Sturmey-Archer, an innovator in cranks and hubs, is making progress on their 3-speed fixed gear wheel hub, called the S3X. The first prototype is complete. Sturmey-Archer is also contemplating a vast selection of colors for their S3X, which would be a hit among fixie enthusiast. It has been determined that the 3-speed fixie wheel hub will be made using a strong aluminum hubshell. However, the design of gear shifters is still being kicked around. The overall gear range is set for 160%.

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1st gear - 37.5%
2nd gear - 25%
3rd gear - direct drive

This equates to gear steps of 20% and 33%

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King Kog, a Brooklyn, New York fixie shop, has some new urban cycling caps in store. The King Kog x Chuey Brand SF caps feature a King Kog logo theme in white print on either a black or brown hat. The caps run $30.00 a piece and can be purchased through King Kog’s site.

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Even though more people are taking notice to the fixed gear scene, it’s surprising to see this fixie inspired art piece by Disney in collaboration with The Hundreds – an urban apparel outfitter. The piece on the left features an unfamiliar Disney character throwing up the peace sign while leaning up against a fixie. The second collabo (on the right) features another one of Disney’s characters that happens to be sporting a messenger bag. Both characters are dressed in hipster wear. This Disney x The Hundreds art piece goes to show track bikes are continuing to grow in popularity; And we’re sure with Disney come more enthusiasts.

The one of a kind Kidrobot x Nemesis Project fixies is by far the sickest track bike I’ve ever seen. The creator, Brad Hodges from the Nemesis Project built this bike 100% from scratch for Kidrobot – an urban toy and appeal shop with a deep interest in art. The bike was originally created to celebrate the grand opening of Kidrobot’s new flagship store in Miami, Florida, before venturing to a small bike shop in Sacramento, California where it’s awaiting someone with $6,000.00 to buy it.

Both Brad and the founders of Kidrobot put a lot of thought into customizing this bike. Even the sterling silver Kidrobot head emblem, which was done by Osa at Complete Technique, on the front of the frame is proprietary. It doesn’t stop there. The Kidrobot bike also comes with a u-lock that matches in color, a Kidrobot keychain, and a seat made out of Ostrich, to name a few.

Here are some more specifications I found on Brand’s site (I think) pertaining to the Kidrobot x Nemesis Project fixed gear.

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Frame: Nemesis Project track frame KR-01
Headbadge: 3oz sterling silver Kid-Robot headbadge made by OSA @ Complete Technique
Headset: 45×45 campy internal , powdercoated to match frame
Fork: White
F wheel: AEROSPOKE
R wheel: Custom powdercoated Miche Track hub and R lock ring , hand built to a Velocity Deep V
also custom powdercoated w/ the hub and all other white parts on the build
Cranks: Sugino 75 custom powdercoated white
Chainring: Sugino 75 powdercoated white , teeth masked
Pedals: MKS outer cages powdercoated white
Toe clip: MKS W/ Toshi strap in white
Seat: Macneil Pivotal technology , re-covered in snowflake white Ostrich leather
Seat Post: Macneil Pivotal powdercoated to match magenta fade in frame
Tires: custom one off non logo’d Michelin 700×23c
Bar and stem: Easton powdercoated cyan blue to match frame

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The Staples New Era 59FIFTY “Thinking” Cap was not inspired by the fixie movement, rather New Era wanted to promote thoughts. However, their hat defiantly looks fixie affiliated.

New Era’s Thinking Hat (or should I say fixie hat) comes in three different styles: A black Fitted cap with yellow gears (or sprockets), a white based hat with red embossing, and a green cap with white embossed graphics. Each fitted hat also comes with a New Era flagship logo, themed the same color as the hat’s gears.

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If you’re looking for a frame pad that goes along with that fancy fixed gear to better protect you or it from abuse, R.E. Load Baggage, a U.S. company that specializes in messenger bags, and Outlaw Print Company have teamed up to hit few shelves with something for you. The R.E Load x Outlaw Frame Pad features hip psychedelic like colors, which are black ink reflective. This top-tube pad is super exclusive, with only 20 made.

SAGLIFE, a Japanese based messenger bag designer and Mash SF have teamed up to create a backpack specially made for the fixed gear enthusiast. The SAG x Mash SF Back features many amenities to accommodate your every good while smashin’ through your city – not limited to a thermal pouch, breathable backpack straps, and numerous storage compartments, to list a few. The black/charcoal backpack tagged with a SAG and Mash SF logo also has removable straps that make for an easy time washing off the hard earned mud that was passed on by your back tire. Inside, artwork by Cadence completes the well done collabos over-all street appeal.

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Nike Air Force 1 hype has been prevalent throughout fashion, music, events, etc, and now the fixed gear scene. The Wilson Brothers, who also designed the Stussy Zoomer, in tribute to sneakers’ silver anniversary, modeled a steel frame fixed gear bike after the Nike AF 1. The track bike “Air Force 1 Silver Service” features an all-around white theme with a hint of black attributes, resembling the Nike Air Force 1 as best a bike can. Today, the fixie sits on display at Dover Street Market in London.

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Felt has got something new in the track bike category for 2009. The Felt TK2 and TK3 offer track cyclist both an ultra light and stiff ride and a great design. The TK2 features an Aluminum Custom Butted Aero Super-light 7005 Frame with Felt specific carbon fiber forks. Themed Gloss White, Black and Olympic Gold, the Felt TK2 screams competition. Especially considering its weight, 16.06 pounds.

Specs are from Felt’s site

Frame:
Felt Custom Butted Aero Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts w/ Stainless Steel Inserts

Fork:
Felt TkR carbon fiber w/ alloy steerer tube

Components:
SRAM TruVativ Omnium 2pc Track w/ 144mm B.C.D. 48t 1/8” Chainring x 15t 1/8” cog w/ lockring; Deda Pista Bar, Felt TkR bladed carbon seatpost

Wheelset:
Felt TkR2 High Flange double threaded track hubs/DT Stainless Steel Spokes/40mm deep aero track rims, 28H front, 28H rear; Vittoria Ultra SPEED 145g 700c x 20mm track tires

Finish:
Gloss White, Black, & Olympic Gold

Sizes:
52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm

Weight:
16.06 pounds/7.30kg

The Felt TK3 differs in looks from the TK2 with a Black and Red color pattern. It also weights slightly more at 17.97 pounds. All together, I have to say that the their geometry is on point.

Specs are form Felt’s site

Frame:
Felt Custom Butted Super-light 7005 Aluminum, Forged Dropouts w/ Stainless Steel Inserts Fork:
Felt TKR carbon fiber

Components:
Felt 3pc Cold Forged Track w/ CNC Machined Alloy 144mm B.C.D. 48t 3/32” Chainring x 15t 3/32” cog w/ lockring; Felt TkR Track Bar & Post

Wheelset:
Felt TkR4 High Flange track hubs/Stainless Steel Spokes/30mm deep aero track rims, 28H front, 28H rear

Finish:
Gloss Black

Sizes:
52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm

Weight:
17.97 pounds/8.17kg

If you drink beer and you like bikes, a beer opener made from a bike fork might spark your interest. This particular bike fork beer opener started its life out as a Colnago fork. After the bike was unsalvageable, the fork was ripped from its frame and made into a functional lightweight bottle opener. This goes to show that there is always a use for old bike parts.

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