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, 700x28c; 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

Introducing the new addition to Bianchi Pista in 2009. Because most conventional cyclist object to riding a fixed gear for the absence of a break to stop with, Bianch has added another Pista to their 2009 line up. The new Bianchi Pista 2009 line up will include the look and feel of a fixed gear bike but with breaking amenities. Not only will the Pista include front and rear breaks for the first time since its existence, but it will also have a straightbar rather than bullhorn handlebars. Bianchi will offer their conventional cyclist friendly track bike in two of their past color schemes, blue and chrome, and at a slightly higher price than Bianchi’s standard Pista.

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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.

Component list –

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 700x23c
Bar and stem: Easton powdercoated cyan blue to match frame

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If you’ve every tried taking your bike on a plane ride, you probably remember encountering an additional expense of about $60 or more (as if there wasn’t enough fees associated with travel already). To avoid some of the headaches when traveling, Freeman Transport, a one of a kind bike building company, has designed some of their inventory with the traveling bike enthusiast in mind. The Freeman Transport Collapsible Fixed Gear bike breaks down to fit into its custom bag so you can bring it as your carry-on. Not only does its unique design spare you some doe, it does it looking good, too. Judging strictly off of appearance, Freeman’s fixed gear is clean looking, which surprised me because usually all-in-one products tend to lack in certain areas – appearance being one of them. It comes with a case which resembles an over-sized messenger bag and goes with the color scheme of the bike, matted army green and black. No word on its performance but we’ll keep you posted.

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I have know clue has to how this is a functioning bicycle chain. Japan’s fixed gear scene is always great for exotic parts, this being one of them. If it didn’t look so prone to quick wear and tear, I’d have it on my fixie, hopefully to keep by jeans out of harms way; I doubt it would work, though.

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