Can You Put Gears On a Fixie?
Condensed answer: It's possible to add gears to a fixie, but the conversion is expensive and time-consuming. Often, it's better to sell the bike and purchase one that's already designed…
Is It Necessary To Have a Rear Brake On a Fixie?
Condensed answer: 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…
Are Track Bikes Good For Commuting?
Condensed Answer: Track bikes are light and aesthetic but are sub-optimal for commuting because they're very stiff, have no brakes, and put the rider in an aggressive position stressing the…
Are Hi-Ten Steel Frames Bad? (BMX, fixed gear…etc.)
Hi-Ten steel stands for high-tensile steel. This type of steel showcases greater tensile strength than lower grade alloys thanks to additional ingredients, namely chromium, molybdenum, silicon, manganese, nickel, and vanadium,…