fixed wheel – BrownhillsBob's #365daysofbiking

November 14th – I spotted this interesting – if slightly bizarre – fixie locked to the railings outside Moor Street Station. That’s actually a really nice frame, and is quite old, although I think something’s been done to the bottom bracket looking at the dark marks on the frame. I didn’t look at the time, as I never noticed. I wished I had.

That’s a great set of wheels, and quite a high gear ratio, but the chain needs an oil and retension.

What’s with the ball-crushing saddle angle? And the oh-shit! brake lever is front-acting, but mounted left handed, USA style. Note the way narrow bars, too.

This is the steed of a serious hipster. Fascinating.

April 21st – interesting fixie in Birmingham city centre. I locked my bike up in High Street, and it was in the stand next to me. Interesting conversion as both gear levers and the front mech are still present. It’s obviously a well loved, well used urban bike.