What Is a Fixed Gear Bike? The Complete Fixie Guide
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about fixed-gear and single-speed bicycles. This is the definitive guide to fixie bikes.
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Bike Lights & Traffic Law: Are Bicycle Lights Legally Required?
Do you know that bike lights are legally required in some states? If not, read on to learn more about the laws related to cycling at night.
Fixed Gear vs Road Bikes: 10 Reasons Fixies Are Better
Sometimes it seems like road bikes are the ideal bikes. Wrong! Here are 10 reasons why fixies are better than road bikes for city living.
Can You Get a DUI on A Bike? And What Do You Do if You Get Pulled Over?
You might not know this, but you can actually get a DUI or DWI on a bicycle! Read on to learn how to avoid trouble with the police.
How to Skid on A Fixed Gear Bike (5 Easy Steps Tips)
Want to learn how to skid on your fixed gear bike? This post will teach you the basics of how to skid stop on a fixie safely and effectively.
How to Clean a Fixie Bike: Easy Way to Wash Your Bicycle
Cleaning and washing your bicycle is not as hard as you might think. This guide will teach you how to clean a bike, and lubricate the chain correctly.
How to Clean Your Bicycle Helmet and Avoid Bad Smells (5 Easy Steps)
A bike helmet is one of the most important accessories you can own. So keep your bicycle helmet clean by following these five easy steps.
How to Remove Stickers & Decals from Your Bicycle Frame (4 Easy steps)
In this article, you will learn the best ways to remove stickers and decals from your bike frame in a safe and effective way.
Fixie Frames: How to Buy a Frame for A Fixed Gear or Single Speed Bike (4 Tips)
Want to build your own bike from scratch? In this article, you will learn how to choose a bike frame that's right for you.
How to Choose the Right Bike Size (2 Methods)
In this article, you will learn why choosing the right size bike is important, and how you can choose the bike size that’s right for you.
Bike Serial Number: Where To Find Yours (Fast)
Before you ride your new bike, you need to find your bike's serial number! In this article, you will learn, where to find it and why it matters.
What is Bike Geometry (12 Terms You Need to Know)
Have you ever wondered what bike geometry is? In this post, we will discuss bike geometry along with names and definitions everyone should know.
Fixed Gear Vs. Single Speed Bikes (What’s the Difference?)
Fixed-gear and single-speed bikes seem similar, but they are not the same. So, what's the difference between fixed gear and single-speed bikes?
4 Best Fixed-Gear YouTube Channels to Subscribe to in 2022
In this article, you will learn why these are some of my favorite channels, best fixed gear YouTube channels, and potentially subscribe.
How to Track Stand on A Fixie (8 Critical Tips for This Typical Trick)
In this article, you will learn what a trackstand is, how to do one, And whether it’s easy to do a trackstand on a fixed gear or single speed bike.
Upgrade Your Fixie: 5 Stock Parts You Need to Swap Now (Updated 2025)
Stop wasting money on flex parts. These 5 fixie upgrades actually transform how your bike rides—from contact points to drivetrain. Updated {year}
How to Sprint on a Fixed Gear Bike (9 Speed Boosting Tips)
This article teaches you how to sprint on a fixed gear or track bike in nine easy steps to improve your sprinting skill. So you can ride faster than ever.
Advantages of Toe Cages and Pedal Straps (Which is Better for Foot Retention)
Get instant better pedal efficiency with the right foot retention. Compare toe cages, straps & clipless pedals to boost control and safety.
How to Talk Like a Cyclist (31 Terms You Need to Know)
Bicycling can be great, but it can be tough to know the right words to use when talking to other cyclists. This post will teach you to talk like a cyclist.
Best 53 Cyclist Puns & Pick-Up Lines That’ll Make Them Laugh (Or Get You a Date)
Cheesy cyclist pick-up lines and puns that’ll either score you a riding partner or get you blocked.
State Bicycle Co. Updates the Popular 4130 Fixed Gear Bike
State Bicycle Co. is revamping the popular 4130 series fixed gear bike after over a decade of production and substantial revisions.
The New Schindelhauer Hektor Belt-Drive Track Bike Is Here
The brand new belt-drive Schindelhauer Hektor is at home on the track for a criterium race or navigating the urban jungle on the way to work.
