Fixed Gear Bikes Time Forgot...But I Didn't!

Over the past twelve years that I've ridden fixed gear bikes exclusively, I've seen a lot of trends and bikes come and go. Here's six fixed gear bikes that time forgot...but I didn't!
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0:00 - Fixed Gear Bikes Time Forgot...But I Didn't!
1:07 - 6. Colossi Bikes
5:52 - 5. Heavy Pedal Zephyr
7:47 - 4. Superb Bikes
8:33 - 3. Factory 5 Bikes
10:46 - Leader Bikes
12:11 - 2. Leader Cretin
13:24 - 1. Leader Cure
14:41 - Sponsor: Wabi Cycles
15:50 - Patreon Fixie Famous Shoutouts
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[@theheavypedal683]

Little history lesson if anyone is interested. We released the Zephyr back in 2013, and this was a pivotal time for track bikes. Before this, there were only a handful of brands producing high-quality track frames, or you had to import an NJS frame from overseas or build a conversion from an old steel road bike. This was also the time that new brands started to pop up and make affordable complete fixed gear bikes. I do appreciate making bikes more affordable and getting more people into fixed gear riding, but this caused a race to the bottom in the industry. Who could make the cheapest bike out there. As a small brand at the time, we opted to use a quality frame that we knew riders would love rather than a cheap generic frame. With the market going towards cheaper frames and completes, we decided to pivot towards apparel. Brands come and go, but I do see the scene making a full circle, and it makes us stoked AF to see all these new quality builds on the streets. We're just happy we got to be apart of it. As for one of the other bikes.... you may want to talk to the Cretins about that ha

[@seanmadeup22]

"Just because you have CAD doesn't make you an engineer..." LOL HIGH-LARIOUS

[@allanpabro9089]

Colossi frames are common here in the Philippines but there was an outbreak of “fake” colossi frames just recently because of bike shops buying from Ali express

[@satanasvlogs9951]

Jrspeed kalbo

[@oakkerbhonepyae6545]

In my country which is Myanmar, people usually ride Colossi low pro and it's quite common here, especially colossi low pro.

[@itmight_rein]

I'm Burmese too but I live in Australia how is the scene over there?

[@keanermitano477]

It can also be found in the Philippines at a low number. Still eyeing on a Cheeko though on a xtra small size tho

[@SloppyPasta]

Zach, brakeless illini is pronounced brakeless “ill lie n eye” - appreciate the shoutout we’re just a group of fixed on the uiuc campus in Illinois

[@imenlightenxi9276]

Wow your channel really grew. I haven’t seen your videos since 2016, glad you’re doing great brother !🤝

[@MrDesoto1]

I love my Wabi Special Single Speed, that I bought in April 2016.

[@mrmrlee]

Anybody else remember checking Fixed Gear Gallery daily for the latest fixed gear uploads? I do!

[@salskars6637]

Absolutely! and daily. lol

[@solodolo6018]

I was on pedalroom and velospace back in the day! Use to look at them everyday during computer class

[@luism644]

Aventon bikes used to be at every bike shop in my hometown when I started cycling. Last year I was surprised to see one shop selling their e-bikes. Can’t remember if I saw their fixed gear frames there tho.

[@SteezeShop]

Aventon has completely switched to e bikes. Such a shitty trend chasing company.

[@docouchi7929]

Leader 725 is the reason why I got my 6KU track since it looked like it and been upgrading ever since, been cycling for nearly 10 years, it’s something that saved my life

[@tedl8090]

I got my Al Colossione from someone who got it built and rode around in Shanghai before moving to the states and selling it to me!

[@farhanyudaputra6422]

So happy to know that more content like this are coming!

[@slidyslipinslide]

This reminds me of your old videos and I enjoyed it a lot. 👍

[@mannyorozco842]

Dodici Gara & Pake French 75 were 2 very underrated track/fixed gear bikes back in the day.

[@gregmarcus3064]

Still no brakes Zach..good for you dude! The knees are still holding up!

[@carlosochoa9388]

Lol I'm 36 now and my knees are feeling it and started fixed gear riding in 2010

[@ahmadyusoff352444]

Bought my son his first fixie, An orange colored colossi which seems to be the only model that had a tapered headtube.

[@ludziuj3981]

Colossi Lowpro was actually one of my dream bikes when i started fixed gear a couple of years ago, and now i own one! It still is true that they're pretty rare even in the Netherlands. I counted two ever being up for sale, including mine. Its a shame their so uncommon, as their really pleasant bikes to ride.

[@Thefertilityguy]

Another great video! What bars do you have on your bike in this video?? Thanks

[@bavarianhero]

Cool! I have my cretin with chub hubs and sugino cranks. The bike is dummy smooth!!!

[@MrDkusa]

Cinelli, soma, xenon, leader, iro, Bianchi, Surly, pk ripper are a few that were popular in my time and the aerospokes of course

[@Jax-yg9yt]

Zack,have ever gone to the philippines.people here are very hospitable and kind.

[@lennonwong8503]

I picked up a preloved colossi bike from facebook marketplace yesterday haha

[@heavyload75]

I just ordered a colossi through 3rd party (can't trust getting used alu anymore). Btw, I'm riding my Tyrant Legacy with 35mm panaracers SK (small knobs). And it doesn't feel heavy at all!

[@ForestKim]

Another leader that’s gone obscure is the Renovatio! Luckily bought one brand new recently, hope to get it running soon

[@gregorysteffensen3279]

One old and near-forgotten bike I nearly bought recently was a Soma Van Ness -- essentially a Wabi frame from before Wabi was a thing, mix of Japanese-style lines and road bike geometry. Someone beat me to it tho

[@groovealate74]

I dig history stuff like this.

[@psychoaiko666]

To answer the question of whether fire changes the makeup of steel: Yes. What happens though is dependent on a whole bunch of things like temperatures, amount and length of heating and the curing process (the way it is cooled down). But this color changing has two effects, it makes steel rustproof (which of course is really cool), but it also makes the steel stiffer (and maybe a bit more brittle).

[@newoldsteel]

My first lust for a bike was definitely the Bianchi Super Pista in the Celeste or White. Even with the carbon fork on it if it was New Old Stock i would still give it a whirl 😅

[@LonghairAirsoft]

Colossi bikes are so common here in the Philippines. Must be an issue with suppliers not wanting to carry them.

[@event4216]

Frame I ride is decent unbranded steel, I guess main triangle could be 4130. Would I ride more some fancier frame? Not sure. Saved money will buy me a lot of nice tires so I don't have to ride bottom of barrel hard and heavy rubber. I'm going also to try tubeless rim tape with latex or TPU tubes.

[@bryanazotillo5065]

There's so many cololossi low pro here in Philippines brothah

[@EugeneAlfrancisMaulit]

Colossi is still popular here at the Philippines.

[@martinmagnia314]

Great video

[@flwtheleader]

Colossi bikes are really common here in Asia actually

[@snoopysmx5257]

I use to really want a Heavy pedal Zepher and I still do just insanely hard to find one

[@climberman8]

I have a Leader 727, the one with the curved down tube. My dream build is to copper plate it! Hit me up if you want some pics!

[@garygary6032]

i may be wrong (people who know pls correct me) but if you torch the steel tubing it might even become a little bit stronger since steel tubing can be heat treated for extra hardness and strength. If not then the steel tubing may only be mildly affected if you torch it for a cool finish.

[@salskars6637]

I have to take your word for it. I do agree with Zach, that finish is awesome. It should be done on more models by manufacturers.

[@appetit2619]

A ton of mondial track here in Thailand 😉😉

[@u_can_call_me_kuro]

Colossi are really common in myanmar.They only cost around 650 to 700usd.

[@bobocrit]

Travel here to the Philippines colossi low pros are everywhere

[@quantum_coach]

I still have and ride my Leader Renovatio :)

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome :)

[@philipparris4287]

Brooklyn machine works gangsta track?

[@christopherwebb3517]

I thought you were going to say that The Cure by Leader Cycles was inspired by a love of 80s Goth. But I guess funding cancer research is cool too.

[@hunterwarters3245]

colossi is pretty common here in ph

[@ke0kie]

Is fixed culture still a thing where you live? It is here in Dallas, TX

[@originalchristianvogt]

Did Colossi try Eric Cartman's Business Strategie?.

[@jesus-xr9yo]

I remember iMinusd in san jose

[@gregortega2767]

if heavy pedal comes out with a turd-le neck will you review that?

[@not-fishing4730]

No All-City?

[@brosettastone7520]

All City for life 💪🏼 I’ll ride my Thunderdome till it falls apart

[@honghua6261]

Yeah Factory 5 was officially out of business as what I heard from the community in China, RIP.

[@gregortega2767]

so colossi were sweatshop bikes!

[@kristapsberzins6775]

i owned 6 colossis an 2 pelizoli

[@lucastoritto6173]

I used to own a leader cure. It was okay

[@event4216]

I think I've seen that F5 stem on AX, don't ask me original or copycat or copycat of copycat.

[@brosettastone7520]

People started to realize that Pepsi can tubing isn’t worth it 😂

[@TBrownProductions]

fixie points coming back?

[@Reivic]

Dodici Cili sure is forgotten

[@danny_muwahid]

The kilo tt could be up there

[@sk8f1lm3r]

Come back to SD!

[@dylanwang3452]

How is breakbrake17..

[@AdiWasturaka]

what in the ryan higa haircut is this

[@mattvanderwalt6220]

IRO

[@Fxd_bean]

collosi are still around and still stealing peoples designs they recently stole rakketas new crank design

[@tambosnipes1652]

Fixed died like 10 years ago

[@ritalinkidsonritalin]

Business advice we can ALL stand behind. 😅

[@JackhammerNippleson]

What about the fbm the sword?