Converting a bike to a fixie

[AJF]

Hi all,

Know there was a few fixie fans here so I was hoping for a bit of advice and a few links to help me in my quest for a commuter/training bike.

I have an old peugeot racer in good nick, bit small for me but reckon it would be a great fixie with some bullhorn bars on it. I just don't know where to start?

What do I do to the back wheel? New rear toothy cog thing? Or a new wheel? How much would it cost to get all the kit? Anyone got any 2nd hand stuff they want to sell cheap?

So many questions so if anyone can help please let me know

[dominion]

You'll be wanting one of these,

Single speed kit

[brett]

You'll also be needing David

[daz h]

its not difficult if your mechanically minded but give your lcal bike shop the job , usually cheap as chips and very helpfull.


oh and good luck
screaming legs and a bad back is all part of riding a fixed
many hills on your route

[brett]

Free your mind - fix your wheel!

[duracell]

Theres a lot fixie stuff on www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html
I got most of my info from here when converting an old road bike with horizontal drop outs .It's now used as my main commuting bike

[Stagger]

Is it true that you only have one brake on the rear wheel?

[TheReverand]

Is it true that you only have one brake on the rear wheel?

Yeah usually.

I heard a piece on the news recently where a rider of a fixed wheel track bike killed a woman in a collision, he only had a rear brake and I think this makes it illegal on the roads?

Not sure what punishment the rider received, or whether a front brake would have made any difference to the tragic outcome for the Lady killed.

[Daletownrunner]

Yeah usually.

I heard a piece on the news recently where a rider of a fixed wheel track bike killed a woman in a collision, he only had a rear brake and I think this makes it illegal on the roads?

Not sure what punishment the rider received, or whether a front brake would have made any difference to the tragic outcome for the Lady killed.

I think the guy in question had no brakes fitted New York courier/ track style!! the law requires a front brake as a minimum for the road

[sore legs]

The guy is due to be sentenced 18 Sep, he was charged under an old law 'wanton and furious driving' as this takes into account injuries. By law a fixie requires a front break as the fixed rear wheel classes as a break.