible while still allowing the rear cog and the front chainring to rotate freely. If the chain tension is…
Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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.…
Can You Put a BMX Chain On a Fixie? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Why Is My Fixed Gear Slipping? (Analysis & Solutions)
There are two main reasons why a fixed-gear bike would be "slipping" – lost chain tension or a loose rear cog. Option 1– Lost Chain TensionDescription. The rear wheel of…
Can You Put a Fixed Cog On a Freewheel Hub?
Condensed Answer: While it's technically possible to install a fixed cog on a freewheel hub, the cog will not be as secure as possible due to the absence of a…
Can You Put a Freewheel On a Fixed Gear Hub?
Condensed Answer: Technically, it's possible to install a freewheel onto the larger threads of a fixed-gear rear hub. However, the freewheel's thread is about two times wider than the large…
Can You Put Pegs On a Fixed Gear?
Condensed Answer: Fixed-gear bikes use solid axles with track nuts and thus it's possible to mount pegs to the wheels. However, fixed-gear bikes aren't designed for pegs by default. Consequently,…
Horizontal vs. Vertical Dropouts (Full Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical dropouts in relation to one another. The Advantages of Horizontal Dropouts Single-speed and Fixed-gear Compatible Horizontal dropouts allow the…
Bullhorns vs. Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorns and drop bars in relation to one another. Hand Positions Standard bullhorns offer 3 main and 2 secondary hand positions. The…
Bullhorns vs. Pursuit Bars (Pro & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorn and pursuit bars in relation to one another. Definitions Bullhorn Bars Bullhorns – narrow-width handlebars with curved sides resembling the horns…