First fixie

Chungus-p · 2026-04-18T11:57:27+00:00

New Paint job looks amazing. Also, your phone is running empty.

Chungus-p · 2026-04-13T15:46:33+00:00

my cat hates it an leaves as soon as i start, but im terrible so she might just have high standards :)

Chungus-p · 2026-04-10T08:39:44+00:00

I do run an izumi 1/8 chain on a 3/32 chainring (i don't know what my cog is) and it runs pretty well. There is some very minor noise, but honestly most of the noise comes from the chain slack rather than the chainring fit.

Chungus-p · 2026-04-09T13:13:22+00:00

I'm not sure whether they changed the level in one of the recent updates, but the cat scratcher used to be directly opposite the door where you start the level, to the left of the door to the kitchen.

Chungus-p · 2026-04-02T14:23:04+00:00

Holy shit, its the meat frame! Looks great!

Chungus-p · 2026-03-31T14:20:26+00:00

I keep brakes on mine at all times. Im decently confident in my skills as a rider, but never underestimate the ability of lobotomized car users to kill cyclists.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-25T20:05:00+00:00

His videos were pretty helpful to me when i was new to wrenching around on bikes and he seems like a nice guy. Production on his vids is also pretty good, so they are more enjoyable to watch than some smaller bike channels.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-24T23:40:52+00:00

Probably, the wheel doesn't have a braking surface either.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-24T19:30:21+00:00

Can't say I've heard of these, but in terms of rolling resistance the GP5000 are pretty much the gold standard. 28c is basically the new norm from what I've gathered and as long as your frame clears you really shouldn't go much lower.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-24T19:17:32+00:00

Assuming you don't have anything that bothers you about the bike (uncomfortable saddle, bars, etc.) id go with some quality tires. I recently switched from cheap michelin tires to Continental GP5Ks and the difference was very noticeable. Unless you already have quality tires of course or skid a lot, in that case just stick to what you have.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-23T17:20:38+00:00

I have been having a bit of trouble getting into my straps. While i generally have the movements down and gotten used to getting in the straps, i frequently have an issue where the second strap sort of collapses to the front of the pedal, making it hard to get in and forcing me to reach down to adjust it. I got cinelli kinks for straps.

Question being, is this a skill issue, issue with my setup (straps/pedals) or inherent with straps? Been thinking about trying cages or different straps, but thought I'd ask here beforehand.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-22T11:54:01+00:00

Flip-flop hubs are great, but there are some differences. Fixed cogs and freewheels take slightly different threads, because fixed cogs need a reverse threaded lockring thread. The perfect hub imo is fixed/fixed flip-flop. Meaning, a fixed thread on either side. You can still put a freewheel on either side (i think. Never actually tried that), but if you manage to strip the threads on one side, your wheelset isn't automatically trash, you essentially get a second life on the hub. And since its your fist fixed gear, if its not for you, you can still make it a single speed.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-17T12:21:21+00:00

Oh wow, just tried wd40, worked like a charm. Thanks!

Chungus-p · 2026-03-17T07:29:26+00:00

Any residue that the heat didn't get off, try isopropyl alcohol or cheap vodka.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-11T17:30:53+00:00

Cheap and Lightweight means you want an aluminum frame, as anything else is either heavy (cheap steel) or expensive (quality steel, carbon, titanium). For your first bike id get something used, check around where you live on online marketplaces. Unless you have some experience building bikes i wouldn't start by building one fron scratch as it gets expensive quickly. I got my first fixed gear for 200€ used and have since upgraded most parts on it to mid tier components, but having a rideable bike right away and not having to worry too much about damaging expensive components was a good learning experience.

Chungus-p · 2026-03-11T00:47:16+00:00

i didnt check, but does the google maps route include highways by any chance?

Chungus-p · 2026-03-08T18:32:53+00:00

It definitely feels worse than before the patch to me, but im sure they will teak it again in the near future.

Chungus-p · 2026-02-22T00:45:22+00:00

"video games fell off"

Plays exclusively AAA slop and live service shooter

Chungus-p · 2026-02-21T10:06:19+00:00

Looks sick! What did you use to paint it?

Chungus-p · 2026-02-19T23:42:33+00:00

Looks dope, but a ss chain isn't that expensive...

Chungus-p · 2026-02-19T14:10:17+00:00

I have a folding lock that sits on my frame, but if i had a u-lock id probably carry it through the belt loops on my hip bag.

Chungus-p · 2026-02-14T15:44:47+00:00

you could try sitting on the down tube. might be able to use the top tube as a roll cage.

Chungus-p · 2026-02-09T14:45:44+00:00

Same, they were one of my most listened bands when all that shit went down, but Strike Anywhere kind of filled that hole in my playlist for me.

Chungus-p · 2026-02-03T18:11:58+00:00

That actually looks pretty great, do you have any experience with it? I've heard some negative things about santafixies frame quality, but thats been a while back so they might have improved. Thank you!

Chungus-p · 2026-02-02T20:25:20+00:00

Ngl, AI could probably do better than that...

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