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More from the Single Speed Bike Messageboard

Time to check in again with the single speed bike messageboard.  The fixie community is as strong as ever and they’re covering a lot of great topics lately.  If you’re new to the community, you’ll quickly find that these messageboards are a great way to learn some things and fit in with the newest trends in the fixie world.

Riding Music

One of the best elements of a long ride on a single speed bike is the soundtrack you pick for your ride.  Of course, the type of music selected by each rider is as diverse the bikes out there.  You’ll quickly pick up on that as you start browsing the favorites discussed by the various riders on the single speed bike messageboard.  You can read all their recommendations by clicking here.

Riding at Night

Sounds like a scary proposition for many riders, though riding at night is more popular than you might guess, at least according to the folks on the single speed bike messageboard.  Some of the main recommendations include good lights so you can be seen and dressing in layers for when it gets cooler.  Other safety and comfort tips are available from the community by clicking here.

Single Speed Bike Maintenance

Even with all the knowledge in the world, there can still be those issues that trip up the most experienced of riders.  That’s when the online community really shines.  Not only can you report the problem you’re having with your bike and have the combined knowledge of the group help direct toward the solution, but even “mystery noises” can be diagnosed here.  Check out a similar discussion on the single speed messageboard by clicking here.

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Am I a Single Speed Bike Kinda Person?

When considering the purchase of a single speed bike, you first need to realize how significant of a purchase this could be.  For most single speed riders, their bike is a big part of their lifestyle.  Before making a decision on whether or not to join the fixie community, you need to consider a few things…

Single Speed Bikes

So you’ve seen all the cool videos of single speed bikes and you’ve seen all the tricked out fixies that folks have.  Maybe you’ve even read up quite a bit on a fixed gear forum to figure out everything you’ll need for your first bike.  Oftentimes, though, people can get caught up in the emotion of such a cool toy and not stop to think whether it fits their unique lifestyle or desires.  As previously mentioned, a single speed bike should be a significant and meaningful purchase for your life if you do it right.

Purchasing a Single Speed

So what’s a single speed bike kinda person all about?  Well, if you’re big into biking but you want more connection with your ride, then a single speed might be right for you.  Along with that comes very low maintenance or repair needs, since you’re shedding the most complicated aspects of a typical bike.  So where do you go to find out more about the right bike for you?  How about FixedGear.net, where you can get all the best up-to-date info on fixies along with some great recommendations on the best bike for you?

Find an affordable and durable single speed bike with help from FixedGear.net!

Your Best Sources for Bike Parts

If you’re the do-it-yourself type and you want to add or replace some parts to your bike, you might be wondering what the best source is for bike parts.  There are definitely a lot of choices available, but finding the best one really depends on what exactly you’re looking for.

The Local Bike Shop

Almost everyone has a bike shop located somewhere in the nearby area.  Luckily, this is a relatively easy business to start up so there are quite a few available to most of us.  Of course, you may not always find the prices agreeable, nor the selection of bike parts.  You might have to wait for the bike shop to order the specific bike parts you need.  But, depending on your situation, shopping locally may be worth potentially spending extra time and/or money.

Online Auction Sites

I won’t lie, I absolutely love scoring cheap version of expensive cell phone accessories on eBay.  I listen to my friends talk about their $30 phone cases while I got my case, charger, and car charger for $5 including shipping.  Of course, you probably have quite a bit more pride in your bike than that, meaning you don’t want the cheapest (and most cheaply made) bike parts out there.  Not only that, but some suppliers are likely taking significant safety risks with the corners they cut to provide a dirt cheap price.

Trusted Online Fixie Retailers

If you are lucky enough to own a fixed gear bike, then your need for bike parts will be quite limited.  You’ve removed many of the most complicated components of a typical bike and your main desire for bike parts may be strictly based on customization.  If so, there are a few trusted online retailers of fixed gear bike parts you should consider.  One in particular, WabiCycles.com, recently had an exclusive interview with our site to discuss fixed gear bikes (read the full post by clicking here).  You can also check out their full line of fixed gear bike parts by clicking here.

What Can FixedGear.net Really Tell Me About Fixies?

We’ve been so into talking about fixed gear bikes lately that we realized many of you may not even have had a chance to read our introductory posts and learn about us.  So, consider this your reintroduction to what FixedGear.net can do you for in your search for a great fixie.

Fixed Gear Information

Perhaps the most important element of the FixedGear.net site?  The informational posts available to our visitors.  Here, you can find info on topics ranging from fixed gear parts to fixie conversions to any other hot topics in the fixed gear world.  We try to keep our visitors in touch with the most up-to-date information and trends, while also providing solid starter information for those just getting going.  You can read our pasts posts and even sort by topic by clicking here.

Fixie Community

If there’s one thing fixed gear riders love almost as much as their bikes, its the communities that develop around them.  Both in person and online, these communities are strong and supportive, with a wealth of knowledge and advice.  Fixed gear beginners would do themselves a great favor by getting in touch with these various communities and learning all they can from the get go.  We try to keep our visitors in touch with these communities by covering some of the hot topics on fixed gear forums, along with the comments section after each of our posts.

Your Fixie Search

Of course, all the info in the world won’t directly help you find your next/first fixie.  That’s why we provide an easy fixie search right on our homepage.  You just need to know two things; your skill level, and your budget.  It’s just that easy to be setup with some of the best fixed gear manufacturers out there.

So, thanks for coming by the site.  Stay awhile and check out all we have to offer.