If you like riding fixed gear, regardless of who you’re voting for, the Obama bike by Thunderdog Studios is bound to catch your attention.

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Brooklyn Machine Works, the makers of the highly sought after “Gangsta-Track” frame, seems to be the go-to spot for celebrities who want a fixed gear now days. Beneath Pharrel Williams is his new track bike, decked out in a set of Arrowspokes. The bike, however, isn’t getting raving reviews by Pharrel fans.   

According to the Razorimages.com crew, this is a 3D rough image of the Lucky13 fixed gear track bike that they designed. However, its futuristic body lines won’t see manufacturing until the design is backed by investors. Let’s hope these skillful designers find the money they’re looking for to get the ball rolling.

Specifications listed on website -

Alloy frame with 2 diameter fork (1″1/8-1.5″) to rigidify the front end.
compact geometry…

Cinelli Vigorelli x Mash SF Fixed Gear Bike

With the 2008 Las Vegas Interbike show in full swing, our minds are finally given some closure on big names like Cinelli and MASH SF. Introducing a Cinelli Vigorelli x Mash SF fixed gear bike, which was unveiled today. There wasn’t much text about it on MASH SF’s blog but judging from the photographs, I’d bet this thing halls ass.

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After receiving numerous inquires, Volume Bikes Co., a bike manufacture, decided to release a limited number of fixed gear frames under “Volume Cutter”, not to be confused with the Schwinn Cutter. According to Volume, the frame is solid enough to handle the same abuse as their BMX frames.

Here’s the lowdown on its specifications –

Frame Sizes (cm): 50 / 53 / 56
Top Tube Lengths (inches): 19.9, 21.7 and 22.8
Chainstay Length (inches): 15.7
Head tube Angle: 74º
Seat Tube Length: 74º
Dropout thickness (mm): 4
Seatpost Dia. (mm): 27.2
Headset Type: 1-1/8″ Integrated. Compatible w/Campy 45ºX45º
B.B. Shell Width (mm): 68
B.B. Thread Type: English
Rear Hub Spacing (mm): 120
Steerer Tube Length (mm): 120, 127 and 163
Fork Rake (mm): 36
Fork Leg Length (mm): 377
Front Hub Spacing (mm): 100
Wheel Size: 700C
Material: Full 100% CR-MO
Frame Weight (lb): 5, 5.25, 5.5
Fork Weight (oz): 240
Colors: Flat Black, Cyan and Gun Metal
MSRP for frame and fork set: $350
*Head Set and B.B. not included

Aurumania, a design company with a passion for working with gold, has designed a lavishing fixed gear bike composed of all-around 24k gold platting and over 600 embedded Swarovski crystals. The 24k gold platted track bike is limited to 10 made with a price tag of Euro currency symbol 80,000. It also comes warranted for ten years, no questions asked – as if that would be the make or break point of an Euro currency symbol 80,000 sale.

Several mouth drooling trailers later, Macaframa Productions – a video crew out catching the life of a fixed gear rider on film – has finally made September 24, 2008 the light at the end of the tunnel for many eager fixed gear enthusiasts. The premier of there highly anticipated video will be held at the UNLV Student Union Theater in Las Vegas, NV at no cost. There will also be an opportunity to hang with the crew over BBQ, so plan early.

Specialized Langster Las Vegas

The Specialized Langster lineup for 2009 consists of six complete fixed gear bikes, five of which represent a different major city as its theme, and one frame set with an edge for track competition.

The Specialized Langster Las Vegas, one of the fixies that hosts a city theme, features graphics of poker chips, rolling dice, and the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign on a Matt Black with a hint of Gold Specialized specific frame.

Other themes include: Japanese style graphics to represent Tokyo, the brand Specialized written in a 60’s like text and more various hippie related graphics equaling San Francisco, umbrellas and some rain for Seattle, and last but not least an over-all yellow colorway and taxi stripes for nothing less than New York.

Lastly, the plain Jane “Langster” is a not as “specialized” of a track bike in relation to theme. The rest of the specifications are identical.

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Introducing the Schwinn Cutter; If you want to enter the fixed gear scene but at a low expense, take a look at what Schwinn has in store for 2009. For USD $299, the Schwinn Cutter is by far the least expensive compared to its competition. The all-matte black track bike features a flat bar for handlebars and front and rear break - perfect for someone who’s never ridden fixed before.

Here are the specifications straight from Schwinn:

Frameset

Frame: Schwinn N’ Gauged high tensile steel track
Fork: N’ Gauged high tensile TIG welded unicrown with forged dropouts
Color(s): Matte Black

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket: VP semi-cartridge square taper
Derailleurs: n/a
Shifters: n/a
Chain: KMC Z410

Wheels

Rims: Weinmann alloy with 36 holes
Hubs: Formula alloy with sealed mechanism
Spokes: 14 gauge stainless, 36 per wheel
Tires: Kenda K193 700X28C

Components

Pedals: Resin body, steel axle
Brake Levers: ProMax alloy with reach adjustment
Handlebar: Flat bar
Stem: Alloy 0 degree rise quill style
Headset: 1 1/8″ threaded
Grips: Schwinn Approved single density Kraton rubber
Saddle: Schwinn approved
Seat Post: Alloy pillar

Extras

Extras: Customizable decal set with three options

One unique fixed gear bike in particular stood out from the rest at the Trek World 2008 event, where Trek revealed their lineup for 2009. The Trek District - a single speed fixed Gates common belt drive bike (no chain) with front and rear breaks and an urban look – is one of many fixed gear bikes to emerge in 09’ that incorporates features for the novice fixed gear rider. The Trek District features a glossy gray Trek specific frame with orange graphics, orange wheel sets, brown handlebar grips and seat, and an optional chain guard. MSRP $929.99

Here are some more specifications I found on the Trek District at Trek’s site.

Specs -

Frameset

Sizes: 0, 54, 56, 58, 60cm
Frame: Alpha Black Aluminum
Fork: Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon

Wheels

Wheels: Alloy cartridge bearing hubs; alloy rims
Tires: Bontrager Race Lite, puncture resistant, 700×28c; 60 tpi

Drivetrain

Shifters: n/a
Front Derailleur: n/a
Rear Derailleur: n/a
Crank: Bontrager Satellite Nebula w/55T alloy C-Drive belt sprocket
Cassette: C-Drive 22T alloy belt sprocket
Pedals: MKS Sylvan Track

Components

Saddle: Bontrager Race
Seat Post: Bontrager Satellite Nebula
Handlebars: Trek Urban, alloy
Stem: Bontrager Soho, 15 degree
Headset: Cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset: Alloy dual pivot w/Tektro alloy levers
Extras: Chainguard, belt drive