Condensed answer: No gear ratio can be labeled "best for skidding". However, performing a skid is easier when the gearing is lower. That said, it's irrational to choose a fixed…
Condensed answer: 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…