1. Buy So
Yes really buy so, save time and effort, price depends on the heart and budget. This option is good for those who do not have a bike frame or do not want to bother. Prices are relatively more expensive, and components are generally more quality.
Fixie bike prices for a minimum with a potluck component can reach 1.5 million. Fixie bike prices are pretty good about 2.5 million or more. While the price of Fixie bicycle assemblies of generic type with good enough components reaches 2.5 million - 3 million (already down January 18, 2011). Type of branded fixie bikes are generally above 4 million, depending on the components that are in.
2. Assemble or modify from used bicycle
This one is more troublesome, but when so will fill the hearts of the owner. Buy from the empty frame has been sold, or can choose a framework of plain and in the paint itself.
Can also use the old racing bike frame. The components of the wheel are removed and replaced with simple Fixie bike components. For the size of the old racing bike frame generally still be used, the average Fixie bike is designed for 700C tires. So it could be a long bike type of road bike enter the hub type 700c smaller. Want to leave history on the bike, may also maintain the road bike handlebar. The rest may be modified.
The price of the Polygon Fixie Zenith FX 2011 bikes for example is sold for about 3.9 million only, and is ready for use
Price of plain fixie frame. Want to assemble itself, cheapest frame and plain without any paint that sells for 500 thousand types of iron, aluminum is more expensive, and continue to rise for models that have been painted.
What to consider in modifying the old Bicycle Frame to Fixie
Not all bike frames can be used as Fixie. If you want to change the old bike into a bike Fixie it's good to pay attention to the rear wheel penyanggah.yang.
Fixie bike positions are generally like the picture below. The position of the wheels on the bike below is best. Because the chain can be stretched with the pull of the rear gear hub.
Besides Fixie bikes use permanent hub poles with nuts, and different from the design of MTB bikes or modern Road Bike easily detachable pairs.
If the old bike you want to change, you should pay attention to the position of rear wheel fork.
In the bottom left image, the wheel slot is too short. But it is still possible to modify, we recommend consulting with the seller. Whether your bike frame position can be used for Fixie.
While the image above right. Bicycle frame with rear wheel position like this is said to be used by most bicycle manufacturers today. Given the fixie bike chain must have a certain tension on the rear wheels to pull the chain. The bike frame with such rear wheel position should be withdrawn after mounting the bike chain. Manufacturers Fix Gear Cannondale, Cinelli, Raleigh, Bianchi and others, using the wheel position design in the rear fork with the model.
Fixie bike frame model as shown below. Some are sold plain, material of lightweight steel or aluminum. The price of generic type fixie frame for example reaches 500 thousand types of iron, for aluminum material above 1 million. Depending on the model of the supplier for the generic type. Or branded will be more expensive to have the brand and have been painted and sold complete (full bike Fixie)
Do have to follow the same Fixie style.
Not really. It's a youth-style bike. Fixie bikes are free bikes. When modifying the old bike, you may leave a little history of your bike. How to maintain brake components, old bicycle handlebar or your saddle. Except gear parts such as hubs, rear sprockets and crank from front teeth (if you want to change). So Fixie bike is a free bike. Unless gear is converted into Fix Gear or bike with single gear
Fixie bike hub can be installed dual sprocket (Flip Flop) or tromol brake
Spare parts of bicycle wheel fixie hub have many kinds. One of the hub models for gear or back teeth of a bicycle is a double or called a Flip-flop hub.
Suppose you want to use full fixie style, can be installed sprocket / rear gear fixed. Tire spins, then your pedals keep spinning. If you want to relax and use the bike as in the city, the rear wheels are reversed to use the sprocket / gear moves as usual. Surely bicycle brake required when using dual sprocket / teeth.
Fixie crank sparepart affair.
His name is a bicycle of young people, not tied to the manufacturer or brand. Everyone likes, and is rumored through word of mouth or Fixie community. Hunting components is a ritual of the Fixie bike community. One sparepart that likes to be searched like Sugino 48 branded dental Crank sold only 250 thousand (not including BB). Crank is widely used by Fixie bike lovers. Not only good, but light because it is made with aluminum material. Others can use mountain bike crank like products from Shimano Alivio. Only part of the inner ring crank is removed, and only use the main ring only.
Some people choose a special crank product that is simple to fixie, in addition to lighter, more styles shape. Crank affairs should see the frame model used. Fixie bike crank still uses the old system with BB Square or a square barrier
Color tire business.
The story should be hunted, given the fixie bike design will look fashionable, then the color of the tire follows the color of the bike so matching. Fixie bicycle tires generally use the current size such as Road Bike (racing bike) or Hyrid Bike (bike in the city) with wheels / Rim 700c with tire size 19-23 C. Fixie bicycle tire prices are various, artificial without brand only tens of thousands . But for the famous branded model can be over 125 thousand of Wireband CST products.
The size of the tire in a Fixie bike is generally for thin tires like Road Bike. Below is the tire model for Fixie made by CST
Fixie bicycle headset.
One important component for Fixie bikes is the Headset section. This section is the frame and fork / front fork of the fixie bike. To be durable it is best to use bearing type. The price is much more expensive, about 250 thousand of Token products.
Parts of Rim or Fixie bike wheels
There are 2 choices. First classical rim (arims) with a shape like ordinary bike wheels or the same as the 700c Hybrid bike rim. The trend is the wide wheels (etro). Bicycle or Rim bike Fixie as shown below is preferred.
One note, for Fixie bicycle wheel components is the most expensive component of all bikes. The price reaches 2 million for the front and rear wheels of quality.
But alloy wheels or rim Fixie colored bikes are now starting to fall, the price of alloy wheels Fixie only 200 thousands only.
Fixie handlebar components
For handlebar bicycle or handlebar Fixie not too expensive. Many types and cheapest starting from 40 thousand alone type without brand
Plan components to be your Fixie Bicycle target, especially for Fixie Premium
Fixie bikes are created for beautiful, cheap, no hassle and stylish youngsters. With improved Fixie users and lifestyle trends. Fixie bikes in Indonesia began to expand into premium components. Should not be surprised to see Crank for Fixie Gran Compe brand, BC price reached 2 million. LDG frames are more expensive than MTB bikes for 6 million. Or Stem Fixie TAT model with chrome color reach 900 thousand. Even the outer tires of Fixie color bikes from Gran Compe, ENE Ciclo, Open Tubular type foldable cost 400 thousand more.
Decide from the beginning, whether you want a regular Fixie bike or want to enjoy a premium Fixie bike. Currently, many stores sell Fixie bike components. From lower class, medium to premium. Want a Fixie bike may choose a standard type and in color to make it attractive. Want to come up with bling bling from component, it's good to have premium component class
Before designing your Fixie Masterpiece bike, it's worth thinking about your artistic soul before purchasing the components. Like a painting, Fixie bikes have the artistic value of the owner. You must use your imagination in designing a Fixie bike. For a finished bike, you can add relatively low cost components. Like changing the color of the tire that matches the color of the frame, give the paint on the frame frame Fixie or use cutting sticker so that it looks different.
But for Fixie Premium, where the color of bicycle components can not be changed except replace the components. It's good to consider first what color components will be used.
So clever pandailah set the color of the components that become the basis of the color of your bike. Because the basic color of bicycle components is not as easy as changing the frame color or changing the color of the bicycle tire.
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