London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

This Is my Fuji track.
Not long had it just over 2 weeks now.

My newbie Fuji
Had it almost a month now
Riding it fixed 48 18
BMX DK stem just for looks really
DMR lo riser bars
Shimano SX pedals with home made straps
tech 77 brake lever
shimano 600 caliper
ODI longneck grips just like on my old bmx :)
wanna change the wheels and fit a sealed headset.

did you find it hard to change your cog?

ive got the lockring off but the cog wont budge!

Do you have a chainwhip- and if so is it the correct one for the chain- i.e. you are not using a 3/32 whip on a 1/8 chain?

i did not have a chain whip, i first tryed riding it and locking up the back wheel, but it just skidded, then i tryed a hammer!

^^ @Pedz, you've got to change the saddle, it's the worst thing on the bike and hence the first thing I changed.

@Wallie, I had the same trouble with mine (as have lots of people). I broke a chain whip as well as cutting up my hands etc. Then I used reverse rotafix (search on here or google) and it came loose in a second. I cursed myself for not doing it in the first place, I'll never use a chain whip again.

I'd prefer to use a chainwhip personally- I think rotafixing is for when you don't have access to a chainwhip/emergency use.

The design of the chainwhip can make a big difference that said- some are better than others.

^^ Why? Rotafix doesn't do any damage if you wrap the bits of frame in contact with chain in an old t-shirt. Unless anyone knows otherwise?

Getting a stubborn sproket off with even a very good chain whip can still be a struggle whereas Rotafix is just so easy.

Yeah I snapped a link on my chain tool trying to get it off, took it to a bike shop and it took two blokes a big chain tool and a pole to get it off.

Yeah think it' will have to go soon as it's started to rip already.
Not found it too bad to ride on but I only ride 5 miles each way to work.

Other than the brooks, sounds good, will be nice to see a fuji track with drops, very novel.

For the money it's the best bike out there, go mad.

Ok, first off, I am NOT serious about the frontwheel. It "belongs" to another bike I have but by the time I took the picture, the actual front wheel of the Fuji has not been there yet :)

Oh right and I have replaced the saddle, pedals and removed the Fuji emblem lately :)

hah, brilliant. Tiny stem though?

I like that paint, prefer the 09 to the 08.

The stem's great for polo (that's what I got the bike for)... eventhough I have to get used to the very flat steering-angle. (hope that's the right term for it he he)

Yep the paint is much better now but I might strip it off...

Mine is still pretty standard but no doubt I'll be tempted to buy new bits soon.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...yFujiTrack.jpg

Profile Bullhorns
Gold finger brake lever and cheap unknown caliper
Blue Bontrager tyres
and of course an Evans bell! to keep the pedestrians on the pavement

............... and an 18t cog

would i be correct in thinking the cheapest track is now £400 from evans?

no

biddle bikes were also doing them cheap, but they might have run out.

google is your friend.

I just bought an 09 Track please post more 09 bikes up want some inspiration!!

Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the 'track' graphic from the tobtube? Looks really tacky imo might just tape it up with electrical tape, this wont damage the lacquer or paint will it?

i neglected to say i need a 52-54 size.
biddle do not have them
holcros has them but again, in 61cm size. no thanks.

"HTFU" is the stock answer.

i found that but i neglected to say i need a 52-54cm frame, which wins doesnt have.
nor does holcros

"HTFU" is the stock answer

You can get 1m wide self adhesive plastic in various colours from fred aldous in manchester for about £2 a metre used this to blank out the graphics on my fuji 07 when i had it.... Might be worth looking at, looks neater than tape imo....

Thanks for the tip dangermuss that shop is just round the corner from me.

Haha, i now own this frame, and it looks like this...



i started out with just the frame though so not really upgraded, just gone for a custom build.

Edit: Just realised that photo was taken before i changed the pedals and chain and built my new back wheel which is a DA high flange on an OpenPro CD

Slack chain.

Im looking to get a Fuji Track 08, Can you still get them anywhere? its looking like biddle is sold out.

Any shops in London you would recommend to check out?

Not having much luck looking online.

have you tried winstanley!

Hey Wallie

ive tried looking on winstanley and they only have the 49cm in stock and im in need of the 61cm. holcross appear to have some 61cm but in the picture the bike looks like the 2009 model, whats up with that.

http://www.holcroscycles.com/product...ck-(2008).html

i emailed them to ask but no reply.

Try Edwardes on Camberwell Road on the right going toewards Elephant & Castle.
Hope that could be of any help.

Hey Cheers for the help, appreciate it.

i think i will try give that shop a call tomorrow to see if they have any in stock.

I ve found a place doing an 09 for £350.

Let me find the site and post


Which is
http://www.fredstreads.com/Road%20-%...09%20Bike.html

?

the price probably have changed recently, netherless it's only £30 more frankly.

I was quoted £350

Nowt wrong with the Fuji saddle. Just done the Dunwich Dynamo on it - no problem although it does look a bit shite....

I've picked up a fuji track 09 on't cheap (someone i know who got it on insurance as his only 'fixed' option) in anticipation of it being my winter beater - let my shiny shiny bikes (and hubs especially!) survive the grit this year - all i've done is put a charge knife on (my saddle of choice), put some hardcase tyres on, slapped a 17 on the back and changed the stem and bars (hussefelt and some bontrager overzise bulls) and a cane creek brake... all stuff already in the bits box though.

I'm finding it a bit rubbery compared to some of my other rides and I might stick some different forks on but it'll do as a beater - if you're getting one t start out on it'll do you great - shame it's a bit ugly! I'll slap some pics up at some point...

This is my first post at fgss. I am in the process of ordering a Fuji 2009 from Evans (my first fixed), as they ship internationally (living in Sweden). I got a few questions:
-As it comes with a 15 cog, and they don't stock individual cogs, from where will I be able to get a 17 cog that fits the Fuji? Or should I go with an 18?
-Is it difficult to change from the 15 to a 17? Or should I leave it to a bike shop?
-I am 193cm, and they recommended me a 61cm, is that what you should recommend as well?

Thanks in advance

Per

to be honest, i'm about your height and the 61 track is a bit too small for me.

the sizes seem to come up small as the seat tube measurement is to the top of the tube, it is 59c, centre of bottom bracket to centre of top tube. but the top tube length is decent at 59, jus i have a lot of seatpost showing and a lot of rise on my stem, which makes the bike look horrifically ugly.

sorry if that's all a bit confusing

Per.. im 190cm and ride the 58 (it is a bit small... so the 61 should fit.... maybe....)

the cogs can be changed.. im running 17 at the moment.. its nice! (but they are hard to take off first time... Rota-fix is the best way)

oh.. and Tjena!

Thanks for your input pete and snoops, and tjena pete.

Is there any online shop that would sell a 17 cog fitting this bike? Link, please.

Cheers

Almost every cog will fit. There should not be any problems. MAke sure you get 1/8th not 3/32 though.

velosolo?

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shoptrack.html

Steer clear of the miche, track changing ones if you're riding street, they're usually fine but can come a bit loose due to the 2 separate parts.

Did you have an luck m8.

I know that the stock fuji track comes with a flip flop rear hub, but does anyone know if there is a freewheel cassette already there, or do you have to buy it seperately?

i bought mine separately. 16t then an 18t as i am a wimp

doesn't mean you're a wimp if you brought an 18t cog, just mean you're smart.

Unfortunately Velosolo didn't have any 17/18 in stock, and it'll take another 4(!) weeks before they do, any other suggestions of shops?

Seems like some people prefers the 18 instead of the 17, is there a big difference?