Some time in your riding career, if it has not happened already, you might want to invest in a good pair of chain tensioners. Genetic just released the Track Chain Tensioners made for fixed gear. Not too shabby at a decent price, while you can match your bike with one of the following colors: white, red, gold or blue. Via Bike Reviews.
Demolition PC Pedals are not only used for BMX, but on your fixed gear. Featuring polycarbonate with a Cr-Mo spindle, and unfortunately unsealed bearings. 10 molded pins to grip your foot, and color options are translucent white, clear teal, and clear black.
Tricksters get a load of this, the new Leader Riser Trick Street Bars by Leader, a great alternative to save a few dollars. Dropped apart of the 2010 Leader components, the Leader Riser Trick Street Bars have a 2.5 inch rise, and colors released are powder coated white, polished and polished black. Grab yours for $36. Via Bike Reviews.
Here is another “How to” video, this time around you can learn how to skid on a fixed gear bike. You might remember Blake from the How to trackstand video we posted last week, and in true fashion he walks you through step by step on skidding. Watch and learn.
Check it out, Profile has dropped some images of the new Spline Drive Sprockets, which are available in 25t and 28t, plus you can purchase now. Sooner than later, you can expect the sprockets to run in higher tooth count for fixed gear riding. Colors available are blue, red and black. Via John Prolly.
Griffin has hooked up with Charge Bikes to release a fixie not long ago, but moving forward their new collection of clothing is inspired by fixed gear culture (amongst their other releases). We all know that this is the season that keeps getting colder, this is why Griffin will release different coats, long sleeves, and other apparel. Via Swag Nerd.
Located in LA, or going to be in the area on November 15th, then check out the 3rd version of Bike Day LA. Some of the stuff going on at the Bike Day LA events are track stand competitions, alley cat races, and trick comps. Sounds like a lot of fun, wish I could attend the event.