Vans Fixie Shoes

Vans Fixie Shoes

Out of the several types of bikes, ‘fixies’ or fixed gear bikes ar regarded as among the simplest. Enthusiasts often recommend to newbies to try this type of bike first, since it does not have the complicated gear and shift mechanisms that road and mountain bikes possess.

Riding this bike is also a no-brainer – you simply pedal and it will move forward, stop pedaling and it will stop. The speed, therefore, depends on the rider. Coasting is also non possible because it lacks freewheel. On a multi-speed bike, you’ll see that the pedals do not Read the rest of this entry »

Velo Fixie

Velo Fixie

For When Riding Dirty on your Velo Just Won’t Do

Want to know more about the wheels you rock on the velo? Look no further. You’ll find out about which rims to choose for use on your day astatine the races.

You’ll find that choosing the right rims for your ride is just as important as any other component. Kitting out your bike for the fastest, smoothest ride should start from the ground up, which is why you should consider acquiring some killer wheels for your killer attitude on the track. Read the rest of this entry »

Visp Fixie

Visp Fixie

The fixed gear bicycle continues to gain popularity among the bicycle community. First popularized by bike messengers, the fixed gear bike, fixed wheel bicycle, or fixie bicycle, through the years has developed a cult following in many parts of the world. There ar many reasons as to why fixed wheel bicycles have become a hit among cycling enthusiasts. But many people ar captivated with the simplicity of these bikes, not to mention that fixie bikes ar very much lightweight. Fixed gear bikes also generally come in cheaper prices as compared to other types of bikes and ar easier to Read the rest of this entry »

Volume Fixie

Volume Fixie

Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, 11,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks? Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year.

FACT: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoors, 3/4 of all water is used in the bathroom.

One easy and cheap way to green your bathroom is to simply save water. Reducing your personal water usage has a tremendous positive impact on the environment and on your wallet. The first step Read the rest of this entry »

White Fixie

White Fixie

With a name like DC/PK Ripper Fixed Gear you have to assume you are getting a product that is made to wreck the competition-whatever the competition is. In this case, you ar talking about a bicycle. And this is not your everyday bicycle. It is intentional and equipped to out ride the competition leaving them in a trail of orange and white dust. But before you race out to purchase it, take a moment to educate yourself on the specifications that make this bike unique.

Fixed Gear Bicycles can be challenging to learn. If you are Read the rest of this entry »

Vintage Fixie Bikes

Vintage Fixie Bikes

There ar as many types of bicycles as there are places to ride and terrain to ride on. The three biggest and broadest categories are mountain bikes, route bikes and refreshment bikes. As in nearly every other aspect of cycling, these three categories ar divided into many other subcategories. There are city bikes and comfort bikes. There are hybrids and BMX bikes. And there ar bikes that transcend categories to create their own niche.

The best bicycles ar intentional with a single purpose in mind. Every detail and every component is made to the highest standards Read the rest of this entry »

Yellow Fixie

Yellow Fixie

For decades the choice came down to an candent bulb or a fluorescent. Even with the relatively recent introduction of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lights), incandescents almost always won. CFLs are much more expensive and still don’t give off the same spectrum of natural-looking light that ‘ordinary’ bulbs come much closer to.

Enter LEDs.

Light emitting diodes have been used for over 40 years, first making their commercial appearance in watches and small clocks. But for almost that same distance of time, they gave off too little light and of limited color to be Read the rest of this entry »