Can You Put a BMX Hub On a Fixie? (ultra-fast answer)
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Fixed Gear Bike With Vertical Dropouts – Is It Possible?
Description of the Situation You're unsure whether a frame with vertical dropouts can be used for a fixed gear conversion. Condensed answer: A frame with vertical dropouts is not ideal…