*RESOURCE THREAD: Single Speed and Fixed Gear* (read this first!)
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*RESOURCE THREAD: Single Speed and Fixed Gear* (read this first!)
New to single speed and/or fixed gear? Looking for recommendations on frames or parts? Want to find a bike shop in your area that can help? Online Bikeshops? DIY tips?
This is a collection of links to existing threads that cover the above topics and more.
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The DIY thread
A discussion of budget frames
Local and Online Bike shops that cater to single speed/fixed gear
Races and Rides
Useful FG/SS Links/Reading
This is a collection of links to existing threads that cover the above topics and more.
If you think a thread should be added, please PM one of the SSFG frequent moderators.
Please continue to update these threads. Thanks for your contributions!
The DIY thread
A discussion of budget frames
Local and Online Bike shops that cater to single speed/fixed gear
Races and Rides
Useful FG/SS Links/Reading
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Here are a few more useful offsite links. Please PM me if you'd like to see something else here.
Sheldon Brown's articles about FG/SS. Your new bible.
Park tools online repair help. Great stuff.
Puma fixed gear 101. A bit silly, but there's some useful information here.
Sheldon Brown's articles about FG/SS. Your new bible.
Park tools online repair help. Great stuff.
Puma fixed gear 101. A bit silly, but there's some useful information here.
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Interested in trying your hand at sewing a messenger bag, top tube pad, or cycling cap? Need some expert help? Check out these threads, sites, and links.
General info:
Bag thread
DIY bike (not mess) bags?
Anyonehave a pattern for sewing a cycling cap?
Equipment:
Bag Makers: Tell me about your tools
Sewing Machines - What to look for & What to spend???
Galleries:
Show your Custom Mess Bags!
cOurt's bag gallery
flickr mess bag group
Patterns:
Golden mean and Pentagram based patterns
Pace cycling cap pattern (PDF)
Cycling cap pattern on Flickr
DIY Saddlebag
Hardware:
ITW Nexus, a buckle company with free samples
John Howard Company (wholesaler of Duraflex hardware, $100 order minimum, min 200 pcs for stock items, but a great company to deal with)
Fabric, webbing, binding tape, zippers, etc:
Rockywoods Outdoor Fabric
Rochford Supply
Sailmaker's Supply
Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics
Seattle Fabrics
General info:
Bag thread
DIY bike (not mess) bags?
Anyonehave a pattern for sewing a cycling cap?
Equipment:
Bag Makers: Tell me about your tools
Sewing Machines - What to look for & What to spend???
Galleries:
Show your Custom Mess Bags!
cOurt's bag gallery
flickr mess bag group
Patterns:
Golden mean and Pentagram based patterns
Pace cycling cap pattern (PDF)
Cycling cap pattern on Flickr
DIY Saddlebag
Hardware:
ITW Nexus, a buckle company with free samples
John Howard Company (wholesaler of Duraflex hardware, $100 order minimum, min 200 pcs for stock items, but a great company to deal with)
Fabric, webbing, binding tape, zippers, etc:
Rockywoods Outdoor Fabric
Rochford Supply
Sailmaker's Supply
Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics
Seattle Fabrics