Sunday, 30 June 2013

Fixation - why is there a global fixed gear bicycles fever, how fixed gear bicycles became so popular?

Bicycle has often known as human's most important invention and a way of transport. Fixed gear bicycles is the most elemental and purest expression of all bicycles! So why have they become so popular? The answer is very simple - because riding a fixed gear is so fun!

In short, a fixed gear bike is known as fixie. Riding a fixie used to be common among messengers and street kids around the world, however this is not true now. Fixed gear is ridden by all walks of life now! You can easily identify a fixed gear bike simply by the single speed gear. Although simple and pure, many riders choose to express themselves through its design nowadays. There are uncountable possibilities how a rider can custom design his/her fixie. The aesthetics of the design, the craft and the feel of the ride all combine to produce something unique just to the rider, and this is one of the main attraction!

Back in the nineteenth century, fixed gear bikes were built as speed machines for racing and the first chain-driven fixed gear was built in 1873 by H. J. Lawson of Brighton, Sussex. Fixed gear riding is no longer only about racing performance or the small group of street kids now, it has evolved into a culture, it has evolved into a fixation passion!


Fixed gear riding is not just a trend, as trend comes and go. Fixed gear riding is a culture and the reason why this fixie culture is growing is because of its challenge. A brake-less fixed gear bicycle is consider a dangerous or death bike to some, but in a unique aspect it is a challenge to conquer for fixie riders. The road is a playground for the riders to hone their skills and styles and riding without brakes enable the riders to exhibit good judgement and foresight, as well as manoeuvre and handling abilities and skills.

Riding a fixed gear bicycle is about pure joy! Though it is about bending the rules, disobeying traffic laws, not wearing helmets, no brakes on bikes, however fixed gear is also about the skill to control the bicycle. So if you have not tried on a fixed gear bicycle, are you game enough to try one today?!

You can find a good range of fixed gear bicycles here. All bikes can be uniquely custom-designed to suit your character! Join the fixation culture today!

Airwalk fixed gear bikes bicycles - Model evo (Status - Arrived)


Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (evo) by Pedal Craze (Arrived)
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Completely Brand New Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Model: Airwalk evo

The Airwalk evo has finally reached our shores! Currently we are unpacking the bike and we will update all bikers soon on this monster! Check out our website for the latest updates of our new Airwalk evo,

More details will be updated soon! For more fixed gear bicycles, visit our website www.pedalcraze.com






Thursday, 13 June 2013

Fixed gear bicycles are rolling into advertisements

If you have not noticed, fixed gear bicycles have been featured in many advertisements today! Ranging from advertisements that feature condo properties, advertisements that features healthy lifestyles, advertisements from hand phone companies and now even fast food restaurants!

This goes without saying due to the growing trend, fixed gear bicycles has merge into our life styles slowly and permanently!

Take a look at this advertisement by Blackberry that feature night glowing fixed gear bicycles!



Although the advertisements only show the fixed gear bicycles for about 1-2 seconds, just like the MacDonald's newest advertisement (at 0:14s of clip) this really shows that fixed gear bicycles craze is here to stay!

Below is the MacDonald's newest advertisement on "Go Play" with their new breakfast menu, featuring how the modern trend of youngsters past time, like skate boarding, bikini babes, water guns, instant cameras and most importantly, fixed gear bicycles!





And there's more ad on the "Go Play" on fixed gear bicycles from MacDonalds! Featuring skateboards, basketball, Cosplay, camping and most importantly again, fixed gear bicycles on night rides!



Get into the fixie craze to feel the heat! Do not be a hipster, join the fixed gear craze!

Our site features a full trendy range of fixed gear bicycles! Log on to www.pedalcraze.com to get one of your very own customized fixie today!

Fixed gear bicycles gain popularity among youngsters

Among many of the fixed gear cyclists, 8 out of 10 are youngsters! These fixed gear bicycles has become more and more popular. These youngsters either ride to school or around the town with their friends for fun.

Fixed gear bicycles, or in short fixies, are bikes without a free wheel and only with a single speed.(However most comes with choice of switching to free wheel or fixed on the back wheel)

When on fixed, these trendy looking bikes don't allow for coasting as the bike only moves when one pedals. A fixie riders enjoy many benefits when riding one. The fixies are always a head-turner when on the road due to its simple and colorful combination. The rider has the ability to control his speed as organically as possible instead of just coasting and then using a hand brake. Fixies are also less complicated and weigh less than normal coasting bikes because they don't have the same intricate derailleurs and gears as other bikes. Due to its simplicity, riders can easily built their own fixies and assemble one that tell his character!

Fixies are also growing popular because of the many tricks that can be performed on them. Just like the days of the old BMX, the rider can basically do any cool tricks on a fixie. Most famous of all is the skid to a stop trick where one has to stop the fixie while looking cool on it. Though brakes can be also installed on a fixie, most riders will not use them as it is there just for safety precaution. Some may think that not having a brake is dangerous for the rider, but in contrary most fixie riders are actually more alert when they ride, especially when riding without brakes. They are definitely more focused and are more aware of their surroundings.

Fixies are not as popular as regular geared bikes and many bike shops do not stock them. Therefore many riders prefer to buy their fixed gear bikes and accessories online.

The first time most people ride a fixie, they are surprised by the constant movement of the pedals and the inability to stop. Some will also be surprised by the fact that the rider couldn't stop pedaling! Riding up slope and down slope suddenly becomes more difficult. However when the rider got used to it, the fixies are connected to the rider and you will feel that you just couldn't ride it enough!


For more fixed gear bicycles, visit our website www.pedalcraze.com today! We have a full range of good quality fixed gear bicycles catered to all ages!

Sunday, 9 June 2013

Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Mini Fixie

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Mini Fixie) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)

Components:
4130 CRMO triple butted
Size: 50cm
Bull horn bar/Alloy Riser bar
Velo saddle
Airwalk 44T crank set
20"X1.35 CST tire
HT color toe clip pedal
Flip-flop rear hub
KMC color chain
Weight: 11.2kg





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Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Pista+

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Pista +) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Sleek design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)

Components:
Frame: 4130 CrMo, triple butted (49 / 52 / 56 / 59cm)
Handle: Alloy Riser bar
Hub: Flip flop 32H high flange bearing Alloy
Crank: Airwalk 44T Alloy
Tire: 700X23C CST color
Pedal: with toe clip
Chain: KMC color chain
Weight: 10.6kg





View our website www.pedalcraze.com for more info on fixed gear bicycles!

Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Air Track

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Air Track) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Sleek design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)
Components:
6061 Aluminium T4/6 Butted 
Top Tube: 545mm
Down Tube: 604mm
Seat Tube: 530mm
Seat Tube angle: 74.5
Head Tube: 120mm
Head Tube angle: 73
Axle to crown: 380mm
Handle: Alloy bull horn
Hub: Flip flop 32H high flange bearing Alloy
Crank: Airwalk 46T Alloy
Tire: 700X23C CST color
Pedal: BMX pedal
Chain: KMC color chain
weight: 1.88kg (frame only), 10kg (bicycle)






View our website www.pedalcraze.com for more info on fixed gear bicycles!

Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Urban Classic

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Urban Classic) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Urban design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale (for the men).

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)

Components:
Frame: 4130 CrMo, Triple Butted (52cm)
Grip: Leather
Hub: Flip flop 32H high flange bearing alloy
Crank: Airwalk 46T Classic alloy
Tire: 700X32C CST color
Saddle: Leather
Pedal: BMX pedal
Chain: KMC color chain
Weight: 12kg





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Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Urban Bella

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Urban Bella) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Urban design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)

Components:
Frame: 4130 CrMo, Triple Butted (51cm)
Grip: Leather
Crank: Airwalk 46T Alloy
Tire: 700 X 32 Urban tire
Hubs: 32H Stumey Archer 5 speed
Pedal: BMX pedal
Chain: KMC color chain
Weight: 12.3kg




View our website www.pedalcraze.com for more info on fixed gear bicycles!

Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Elite

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Elite) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Sleek design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Components:
Frame: Scandium Aluminium Butted (52cm)
Front space: 100mm
Rear space: 120mm
Bottom bracket: 68mm
Fork: Full CF curve fork
Handle: Alloy bull horn
Hub: 32H high flange bearing Alloy
Crank: Airwalk 46T CNC Alloy
Tire: 700X23C CST
Pedal: Wellgo Classic with Toe Clip
Chain: KMC color chain
Lightest weight: 1.16kg (frame only), 8.6kg (bicycle)

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)




View our website www.pedalcraze.com for more info on fixed gear bicycles!

Airwalk fixed gear bicycles - Coupe GT 2013

Airwalk fixed gear complete bike (Coupe 2013) by Pedal Craze
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Completely Brand New Sleek design Airwalk fixed gear complete bike for sale.

Components:
Frame: 6061 Alloy T4/T6 Treated (53cm)
Handle bar: Bull Horn Alloy
Hub: 48H high flange bearing
Saddle: Velo Saddle
Crank: 46T CNC Alloy
Tire: 700X23C CST color
Pedal: with toe clip
Chain: KMC color chain
Weight: 10kg

Available in complete bike (As shown in pic)





View our website www.pedalcraze.com for more info on fixed gear bicycles!

Friday, 7 June 2013

Pedal Craze Airwalk fixed gear bicycles Singapore

This blog is created to post the interesting things that are in relation to fixed gear bicycles, which in short we called it fixie!

Our main website is http://www.pedalcraze.com/index.html which will features all the fixed gear bicycles that we sell online.

We have another blog which is also hosted by Pedal Craze, http://airwalkfixedgear.wordpress.com/ Do log in to follow us for all the new updates of our fixed gear bicycles!