Thanks for watching my first fixed gear video, the one that started this channel! Fixed gear is a great part of my life now! And yes, I got pedal straps after reading the comments on this video. I even made another video about using pedal straps! Check it out! :D

You should get foot straps for the pedals. Its a bit weird in the beginning but it really helps with braking and controlling the bike. 😎

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's good advice. Do I buy pedals WITH straps, or separate straps to put on my pedals?

@hannezz4497

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes You should buy straps that you put on the pedals that you already own. A pair of black straps would really suit your bike.

@ducusoare

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes Also, the fact that you didn't have straps made it seem to you much more dangerous than it is to ride brakeless. The straps make all the difference since you can not only press on the back pedal, you can also pull on the front one. At that moment the back wheel locks and you start decelerating.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@ducusoare you are 100% correct, I didn’t know about straps when I made this video. I will talk about this in my next video, which will be about straps :)

@khiro4559

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes yeah, just tackle about all of the foot retention you can use for fixed gears. straps, toe cage and cleats, each one of those have their own pros and cons

Welcome to the community man! Keep up the great conent mate!

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm trying fixed gear for the first time (well since my tricycle as a child) this weekend.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As you might see from lots of comments here, it is much much more fun with pedal straps. I didn’t know that when I made the video but now I only ride fixed with straps :) have fun!

You should definitely get some forme of foot retention. Maybe temporarily go back to freewheel to get used to straps, toe clips, spd or whatever, than go back to fixed. I just started riding fixed recently because I was looking for a good winter riding option. Now I'm hucked! All my other bikes are jealous because I find myself riding the fixie.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are completely right! I bought straps a few days after this video, and it changed everything!

Need more fixed gear content like this. If anyone is trying to get into the fixed gear scene, I suggest you to stop buying these crappy frames and find something decent from the used marketplace in your area. Used bikes generally have upgraded parts compared to stock parts on these bikes. And whatever you hear people say, always ride with a front brake for everyone’s safety. Even if you dont use it, you never know when you might need one.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I agree that there is lots of good second hand stuff, but it takes a bit of knowledge to know what is a good or bad deal, so for that reason I think buying a cheap semi-bad first bike is fine, but not super cheap steel, unless someone can help you find something great second hand.

@douglasmclaughlin4173

2 жыл бұрын

At least one brake is a legal requirement here in the UK👍

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@douglasmclaughlin4173 does that specify handbrakes? I think having a fixed gear is a brake, although one that is harder to use sometimes

I came here to check the bike but stayed for the ride!

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I rode my bike in single speed mode for 5 years. The cog wore out after that time. I flipped my back wheel and turns out I LOVE fixed gear riding!

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Damn that’s so awesome! We gotta get more people to try it :) I think it is just a hard sell but once you have tried it for a while, your eyes are opened up to it and then you are hooked :D

Interesting, a true fixie.... the bikes of my youth has a brake in the rear hub, not pedaling meant coasting, and pedaling backwards applied the brake.

@addvurtbikes

2 ай бұрын

yeah, coaster brake bikes can be really nice too! but fixie is the most fun! :)

Keep up the good work. Love is Love

I rode fixed gear bikes,for good part of my life (39 now) they were not nearly as light as fixies of today.. Eventually I switched to the geared bikes,and the last couple of years,I ride only single speed bikes! Much better for my legs! I am older, after all 😄 Anyway,the hardest crash in my life was, because of the foot straps! If you get into the crash situation,and in the split second,if you forget to pull your shoes/feet out...uhh You will experience a world of pain😄 I'm using a good grippy pedals,on my bike,and that's enough for me! Cycling 365 days per year,I don't own a car! Be careful with foot retention stuff.. Greetings from Croatia 😊

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that you ride every day. Yeah I like single speed a lot too, it’s actually sometimes even nicer than fixed, if you want to experience the surroundings more and just coast a lot. But fixed really changed my life, I have never had this much fun on bikes before :)

@kris4645

Жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes Fixed is very direct,in power transfer way.. With aging,and hundreds of thousands of kilometers later,I realized that single speed is better for my legs, better for my body! You should always do whatever you like! Never for the hype,but because you like it! Greetings from Kristian/Kris 🙂

Hey, now that you're into riding fixed gear you might take notice that your Fixie Inc Floater is a great bike to build up. Frameset (6061 T6 Aluminium with decent welds) and cranks (ProWheel cranksets are the most underrated on the market at an unbeatable price) are rock solid. Get yourself a quality saddle with chromo rails that fits your butt. Get rid off that low quality handlebar and switch to quality low risers, you will gain. Some more suggestions are: Miche Xpress wheelset, Cane Creek 40 headset, KMC K1 Kool Chain Superlight and maybe, if you are willing to spend a little more, Thomson seatpost and stem - it definately is worth it and you'll get a baller of a bike for years and years to come. Oh, and one more thing: you need to adjust your chainline with two 1mm spacers between cog and hub (for a 45mm chainline).

@addvurtbikes

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Some of your recommendations are on point, for example, I did get a Miche X-press wheelset :D But I sold this bike and moved on to other ones. I have a Ribble Urban 725s, a Skream Anodiz, and a road bike conversion :) There are videos about all of them on my channel!

It looks like your chain is too tight. Fixed gear bikes run with more slack in the chain than most other bikes. You should have about 2.5cm of movement up and down in the widest part of the chain. If it's too tight it can make it harder to pedal, as demonstrated by how fast your wheel stopped spinning when you first spun it with the bike upside down. You obviously don't want it too loose, since you DEFINITELY do not want the chain to fall of a fixed gear. Given that you ride with both brakes on, that's less scary for you than for a lot of fixed gear riders. On the topic of brakes, you should consider removing the rear brake once you get comfortable on the bike. The connection between bike and rider is the reason a lot of people enjoy fixed gears, and entirely (or mostly, if you keep a front brake) controlling the speed with your legs is how you can best feel that. It definitely takes practice, and it will strengthen your legs a lot. And the front brake is actually where about 70% of the stopping force comes from, so you will always have that there. Overall, good video and I liked your choice of test for your new bike!

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the help! Yeah I heard about “track slack” chains after making the video, but I didn’t know that it had an effect on the spin resistance! I will adjust it. You are right that the handbrakes should not be used, and after getting my straps after this video, I have barely touched the handbrakes :) Have a great day!

@klausbrinck2137

2 жыл бұрын

Even if it weren´t a fixed gear bike, that´s still a too tight chain... I cannot notice any slack at all... And "entirely controlling the speed with the legs" is another phrase for saying "BRAKING or speeding up with your legs". Under-control speeding up and breaking is the same, just in reverse.

3:02 People normaly bump forwards and lightly against a wall, which gives an opposite, backwards momentum, which makes backwards pedaling easier, once the wheels are already turning backwards without any extra-balancing-skill (as you tried to)...

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! I’ll give that a try :)

I bought my s/s from Decathlon,put a fixed cog on it but I find fixed too hard on my knees!But I love my bike all the same,the mtb stays indoors more these days..

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you like the bike! Have you tried fixed cogs of different sizes? Maybe a smaller one for slower spin, or a larger one for easier pedalling :)

My brakes are squeaking and i can not solve the problem? you had the same experiences?

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. No I’m not sure how to help in afraid

I just wanna know what'sdifferent between sloped and horizontal frame/top tube?🤔😅✌🏼

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

The biggest difference is actually just the look of it. Sloped top tubes will force you to expose more seat post for the same saddle height. Maybe the angle of the chain stays has an effect on the stiffness, I don’t know.

very cool

Don't rely on hand brake so much, you won't learn how to skid if you do. My first fixie didn't have hand brakes so I learned pretty quickly

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! I actually ride a lot with my hands on top or not holding the handles at all, so I am practicing to control my speed only using my legs, but I have not been able to get a single skid in yet

@B_COOPER

2 жыл бұрын

The front hand brake is definitely something to rely on.. fixed or not

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@B_COOPER yeah I think keeping at least a front brake is wise, but on a fixie you should only use it when you must, so your legs become your main brakes :)

@B_COOPER

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes of course. Can’t get those skids by using the “oh shit!” Brake. I’m also not considering how/where you ride fixed. Commuting you should 100% ride with a break lever because it’s probably illegal in your state/country to ride without brake levers.

Fixed gear saved my life

What’s the name of the website we’re you can buy it?

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

I ordered it from Bikester. They also have the Fuji Feather now, a far better bike, but more expensive.

To pedal backwards you need to move your body to the back of the bike

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm yeah that does make sense actually 👍

Hey, nice video! Could you tell me what your opinion is about this bike after some months usage? I am really thinking to spend some money for this model. Thank you very much and greetings from Italy

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you! I did not use the bike for very long, I bought a Dolan Pre Cursa after only a few months. I think you should expect to have some parts break within a year, and the wheels are the worst part of the bike, they do not have sealed bearings. This is probably a problem after a longer time. If you are planning to buy it from Bikester, just know that it was actually even cheaper before the winter sale started. Weird. Anyways, this bike is always on sale on Bikester, so don’t stress to buy it. I think the frame and the crankset is good, and I like that it has hand brakes on big drop bars.

@mau_road

Жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes thank you very much

Nice bike.

which is faster single speed or fixie?

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Whichever is ridden by the fastest rider :) But if you want to go very far, very fast, it is easier with a single speed because you can rest your legs easier.

How tall are you and what size did you buy?

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

I am 189cm and I bought the 60cm size, but if I were to buy it again I would get 58cm instead.

i must say when you're a beginner thickslick is a never go to tire well if you want to die too early on a rainy day go ahead best for skidding but not best for beginners very dangerous

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I would not ride slicks in the rain except for practice skidding

Easy instal and works well

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much

i got this bike like 2 years ago, stuff breaks quick good luck

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Which parts broke first?

I got this exact bike last year! I have not tried fiexed yet, because we got some pretty steep hills I dont really want to keep pedalling down. Over 1500km later I had the first (!) flat tire, but not from some intrusion of glass or metal parts, but because the (pretty cheap) tube leaked/broke close to the valve.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

I can understand that you don’t want to bomb down hills with a fixed gear. Do you have some favourite things or parts on the bike? I really really love the big drop bar handles, and I think the entire drive train is really good. My least favourite part is the wheels and the pedals. I got new pedals that are stiffer :)

@Dragonshield2

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes i really love the tires, I even bought new wtb thickslicks last week, this time the ones with puncture protection. Not that the old ones didnt have any, 1.5k km without a flat tire speaks for itself

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dragonshield2 that’s awesome! I’m planning to skid both my thickslicks to oblivion and put something faster on the front wheel, but that’s mostly because I want to skid a lot :) I find the entire ride to be really comfortable as it is, even though it is full aluminium and cheap tires.

@brainrottedindividual

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dragonshield2 good on you, my buddy blew both his tubes on day two and ripped one of the thickslicks. his bike is a nightmare overall, at least to me XD

@Dragonshield2

2 жыл бұрын

@@brainrottedindividual that sounds like a manufacturing error or lots of nails in the bike lane

Is this bike any good? I’m thinkig about buying it for 200£

@addvurtbikes

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Do it. Just get some pedal straps if you are planning to ride it fixed :)

Yeah, they are worth it, im fitter than I have ever been in years and if you choose your rides they are so smooth, silent and fast. . My 2012 specialised globe is all black, so a good choice :) Buy a black permanent marker is a good tip for stone chips and scratches. I lately do about 20 miles about 5 days a week. , in the first few weeks hills are really bothering but now im straight up then no problem.. Returning to my race bike my much much stronger now and can ride flat out for ages.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! The fitness boost is no joke, but it didn’t cross my mind until after like a month of riding! I’m building up a chill steel fixed bike on the side as well :)

@greyguy.960

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes Oh lovely, hope you show it on your channel once fixed up.

You can easily switch out your bars for riser bars

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

True that, I guess the brake levers might be a hassle though. But since I made this video I realised that I love the drop bars :)

@KushTime420

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes yeah some cheap two finger levers off Amazon work well. I run one on my drop bars when I decide to change it up. I'm glad you like them tho

What frame does this bike have?

@addvurtbikes

8 ай бұрын

It's aluminium. I don't remember what type, but it wasn't exactly super light.

@Vintage1997_mb

8 ай бұрын

What about the size?

@addvurtbikes

8 ай бұрын

I bought the 60 cm size, but it turned out to be too big for me, I'm currently riding 57/58 frames.@@Vintage1997_mb

This is my first road kzread.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!

@addvurtbikes

11 ай бұрын

nice! you got the same one? riding fixed? you got some pedal straps?

love the hockey helmet

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Use what you have, they say ;)

Where did you get the bike? I thought Fixie Inc brand no longer exists

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Bikester. Maybe they are just selling the remaining bikes? I don’t know :)

@MegaXtc11

Жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes Yep probably, I also got a Fixie Inc named Chip Race but it's not a fixie, it was their only geared frame and it is so cool and light

bro, your helmet looks cool too!

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The hockey helmet is a bit sweaty in the summer though :D

I always wan to get a Thickslick tire but I cannot afford it

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

They cost about 30 euros each where I live. Once you have them they will last for a long time unless if you skid too much :)

@mrcoco3562

Жыл бұрын

Hahaz yupz I saving up and waiting for my Piggy bank to be fully check out!! The price for me is in Sg is around $25 buck, if I have those tire I won't dare to skid it hahahaz

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

@@mrcoco3562 yeah I understand, but skidding is fun so if you actually want to do it, make sure that you have a gear ratio with lots of skid patches, and I guess you can swap the front and back tyre after a year or two, since the front wheel doesn’t skid

Drop bars rules!

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are really fun!

Get straps it’ll help

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

100%, I got some after this video, it’s night and day

What is the frame size on this bike?

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

It’s 60 cm. I am 189 cm tall. I should have gotten a 58 really.

glad you like your bike, but please upgrade as you suggested at the end. fixie inc. bikes are pretty trash when it comes to frame and components. like you can't make a bike any cheaper. also get straps for your pedals. the company literally preys on people that want a fixie but not dive into track bike/fixed gear culture or go in depth with bikes in general. good friend of mine bought a fixie inc. and rides it as a single speed and that thing has only problems. it looks alright, but almost every component is trash and most of the parts had to be changed out pretty soon, making the bike much more expensive than advertised. it's an overpriced shitty frame with wack components thrown in for free imo.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

I agree that the bike is budget quality, but I would have never gotten into fixed gear without the low price point. It is the cheapest aluminium fixed I could find. I am already upgrading and I will most likely have a completely different bike next summer :) I have a Dolan pre cursa frame now, and I am looking at getting the wabi sub 15 wheel set :D

@JTD33

Жыл бұрын

Fixie inc single speeds are fine. I've had one for 6 years, sure it's had some issues (what bike doesn't in that time?) but they're easy to fix for the most part even for an amateur like me. Plus you don't need to worry about someone stealing your expensive brand name bike.

@TheMainCore

Жыл бұрын

This guy doesn't know what he's talking about, just wants attention. The bike is perfectly fine for a beginner.

Nice job from small channel

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was my first edited video with voice over :)

I hope you’ve by now figured out proper chain slack…

@addvurtbikes

11 ай бұрын

yes, absolutely :) and lots of other things too, since making this video :D thanks for commenting :)

arent u sweating? while eat that hamburger?

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, I don’t remember 😅

That must of been a tasty burger.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, best burger in town 🔥

@chiroxxxrt

2 жыл бұрын

Man you were smashing that 💪question so how's the fixed gear riding goin for you is it worth it looks scary to keep peddling.

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@chiroxxxrt it's awesome. it was scary for a few days and now it's just really relaxing at slow speeds and exciting at high speeds :)

Looks like purefix

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

In geometry?

bikes and hamburgers im subbed

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I knew it was a winning combo 😅

@brosettastone7520

Жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes :D do you still ride fixed? I prefer Single Speed myself but i love watching any video related to SS/Fixed . I want to start a channel of my own! there is not that many fixed/ss channels it seems

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

@@brosettastone7520 yeah I continue to ride fixed, it is so much fun!

The answer is yes, yes you should. Just get a decent one

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i agree with that, but it can be pretty hard to know what is decent when you have never tried one before

Pls do not get a fixie inc. Its trash made in far east. If you really want to get into fixed gear, consider buying a used steel track frame. Adding parts is not that difficult, since there are just a few on a fixie. Sure, it is not as cheap as this one, but it will last longer PLUS you will learn basic mechanics while you build up the bike ☺️

@addvurtbikes

Жыл бұрын

If one has the money and time to do so, yep, it’s better.

your chain is WAY too tight. And get the footstraps if you don't want to die on that bike

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is dying here, that bike has double handbrakes. But yeah, I’ve been riding with straps for a month now, it’s awesome

multiple things about these ppl that try out fixies that i absolutely hate is that they never take skidding as a part of the fun, and they always buy rlly ass fixie brands which leads viewers to think fixies are boring, they also do not take in mind the fun of skidding and the wide variety of upgrades possible on a fixie

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

What an awful take and attitude

@8_marogondon_seandalennoda580

Жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes ik advertising a dangerous stunt like skidding isnt good but its a part about fixed gears and it comes to the users opinion weather to risk for the fun, but honestly im kinda right about the ass brands part, everyone that chooses to try fixed gears have a wide variety of brands to choose that are rlly cheap and good for beginners like garuda, level up, celt, ect.

Omg you got scammed 🙈😂😂😂

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

Show me a better deal in Sweden, I would like to know what I can recommend others

@Southernanglersg

2 жыл бұрын

@@addvurtbikes bro there's such thing called online shopping and worldwide shipping ☠️😂

@addvurtbikes

2 жыл бұрын

@@Southernanglersg ok so show me a deal that you think is a better recommendation. Not all websites ship bikes internationally so make sure your recommendation does

@TheMainCore

Жыл бұрын

What a dumb comment seriously. It is obvious tjat you are just trolling and know nothing about bikes. Just stay quiet man.

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