London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

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Gave them a call, no luck only have the 09. seem like cool guys there though pretty helpful.

everywhere seems to be saying the same thing now

Phoned holcross, they seemed offended for some reason that i was asking about 08 model i quote the guy on the phone (*adopts rude patronising tone* 'No we're half way through 2009 now so No') Just a suggestion but how about taking the ad off the site then!.
winstanley only have 49cm and will not be getting any more stock, Biddle say on there home page they have three 61cm left in the sale but you cant seem to buy them (i think this is just an old ad that hasnt been taken down) im stuck now.

is the bike discontinued or something?

its kind of annoying because ive been considering the purchase for a while and saving the money, now i have the money theres no stock!

Cheers for your help though man appreciate it.

Any more suggestions.

Yhh i no nice guys in that shop.
Thats where i got my fuji track 08 about 8 weeks ago in size 61cm that why i said to give them a bell but no luck.
Your only over bet is to keep your eyes open and maybe be able to pick one up from gumtree or ebay.

"yes we're half way through 2009 now so yes"

Fixed

Hey

Went to Edwardes today ended up buying an 09 Fuji Track, got a really good deal on it.

Thanks for letting me know about that shop, cool guys in there really helpful.

Other than that loving the bike, getting it home was Murder though due to the extreme weather conditions.

Since we're all posting pics of our Fujis. Here's mine:

i got my fujo track 2009 about a mouth ago now, it came with a 16t at the back, i want my knees in the furture so i changed it to 18t (surly) 1/8th if any wants to no the size... if your getting the fuji change the wheels there like spaggetti... i will post pics up soon the new paint job is dryinggg :))

yes chris get some pictures up!

maybe the nicest fuji track build i've seen. looks good, mostly quality bits by the looks of it.

hahh will do maxx its looking endable. that fuji is soo goood!

Well done m8.
How much did you end up paying if you dont mine me asking.
My fuji due for a service this week free of charge :).

First time poster here. Apologies in advance for the nth sizing question.

I'm thinking about ordering a Fuji track from Evans as my introduction to fixed gear but I'm still unsure on what frame size to choose.

I was pretty much set on a 58cm up until I read the last posts on this thread, see I'm about the same size as fellow newcomer 'gatsmart', towering at 192cm (6.3 ft with 36" inseam) and apparently the 61cm would be best suitted.
Needless to say that my whole perspective is now shattered...especially since there's a 100 quid difference between the 2009 58cm at Evans and the 2008 61cm at Holcros.

I know that height/inseam are not the only determining factors and that I should probably try the different sizes but it's not an option as I live in Belgium.

I have the idea that a frame a little too small would be better than a frame too big especially since I'm looking for a more straight riding position/responsive bike in an urban surrounding (Brussels).

But I'm quite the noob so if any of you Fuji owners within the same height range would care to chime in that'd be great.

THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Mat

would an Alien cog fit the Fuji bike?

Just ordered the fuji 09 from evans, hopefully arriving in Sweden sometime next week, can't wait.

no-idea- i have an 06 fuji track in 58. im 6' 2" and have the seat up a fair bit. it fits me fine but if i were to get another, id be tempted to try a 60. id be concerned that a 60 might have too long of a reach for my arms even if it were perfect for my legs, so id have to sit on one to see what it felt like. a diffrent length stem might help with the arm reach.

i reckon youd probably want a 60 if your a bit bigger than me, but dont take my word for it, find one to sit on!

I'm 6'2" and ride a 61, but I like a long and low position. If you prefer a more upright position, get a 58 and just have more seatpost showing.

I'm 6'3''

and ride a 58cm, and its fine for me, seat is medium/high and some bullhorn bars for a bit of extra reach, i think the 61cm looks/feels too lanky

I am 6'1'' and i ride a 61cm but that only due to me being 16 and still have alot more gorwing to do.

what forks that?

Nice set-up vandal, you into your tricks?

That looks really cool Rusty!

A little bit into tricks, nothing too serious but i like being able to barspin.

Pace trials fork.

i'm 6 3 and the 61 only fits with considerable seat tube and rise on my stem. its measured 61 to the top of the seat tube, realistically it is a 58/59. i need a 62 c-c, so the sizing definitely comes up small. buy big.

Only if you're an idiot who doesn't know how to use a lockring tool.

im 6 2 with 34 inside leg, ive got the 61cm, fits me fine

Just completed the Manchester to Blackpool ride on my first fixed (Fuji Track), mostly off the peg components apart from a short stem, risers and a front brake.

Have to say, apart from a sore arse and hands (my fault for not wearing cycling shorts and gloves) it was pretty comfy and stood me in good stead.

Wondering whats the furthest anyone has ridden on a bike with track geo like this, Im interested in doing the Manchester 100, but not sure whether my Fuji will be the best ride.

On a side note, any other fixie riders from Manchester want to help a newb get fit, maybe some rides to Buxton and the like?

I'm pretty sure that there's a lots of people managed to do more than a Century on a track geometry bicycle.

You could make 100 miles on any bike that works. It just might hurt, that's all.

I regularly do 50+ on my Fuji. If it's set up comfy, it'll be fine.

pretty much, there's a lots to compensate the stiffness of the bike, such as low flange hub with shallow rims, moustache bar to absord the shock, a good choice of saddle, bigger tyres says, 25c, 28c etc. it's not much but it's a good start.

if you're riding with track drop, 23c tyres, track saddle, etc. then you'll be sorer enough to wish you commit a crime, went to prison and got buggered six way from Sunday.

Yeah the saddle isnt agreeing with me, or at least it wasn't when I was riding through Lytham and wanted to smash it to bits! Ill probably upgrade that, get some better foot retention (I find the pedals and straps a bit shite, and very tricky to get into when moving).

I wont ask whether I should enter the 100, I guess the answer will be 'yes, HTFU'!!!!

Sod it, ill enter it and see how it goes, i did hardly any training for the Blackpool ride but managed it, hell, there were a lot of riders on geared bikes pushing their bikes up the hills, Im strangely proud that I didnt get off (proud, but very sore I might add).

if you're doing 100 miles, try and get the bike to feel comfortable to the point that you'll feel you can easily do infinite miles without discomfort, you should able to finish a ride without a lots of discomfort and wasted energy.

has anyone with an 08 or 09 found the fork quite spongey? when I'm at the track it feels like I'm riding around with an inch of travel.

Yeah deffo mate, i'm a manc lad and I'd be up fer that... d'you know there's a\ manc subforum on here?

I recently got a fuji track as my beater/commuter ready for winter so I can be a bit kinder to the 'burgundy dream' and 'other bike' so you can check out my set up.

The pedals are appalling, 2nd thing I changed after the saddle (though i was changing so much anyway i did it all in one go)

i'll put a pic up at some point of the fuji...

Bought an '08 Fuji Track a couple of months ago, and after fitting a front brake, noticed that the headset has a little play in it. Not sure this can be resolved other than purchasing some better components... Could be the problem you're experiencing Wintergreen?

the headset was loose when I picked up mine but it tightened up fine...

My headset had some play after a crash at the velodrome, I just loosened the stem and the bolt on top and gave it a whack until it set itself right. I'm wondering if the spongey-ness is because of how thin the fork is where it enters the head tube

Other than the play in the headset, I haven't experienced a 'spongey' sensation, but will pay a bit more attention next time I go out for a ride. Whilst we're on the subject of forks, has anyone on here put a chrome lugged fork on their Fuji Track?

...and go for a test ride. I find a bike can feel setup too big (too much seatpost/too long stem) until you've been riding for 2 hours. Then it feels right.

No 'spongey-ness' going on with mine.

Cool, I pm'ed you, be good to make some contacts with other fixed riders, and great to see what youve done with your track... Where is this Manc sub-forum you speak of? Is it mad-ferret?

look near the bottom of the main age and you'll see the sub forums - we're on there.

Anyhoo - here's my fuji, with a sticky vinyl job to cover up a lot of the frame - look alright but took a while t get wrinkle free. As long as it lets me keep my nice bikes clean and tidy and lets me not clean it every bight when it's salty on't roads I'll be happy. Once the hubs are suffering I'll put my sligtly better spare wheelset on...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/roryeag...7621281330351/



Spec:

Truvativ hussefelt OS stem - 40mm
Bontrager OS bulls
Oury's
Cane Creek Crosstop lever
Shimano 105 brake
MKS AR2 pedals and cages. Shit cheap straps (knicked off the original pedals)

nice mate, just added you as a contact on flickr. I have the same stem, 10mm though, and I think its way to short for me, I need to spend a couple of hundred quid I reckon to get my Fuji specced out as I would like it, make it as comfortable as possible before riding 100 miles on it (I'm going to sign up for the Manchester 100, anyone else on here attempting it?)

Admittedly I don't ride at the track, but the fork on mine feels much like a decent steel fork. The stock wheels are a bit floppy and the headsets are very loose from the factory though.

There's shit loads of Manchester fixed riders, even lots who don't care about meeting other fixed riders, they just want to ride their bike.

There's a Manchester social group on here, and also check out "Ride It Sunday" on Facebook and I Bike MCR also on Facebook I think.

anyone know the spindle width of a stock fuji track bottom bracket?

FTP is 109mm- which is too short!

Needs a 115mm with the stock FSA Carbon cranks to get 42.5mm chainline.

i thought 110 JIS - that FSA vero's a sneaky crankset 'cause of the dishing

helpful as ever, thanks people.

Q: Has anyone managed to fit a 32c tyre on the back of a Fuji?