Hong Kong Fixed Gear Crew : HKFixed

Posted on September 26, 2007 - by Abner

Hong Kong Fixed Gear Crew : HKFixed

I know how to ride a bicycle. I know how to brake. But I know nothing about fixed bikes. Calvin (in white), a buddy of mine co-founded the HKFixed outfit with founder Brian in Hong Kong and this is an excerpt from the site for the curious cats :

what is fixie?
fixie is short for “fixed gear,” meaning the rear wheel and the pedals are connected through a single gear anchored to the rear wheel. Unlike standard road bikes, there is no way to coast, there is only one gear and brakes are optional. Simply put, when the wheels are moving, the rider’s legs are moving. As with a child’s Big Wheel, if you want to stop, you have to use your leg muscles to slow the bike. Many riders, but not all, add a front brake, but the pure and brave of heart scoff at the notion. Oddly, when this configuration was first introduced in the late 19th century, it was known as a “safety bicycle,” since it replaced the “high wheel”

Calvin’s ride. Manisnya.

Thirst for more? Go check out their website which has links to their blog, product trade, bike gallery (though only 4 but am sure it will grow out of proportion soon) and other sweet info. There’s a cute fanny bag too, bet it’s expensive. And I see some way out messenger bags in their blog too. Yummy.

Check this out :
HKFixed The Official Site
Simple how-to get your own fixed bike
HKFixed in the spotlight

All these bicycles reminds me of an old movie, Quicksilver.

Note : Cla check this out since you are itching to have a bike of your own. Wish I had the money to build myself one of these baby.

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September 26, 2007

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babyfiona said:

wei leng lui, ur real name starts with letter B issit? if yes, my hubby said, he know you ler -____-”
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September 26, 2007

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Abner said:

@babyfiona
hahahahahahaha… i am not a girl la. she is my gf. and sorry le… my gf was never a climber so impossible for your hubby to know her wor.
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September 27, 2007

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cla said:

walao bro, you show me all those bike! make my hunger for a bike grow even more lar. Now contemplating to build a cross or a road. still haven’t decided which built to go for ler. Cos MTB built not much of a use if i am to do distance riding. What say you?
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September 27, 2007

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Cal said:

Bro, this is dope! Thanks *Hugs*
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September 27, 2007

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Cal said:

build a road better. mtb you gotta like find..a suitable place to ride. as for road just……get your bike out & hit the road 2 cents
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September 27, 2007

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cla said:

cal: thanks for ur advice, do agree with you. But what is ur opinion on a cross bike. need advice on the fork part as well. if i do occasional off road riding, should i look at suspension fork or jz normal fork.
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September 27, 2007

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Cal said:

hey cla, suspension fork is definitely the best for cross bike. like, FOX, rockshox, these are the famous forks that i know..u can also check out http://www.flyingball.com/newproducts.html i know the shop owner if need help let me know. im as hardcore as u
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September 27, 2007

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Cal said:

cla, to get a cross bike, its quite costly but another point of view is that, its a one time off, so think wisely. best if you can do more product research before jumping on the bandwagon. getting the best make u save alot…:)