5 (Free) Bike Hacks - For Fixed Gear Tricks

This tutorial video breaks down some helpful tips and hacks for setting up your fixed gear bike better for tricks. All these bike modifications can be made for free - and also feature some inexpensive upgrades. Doing tricks on a fixed gear can often be difficult to learn, so make sure your bike is dialed-in so that you can learn the basics of doing tricks like wheelies, keo spins, 180’s, skids, and bunny hops. Proper bike maintenance is key, if you unsure how to perform this regular maintenance consult with your local bike shop.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - INTRO
0:39 - TIRE PRESSURE
2:03 - WHEELBASE
2:44 - CHAINS UPGRADES
3:12 - CHAIN TENSION
4:03 - TIGHTENING YOUR WHEELS
4:41 - ADJUSTING STRAPS
5:11 - PRACTICE BAILING
5:30 - HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
5:47 - ADDING SPACERS
6:19 - FLIPPING STEM
6:36 - SADDLE HEIGHT
7:46 - OUTRO

[@Suckmycog]

Don't forget too that high psi also helps you spin easier!

[@FOADGang]

truuu, thanks SMC

[@joegomes1352]

@@FOADGang aye the choad boys,the biggest lames on 2 wheels

[@BriGriffin-ps5bs]

Jackson and the gang are what i aim to aspair to one day those guys are elite boss

[@clubmate12]

The title should really be "5 bike hacks and 16 bonus tips". Awesome video, gang!

[@FOADGang]

Hahah true. Thanks for checking it out!

[@K1DWOLF]

I'm so excited. I just bought my bike last week. I love it.

[@sleepingslightly]

Thanks again Jackson. Really appreciate you bud🤙🏾

[@FOADGang]

Thank you for dropping in!

[@AlotlikeArham123]

Thanks for putting in a lot of thought for the tips

[@FOADGang]

Any time! Thanks for checking it out!

[@bobchapman5495]

I found your channel recently and have been watching a lot. Love your content! Would you do a video suggesting some beginner bike recommendations? I have a pretty high end BMX and I want to get something decent quality but cheap enough to that if I don't like it? I won't be out a ton. And bikes in this area?! Thanks. I love your content

[@tripledijit3537]

This is potentially the most helpful video ive ever found. Thank you so much

[@FOADGang]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gojoaintdead]

damn this completes my 2021, waited for an update from u guys for like ages. Thank you!

[@FOADGang]

That means a lot! Thanks for checking it out. Happy 2022!

[@moisespadilla4704]

nice tips man thanx

[@MJRamirezVideo]

Great tips

[@mikediscocyclomaniacs3833]

This video answered a few questions 8 had about chain tension and length. Thanks bro🌀🌀🌀

[@FOADGang]

Thanks for checking it out. Hope it helped Mike. Hope to make it down to FL one day

[@mikediscocyclomaniacs3833]

@@FOADGang Just let me know when your here but in the meantime keep pushing and don't stop🌀

[@mikediscocyclomaniacs3833]

@@FOADGang By the way thanks🌀

[@stfnss6676]

Nice comeback 🤙🏻

[@FOADGang]

Glad to be back!

[@abayaubakir3630]

Hi! Love your videos! I have a question. I have constantine with a carbon fork, how much to torque the fork compression plug? Replaced mine due to the rust. But didnt find any info on manufacturer's website.

[@BongSmoekern]

that half link chain link is a great idea i will try it by my self thanks dude....

[@realgrilledsushi]

Good start to a new year👌

[@FOADGang]

Happy new year!

[@MannequinOngaku]

If you have 3-piece bmx cranks and do maintenance on them: keep the sprocket on the axle exactly where it was before. I learned this just recently but if you remove it and replace it arbitrarily, it will start to creak and develop play. It will anyways but keeping the sprocket in the same spot on the axle will help it last longer.

[@FOADGang]

Good advice!

[@guilhermeleite9583]

Vc usa qual tamanho de mesa para bike?

[@moisespadilla4704]

nice man thanx

[@chromz234]

How can you but bmx cranks on a fixed gear? Tell me!

[@MannequinOngaku]

@@chromz234 Profile Racing makes a threaded bottom bracket for 19mm bmx cranks.

[@BrianMcElwain]

surprised not to see chainring centering/locating the tight spot to coincide with your usual track stand stance.

[@PsyOss]

useful thing for newbie

[@arikota420]

Tip for tricks: try running an easier gear ratio to help with wheelie and spin tricks

[@fairladyz9957]

I ride 49/17 So what would be an easier gear ratio?

[@einssiebenacht9693]

@@fairladyz9957 smaller than 49 in the front or bigger than 17 in the back example: 44/17 or 49/19

[@maxfxd]

@@fairladyz9957 anything that has either a smaller chainring size or bigger cog size

[@numbfoureyes3939]

I ride 44/17 its easy to wheelie and fair skid patches

[@arikota420]

@@fairladyz9957 try use a bigger cog

[@smokehellablunts]

Any good wheel recommendations?

[@gmendez5492]

hey, i just got my first pair of toe straps is there any tricks or easy way to get the second foot in?

[@DominicWhittle]

Get some FOAD pedal straps on the online store for me!

[@pogisikiah]

that intro is soooooo satisfying

[@FOADGang]

Thank you!

[@moosetang]

What the pedals do you use on bike?

[@JAZZTONRODRIGUEZ]

fricken QUALITY vid 👍

[@yogurette8831]

those Leica lens spacers are an outstanding detail. is there any place that still produce them ?

[@FOADGang]

MASH SF has got them!

[@runnin_myles8098]

What’s a good crank set for a fgfs?

[@look4drei_]

phew, the flex on the front bike at 1:24

[@ashhill308]

Nice 👍

[@FOADGang]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrReedEnt]

What size is your frame on your fixed? 54cm or 56cm?

[@joshwajansen7293]

What is the brand of strap you used?

[@justintyler4814]

Hi I hope maybe someone sees and can help, I have bikes that are like 56cm and while I can ride them fine it feels like the bars are too lor for my comfort. I have an ebike single speed and it is a 58 and feels PERFECT, do I just need a bigger bike or is 56 good for tricks I am 6'2/6'1

[@akumastealthily123]

Yes fixed up

[@21beal21]

does a smaller frame make things easier?

[@jaymikkolabon907]

Woow it's so long since you uploaded. haha

[@FOADGang]

Truuuu, glad to be back!

[@Jahir-islam]

Hello, Any cycle is standing possible??

[@8althaZar]

Might have been asked before but what is the name of that Ritchey stem bar combination and can you recommend it?

[@FOADGang]

Bullmoose bars. they're not currently being made but Nitto has some similar bars that look nice!

[@arturoislas5050]

Gracias maestro!

[@FOADGang]

Thank you!

[@ggkhang1336]

You got any tips to skid on bikes with high ratios like 3.7, 3.8 without straps and clipless pedals? Im struggling so hard tryna learn it rn

[@sebastiancoolidge2401]

Get straps or go clipless, also learn it on a lower ratio first. Skid stops without foot retention are nearly impossible at those ratios just because you can’t get the torque necessary

[@FOADGang]

2nd this, straps are your friends!

[@bastinjieber5194]

do more tutorials for tricks featuring other riders too!! or sumn like how to progress in trick track types

[@FOADGang]

Got some more coming!

[@bastinjieber5194]

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[@mrmaktlt]

Thanks 🙏

[@FOADGang]

You’re welcome 😊

[@B_COOPER]

What are those hex bolts called that fasten your axle to drop out?

[@FOADGang]

Those are a "female" axle as opposed to a male axle which is more traditional for a fixed gear

[@pablishe]

Thank You. How much does your bike weigh?

[@FOADGang]

Not sure exactly!

[@Morpha69]

7:26 ✊👍 😂

[@riderkaungsett7695]

ပညာတွေလည်းရပါတယ်👍

[@Ace_RD]

Hello sir, im from Jakarta , Indonesia. is a save for skid and anymore , if my gear ratio 48 - 14 cog ?

[@cleanname4439]

that’s fairly high for tricks and you don’t have too many skis patches. I also like going for bigger cogs and chainrings so they don’t wear as quick.

[@FOADGang]

Agreed, that's a hefty gear ratio!

[@numbfoureyes3939]

Is 35c-40c good for tricktrack/fgfs??

[@maxfxd]

Absolutely!

[@FOADGang]

^ Agreed!

[@user-iq7ie2dl8f]

I got a question. Is it safe to do tricks on fixie with carbon fork?

[@gloryhole6806]

Yeah, as long as you know how to land softly on your back wheel, you should be good

[@iDEEKAY_SA]

FIXED FOR LYFE 💯🔥🤟

[@FOADGang]

Always!

[@nijin5441]

Quick question what's the meaning of foad I feel like buying some merch

[@FOADGang]

It's the crew! No specific meaning

[@emilesassi4734]

*+TIP FOR CHAIN* from my opinion... problably if you will start doing tricks you'll change your bike crown and maybe even your sprocket, so think about chain lenght when you change it...anyway try avoiding chains alternations cause it feels weird on your pedal feelings.... this like real picky fixed gear bikers

[@maddoxarquiza1794]

i love u

[@FOADGang]

[@artvandalay2736]

need some new clips on the constantine!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@FOADGang]

It's coming soon!

[@fais2sick]

how can i rise my front forks without changing the size of my wheels so i can do barspins

[@kaunghtetnyi2755]

I saw a video of 84kick that he putted his space under the head tube, it raised a bit

[@fais2sick]

@@kaunghtetnyi2755 will it damage the headset tho because of the smaller point of contact?

[@fais2sick]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyuh6utl7WLoMksi=pyN9Rs1aagebISzi is this the vid? i guess its fine lol thanks for the info!

[@kaunghtetnyi2755]

@@fais2sick yeah mate that’s the one! Sorry I replied to a 1 year old comment I didn’t really see it haha

[@Yourmom-pg5ov]

Where do I get a fixie with no brakes

[@FOADGang]

Most bikes are sold with brakes installed.

[@rawlzgf]

Can you provide saddle height video link

[@FOADGang]

Added it to the description!

[@johnnysalgado7695]

Yo what tires are those ?

[@FOADGang]

randonneur on the constantine and panaracer gravel king's on the skid

[@kris4645]

Are single speed riders welcome here?? I don't do fixed gear anymore,too old! 😆😁

[@lifanto]

Marcus dia 🤣🤣😅😂🤣

[@oem_trickster1657]

please do a big spin tutorial

[@maxfxd]

Pretty sure Andy sparks has one on his channel

[@barbrasosi]

Saddle height calculator where is it?

[@FOADGang]

Just added it!

[@eos777]

is that a crack at the chainstay just close to the dropout? kzbin.info/www/bejne/imjbf4qYntyjnNU

[@FOADGang]

Just some scuffs and scrapes!

[@elo0326]

doesn’t seem free to me lol

[@bacunawadiore3021]

Zuppppp idolllllll

[@FOADGang]

Thanks for dropping in!

[@bacunawadiore3021]

@@FOADGang yeahhh no prob you ar my idol yeahhhh

[@fixednstoned861]

Ayyyye

[@sagandaliabuser]

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[@vyxeon2085]

Lesgooo

[@FOADGang]

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[@Kenton_Jemar]

Fist

[@aaronsimmons4675]

so you also watched the “how to get more videos on youtube” video and now fall in line with calling out “SMASH” that subscribe button.. eww, i’ll stop watching, write this comment and leave. make quality content, don’t beg viewers for “smash that subscribe button”. comes off as just simply annoying… we’ve all heard every youtuber ever say the exact same phrase like 400 times by now..