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Is it possible to turn my Vista Silver Shadow into a fixed gear or should I just sell it and start from scratch (probably won't actually sell it though I love that bike)
I've got a shit ton of new stuff for my baby. waiting fot it all to come in before I post pics. skinnier track drops, fizik tri saddle, carbon aero downtube, carbon fork, carbon stem, and new crank soon. lul.
My car took a shit on me yesterday so I have a 10+ mile road ride ahead of me today for my one class that is off campus. I haven't rode in forever and am no lance armstrong when I do ride so it'll be an experience forsure haha.
i ride, but not for the scene. im just lazy, and there isnt shit to go wrong on a fixed gear. keep air in your tires and your chain tight. thats about it. i tune it once anound every year and a half.
A much more accurate comparison is MTB is like what we call "freeskiing" and track riding is like racing. Both are skiing. Both are biking. All are fun. Don't be stupid.
Damn thats cheap. It comes with a flip-flop hub so you can ride it single speed or fixed. Just google around a bit and check the hub ratio to see if it's suitable for your area. 32 is a good mid-ground for some hills and flats.
I highly suggest buying an older 10 speed bike and converting it. However, if you want to buy a new bike, look for frames that are chromoly steel instead of high tensile steel like that one. It's a stronger, lighter, and more responsive type of steel. Depending on your city/used bike market, vintage 10 speeds can be had for little money, and can be much higher quality than a cheap new frame.
I love my fixed gear. It is a 1986 centurion touring bike that my dad bought way back when. it was just sitting in the basement and like 4 years ago i dicided to change it over. Its the only bike i have and ride it in all conditions and on all types of terrain.
I will post a photo when i get a chance
will_powderI highly suggest buying an older 10 speed bike and converting it. However, if you want to buy a new bike, look for frames that are chromoly steel instead of high tensile steel like that one. It's a stronger, lighter, and more responsive type of steel. Depending on your city/used bike market, vintage 10 speeds can be had for little money, and can be much higher quality than a cheap new frame.
I respectfully disagree. The market is full of cheap, relatively nice fixed gear bikes right now. No shame in buying an entry level bike and building it up. In the end, you'll have more fun on it and not have the frustration of overhauling an old road bike...
... that being said, my first fixed gear was an old Raleigh road bike, and it was fun as hell to build.
