Welcome

Just new to the forum and fixed gear good to have a look about

Hi,

Finally got round to buying a fixie after going through so many other bikes. Built up a nice little BLB.
Hopefully I'll get to see some other peeps around London.

Did BLB sell you the bike fixed without foot retention or single speed without a rear brake?

Tbh it came to me second hand without pedals.

I've rode bmx for years and am used to the feel of flats under my feet. It's just a fun bike to hack around on.

The bike actually came to me with a long ITM stem, 48-16 transmission, Nitto bull bars and a god awful battered seat, fizik I think.
I did try it with spd at first but just didn't feel right for some reason. Same with the stretched out position. I'm no racer so changed it up for a more relaxed ride, shorter stem, 44t ring and risers with the flats. Makes for a nice cruiser.

Welcome. please use the forum to get some information and make your bike safer.

Please tell me more.

Well, some Velcro straps for your pedals would improve your bike control and safety. This also gives the added bonus of being able to skid. Which in turn saves embarrassment if someone shouts a DAS at you.

You will learn lots of interesting stuff here. ;)

Please tell me more.

Post your bike in the bike porn thread, you will then be given lots of advice.

Post your bike in the bike porn thread, you will then be given lots of advice.

I think I'll pass on that one, porn it certainly isn't.

dino.
i am from Madeira Island, Portugal

I think I'll pass on that one, porn it certainly isn't.

Welcome
Just to add to what others said, some form of foot retention wether it be clipless pedals or straps is completely necessary to have proper control, especially on a fixed gear bike without a rear brake.

^^Sounds yummy.

Hello! Long time lurker & first time poster. Currently missing my fixe (new baby+small flat+unreasonably tidy wife=bike eviction) so am living vicariously through lfgss! My guilty secret is a brompton (2speed) under the bed. Cheers Doug.

Hello my name is Alexandre and i'm 21, i'm french from Rouen in Haute Normandie. I come in this forum for ask help for a travel. With tow friends we ride from Rouen to London with bike.
We like found a bed or a garden for camping the night of 10 and 11 may 2013.
thank for your help. Sorry for my english.

hi all, swedish business student that just joined this awesome forum, looking for a vintage italian bike with ss.

enjoy your sleep!

Hey all...another noooob here! Have been reading the forum for a year or more and finally decided to bite the bullet and join! So (again) "Hey"...

Long time lurker, first time poster. Plus the nursery thing. Has anyone had any experience with this guy?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/raleigh-medale-roadracertouring-bike-london-155/1017257412

Seems to post loads of mediocre stuff on the bumtree with the occasional gem. Would hate to support a fence though.

^ gumtree even... although bumtree's probably just as good a name.

Welcome!

I don't use Gumtree too often so I can't attest to the seller's worth I'm afraid.

I would recommend hanging out in the Classifieds of this here forum and maybe posting a "Wanted" Ad if you're after something specific. You can get all sorts of bargains and of course you're giving your money to a forum member and keeping it in the community.

Hello guys! More newbies incoming... Registered since yesterday, but reading for way more time. Plus I have to excuse for my english, my grammar might sometimes be a little weird.

Hi! I'm Gilles from Belgium, long time lurker also, I've just registered as I'm planning a couple of rides in the UK this summer ,
I'm a road bike enthusiast, here a two of my bikes;

http://cdn.velospace.org/files/IMG_7768rw.jpg

http://cdn.velospace.org/files/Noblecycles-MitsuBici001.jpg
(I'm going to lace the singlespeed's hubs on NOS campagnolo strada tubulars soon aswell as getting a lighter chain).

Welcome, all.

hi all, finally committing to start an ss build for the summer. looks like a great community for tips and parts .

Good to be here finally! Heard many a good thing about lfgss! Hoping to get some decent tips from everyone!