my fixie

[Tec_]

FIXIE:A bicycle lacking a freewheel mechanism in the rear hub. That is the crank set and rear wheel are completely dependent of one another. To propel forward or backwards the pedals must be moving.


so it started out as a schwinn men's traveler III and has been turned in to my favorite short distance bike.








so that was it before the shop got a hold of it.
i also got a bike rack for my car a few days before i got it back from the shop








as you can see the black ugly uncomfortable saddle had to go. so i found a white one and i was impressed with how it looked




so on Monday before work i went out and picked up some white pedals and some white bar tape. you may not know it but i work 2nd shift so that means 2pm to 1am. i was so excited when i got home that i put on the pedals and the bare tape and took it for a spin at 3am snapped the pic on a local bridge over a freeway



and one this past morning in the day light




god i love this bike. its quick, fun to ride and puts a smile on my face when ever i see/ride/think about it.

[802Chives]

schweet schwinn

[ProperBritish]

so you took the ratchet out of the wheel?
why?

[802Chives]

no need for a rear brake without the ratchet.

[injungleist]

thats nice, i have a 27 inch, that i want to convert. i would call it a track bike, becouse its the kind of bike you wouldnt ride to the next city but like you said short distances. saves on gas also.
mad props 4 you my friend.

[Tec_]

schweet schwinn

thanks

so you took the ratchet out of the wheel?
why?

not just that but put a new hub on. and because its simple and fun and all the cool kids are doing it.

no need for a rear brake without the ratchet.

or a front brake but i still have mine on because there are some hills around hear

thats nice, i have a 27 inch, that i want to convert. i would call it a track bike, becouse its the kind of bike you wouldnt ride to the next city but like you said short distances. saves on gas also.
mad props 4 you my friend.

na its a fixie and yes i do ride it in the city on the road with cars. its dangerous as hell but its so much fun



some very ive fixies

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and some sick tricks that i cant do

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