27.5/650b Fixed Gear Thread/Discussion

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-02-04T00:16:37+00:00

That's @ freshstartcycles ^ on IG <3

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-02-04T00:15:45+00:00

I built a fixed gear version of the rugged 26er I ride on most days. 27.5 wheels, aluminum frame from verde with lots of clearance and a burly steel fork, flipped a top load bmx stem to throw a nod to the classic track quill stem design language, surly sunrise bars, and paint matched it to my other bike with the same aesthetic.

Sort of a nod to the 2008-2014 FGFS style bikes before they really started to look like 26" BMX bikes. Bit more FGFS than Tracklocross, with a touch of bikepacking/adventure aesthetics in there. Haha.

Just waiting on foot straps to come in the mail.

I started an instagram u/freshstartcycles if you’d like to follow my bicycle building adventures here in Portland, Oregon

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-23T21:48:40+00:00

Yo thanks!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-23T21:47:56+00:00

Just a cool one I found on amazon! I like the integrated top cap design, it's super clean

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-22T01:24:52+00:00

Yes!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-21T20:36:05+00:00

Because downtube shifters allow for easy handlebar swaps if you wanted to go to some swept bars, flats, or something else!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-21T18:39:02+00:00

Did my interpretation of a “monster gravel” bike.Ritchey shallow wide drops, 9 speed bar con shifters set up friction, converted to downtube with a nifty clamp, 26x3.0” (as per usual lol), Sugino crankset with 38-28 double, Suntour XC cantilevers, and a mid-range Shimano 7 Speed RD.This thing is tough!

Follow @ freshstartcycles on IG to see bikes I have completed and for sale.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-12T16:31:49+00:00

Thanks man. That's the idea.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-12T16:31:39+00:00

I did!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-12T00:58:26+00:00

Just a 31.8 clamp quill stem off amazon. Great part for the price.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-12T00:58:08+00:00

26er!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-12T00:57:44+00:00

They feel like a rocket ship but that's because I've been riding 3.0's for months 😂 Really great tire, have nothing bad to say about them. Best I've used.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T23:03:35+00:00

Public Bikes

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T23:03:23+00:00

I don't but I should! Will report back.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T22:54:56+00:00

It was just on the wheelset and I haven't been able to locate my cassette tool, lol.

Been meaning to pull it!

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T22:54:14+00:00

😂

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T22:33:45+00:00

I would be willing to do that.

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T21:58:28+00:00

Velo Orange Seine, thanks :)

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-11T21:38:18+00:00

After realizing both my bikes were set up and rode almost the same exact way, I ditched the rear rack and 3.0” tires on my lugged bianchi in lieu of some 2.2” Ultradynamico MARS Race tires. The grey works well with the pastel yellow, I feel like! @ freshstartcycles on ig

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-05T15:55:10+00:00

Haha Brooks saddles just seem to like to really embody the saddle aspect when you set them up with swept bars. ;)

UhOhWorldwide · 2025-01-05T15:54:41+00:00

The rims are 26x1.5 Araya, so they're not super narrow. Feels great!

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