First time riding fixed gear

Back in UK Lockdown 2, I ordered some bike parts to convert my single speed road bike into a fixed gear bike. I have never rode a fixed gear bike before so what a great time to test it out than in an empty lockdown car park.

[@LouieMcFly23]

Just an FYI, those Miche Pistards don't have machined sidewalls around the rim. So it is recommended NOT to use brakes on them.

[@binyamin8600]

yeye for sure:) wouldnt wanna wreck them wheels

[@trajtemberg]

I like some slack on my track bike, but that is a bit much haha.

[@ordinary.raihan]

Yep, absolutely agree

[@ethannestlen1343]

talking about your chain tension if you dont know, helps alot with skids and just general riding

[@blairboling5482]

That's what I was thinking!

[@Late80s]

Alot of chain slack whoa!

[@appetit2619]

@@ethannestlen1343 from my experience i dont really have that much slack but a lot, it make the ride very fun but i sprint with my 15 yo chicken legs. the chain pop off.

[@JoshMusicandVideos]

you're gonna need some foot retention and make that chain line tighter the loose chain line is probably why you're feeling that little "skipping" you mentioned

[@wyoddestro]

Yup! And if it is to loose and you try to skid it might come off. Happened to me and that's one of the reason I still have a front brake on my fixed gear!

[@ultrasonicpriest]

Could be the cog slipping

[@Alniemi]

@@wyoddestro wow ive been cycling for years and years and never thought of the effects of chain coming off on a fixed with no brakes! I agree, front brake is a must, even if you never touch it

[@sleepingslightly]

MAKE SURE THAT COG IS TIGHT AF! Also get some foot retention

[@tignitan7075]

this!

[@PithyBikes]

Nice! Welcome to fixed gear. Agree with other posters about straps, chain tension, etc. A few tips: Get used to riding fixed for a few weeks before going nuts. Everyone forgets they're on a fixed at some point at first and it can be a bit jarring when you think you're about to coast and it doesn't happen! After you forget a few times and nearly wipe out you won't forget again. After you get comfortable, learn to skid so you can stop without brakes. Once you can confidently stop without brakes, remove your brakes. Fixed is all about simplicity IMO. :) Good luck and keep it up.

[@Spely]

I really like the fact that you went for safety and went in an empty parking to try it out, when I got my first track bike I just went out of the store on it and rode back home

[@amsTECHandGAMING]

Literally just got mine n went to the street 😂 to be fair i take the road bike out regularly, but fixed is a different beast

[@Lostprovince2319]

Literally what I did I had just gotten my mantra out the shop and my lbs offered me a 50 dollar complete fixie and it ended up not fitting in the car so I put my bike in the car and bit the bullet riding the fixie home for the first time on public roads in a town with people who hate cyclists was absolutely my worst choice I went otb within my first 5 minutes of riding and it took me 3 times as long to get home but from that moment on I chased a fixie until that same lbs gave me a different one more fitting basically in a trade and I ended up with a safer starter fixie with brakes lmao

[@KEIRINSTREETS]

That "skipping n' giving" is due to the fact you have too much of a chain slack... bring your wheel further back. If needed shorten the chain. Too much of a chain slack can be dangerous. Enjoy the ride.

[@ephremking7419]

Just watch a Zach Gallardo vid. He will answer all your questions

[@chrischris4783]

He literally has a video for anything a fixed geared rider should want to know

[@stevenwaldon4469]

Ever fixed gear rider ought to check out his vids. He’s got a vid for everything!

[@rileyalexanda5855]

Definitely a bit scetchy if you’re relying on brakes with those wheels, they have no brake track so be careful😂

[@VicTheDinofish]

Bring that back wheel ba k a touch so ur chain is a bit tighter

[@kucko-macko]

I am in the exact same situation as you. Figured it is time to convert my single speed to fixed. It is a Charge (altough the later, shittier aluminium version). Just ordered the parts 2 days ago. YT algorithm did a good job recommending your video!

[@Mathias_Andre]

I have a single speed too with a flip flop hub, i tried fixed gear for a week and now after I've changed it back to single speed, it's no longer as fun.

[@ChenoodleSoup]

Growing up all bikes I ever had as a kid were fixed gear bikes lol I had to save up money when i got a job at 17 to finally get a bike that had a single gear or multiple gears so I can coast…I’m shocked people don’t experience fixed gear bikes lol

[@joogonetime9328]

continue the journey!

[@NurseZuniga]

Hey! I hope you're having a nice learning curve! I just finnished building my first fixed gear bike from an old 80's Cresent road bike. Havent had the opportunity to ride it more than 500m but i recognized that strange fealing you mentioned. Mutch luck!

[@kris4645]

Chain tension!!! LoL Greetings from another SS rider from Croatia 😎😊

[@haroldharina73]

I think your rims are not meant for brakes, they don't have brake lines

[@mrkhainuui]

you should do more videos! greetings from Thailand.

[@harelkatz3700]

look at the saddle angle😂

[@anthonyanderson8509]

Have fun!

[@Oscar-gy3yj]

Those miche wheels are not meant to have brakes on them. You should put your old front wheel on and run your brakes on that.

[@flosquad6985]

it’s your chain you need to tighten it

[@oldmate86]

Possibly skipping because its an old chain with a fresh cog but also it could be that your chain looks super saggy

[@jisu222]

Shorter cranks or your going to clip them on the ground when you turn.

[@Leithboys]

The wheels are nice bro all 4

[@arncj18]

pul the wheel back to tension the chain

[@conor_mctraher]

Nice frame bro

[@side808]

I’m surprised the chain didn’t come off.

[@DocFox35]

Nice video I hope you’ll be much confortable with this setup ! What’s the reference for your wheelset with fixed cog ? Thx

[@productivememberofsociety7343]

chain tension is sub optimal

[@hectorvanderaa]

5:15 ‘scary going downhill’ meanwhile me shredding at 45mph downhill brakeless

[@arncj18]

are those 28 mm width tires?

[@markhusband]

What bullhorn handlebars are you using?

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

bullhorns are wack mate ..either straight or drops ....😆

[@17leuname]

@@krishnan-resurrection714 can you tell me why? I'm trying to choose a handlebar type

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

@@17leuname its simple ..Drops if you like to crouch in ...Risers if you prefer an uptight postion //

[@flysomethingdamitdotcom8788]

Do you actually think you've done it right?

[@hamzie3966]

do you still ride your fixed gear?

[@jasper5945]

Make fixed gear content pls ✨

[@strbskepleso]

so any progress? :)

[@mohdacir8192]

A 20" freecoaster & a fixed 700c will sort out the rest of your life... But that toptube seems too long for you

[@Donkymeat]

just to let u know the chain should be tighten and I have the same wheels as u and there shouldn't be brakes on those wheels they are not meant for breaks they supposed to use for break less fixie riding but yea nice bike

[@BigPcov]

Them wheels are not designed to be run with brakes and also chain is too loose

[@bendunbar8334]

The chain is too loose

[@datmeleeuw]

A bit late but that chain is too loose

[@franz2820]

Is that a cymbal bag

[@smartG1123]

you should always have brakes on a bike you use in public streets and areas

[@vheejhay09]

Too much slack on the chains

[@Flashback_Jack]

He hasn't posted a video since this, y'all. I think he's dead.

[@pk93cov]

You bought a brakeless wheelset rookie mistake

[@jadrienelmol.delapena824]

Your chain bro tighten it

[@Leithboys]

Sub for more

[@boblongdickder6178]

First time riding a fixed gear bike wow you have led one hell of a sheltered life dude

[@sonymicronin]

Weird assumption lmao

[@Dad-Gad]

I could understand if he'd said " First time I sucked another guy off even though I'm straight "