How To Build A Cheap Fixie From A Vintage Bike
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I show in detail how to build a cheap fixed gear bike. I had multiple viewers asking for a video like this, and it was something I wanted to do. I used a threaded cog and lock ring to replace the freewheel on the original wheel. This style of conversion is called a "suicide fixie" or "suicide hub". The big risk with this design is the cog might spin off if you skid really hard. SO YOU MUST LEAVE A BRAKE OR BRAKES INSTALLED WITH THIS SETUP! TWO BRAKES WOULD PROBABLY BE BETTER. This was much cheaper than buying a new wheel with a track hub. The threaded cog cost about $6.50 on ebay. To keep the chain line straight, I re-spaced the hub and redished the wheel. I spent very little money building this bike. I used a bike that I had lying around, and I had a lot of the parts already. Many more things could be done with the bike. I want to paint it maybe next spring. The bike is a Schwinn Sports Tourer from the early 70's. *You build and ride a bike like this at your own risk. Now is to the quick release hub. According to Sheldon Brown, using a quick release hub is NOT a problem for a fixie. He does advise that is you are going to use a quick release wheel, "to use a good quality enclosed-cam skewer." I have ridden it enough to say one way or the other. As to the Missing Link master link. I trust them more than pressing pins. And why would they be an issue? Pulling the link causes them to lock. It doesn't matter which direction they are pulled. The rivets have to be pushed together with some force to cause it to unlock. Not sure how that is supposed to happen just because it is on a fixie. **If the video was useful or interesting please give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. -Website: http://www.RJTheBikeGuy.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RJTheBikeGuy -Subscribe Here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=shyflirt1 -YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RJTheBikeGuy Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ShyFlirt1/RJTheBikeGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. ShyFlirt1/RJTheBikeGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. ShyFlirt1/RJTheBikeGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ShyFlirt1/RJTheBikeGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ShyFlirt1/RJTheBikeGuy.
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Hey RJ. What kind of brake kaliber is that? I need one of those for my Fixie.
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Awesome video. I am rebuilding my Giant mountain bike and thinking of turning it into a fixie. My end goal is to be close to a fat bike by the end.
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fixies suck
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Nice work and great instruction! I really hope you didn't paint over the factory paint though.
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Great video!
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can I avoid to use the glue for the pinion?
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Great video RJ
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COOL VIDEO... THANKS
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so much work great job
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I remember a few old cycling cafes where cyclists used to go especially on a sunday a lot of them have gone now they had cycling magazines & youd see & meet other cyclists wish some would come back
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hello great video.. . I want to ask You something, is it ok if I dont redish the wheel? Thank you a lot!
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Even with a track hub the cog can break off (especially with cheaper aluminum hub) or the chain may fall off e.g. because of some stick getting betwen the chain and the chainwheel. Having a handbrake is always a must.
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Just bought this same bike for $25! Very happy I found this video haha
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I recently picked up a Schwinn Suburban similar. Lots of rust. I plan on putting it back together after I clean everything up as well as possible. New cables, chain, and tires for sure. I'm not sure maybe rims. Anyhow great tip on how to remove kickstand.
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You have too many professional bike tools for this to be considered a cheap build. If you converted an old Shwinn coaster brake bike, that would be cheap. Misleading
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Converting my bike tomorrow this really helped thanks so much!
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I notice that in the video, you didn't want to use the Biopace chainrings. Care to share your thoughts about non-round chainrings in general, and Biopace in particular? I have one bike equipped with Biopace and a couple other chainrings like this kicking around...
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What a nice guy
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is the bottom bracket on fixie-specific frames higher off the ground than on regular road frames to allow for better pedal/ground clearance when leaning into corners and having to pedal, because the thing is a fixie? if they do, i would never convert a road frame to a fixie, unless you love the feel of asphalt grating your flesh
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These bikes look like my worst nightmare
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