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Dumfries July 2015. Taken on Olympus Supertrip fixed focus compact with Ilford XP2. Lab C41 processed and scanned.
Personal Project I: Get your fix.
Fixed-gear bikes or more commonly known as 'fixie', is a bicycle that has a drivetrain with no freewheel mechanism. A fixed-gear drivetrain has the sprocket installed on the hub of the rear wheel. When the rear wheel turns, the pedals turn in the same direction. A cyclist can only apply a braking force by resisting the rotation of the cranks using his legs and this is also why fixed-gear bikes are deemed unsafe for street riding. Also because of this, the rider is forced to ride with extra care and attention to the traffic around him. Hence, it is a misconception that fixed-gear bikes are not safe for street riding.
I love cycling when I was a kid and only after my bike was stolen, my parents refused to buy me another. I could not afford another until I got older. Like many others, I too was intrigued by fixed-gear bikes after watching the movie, 'Premium Rush'. I got the good guys at Cycle Project Store, a local bike store to build my bike. They did the job beautifully and I am glad I chose them to do the job.
After riding for almost 2 years, my love for fixed gear bikes only grew stronger and it is why I decided to do a personal project on fixed-gears bikes in the hope to let more people know more about them. Through this personal project, I also hope to know more people who rides a fixed gear bike and take photographs of them.
Here I present to you my steed, Leader Kagero 2013.
Sony A7 + FE 55mm f1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
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Warren Cohen
cost: $0 + stuff i had lying around: screws, washers, and some cool metal stuff with holes in it from the hardware store i bought a long time ago thinking i might need someday
tools: drill, screwdrivers, something that can cut sheet metal, girlfriend who can solder
Five weeks and about 300 miles and this bike is dialed in. A 1cm shorter stem and some machined extender plugs for the moustache bars gives a variety of useful postions for different kinds of riding. Really comfy now.
SE Lager Frame, Mavic OpenPro wheelset (black/black), Surley Hubs, Sella San Marco Regal Saddle, Chris King Headset, Continental GrandPrix 4000 rubber.
English link to the website:
www.victoire-cycles.com/en/news/555-victoire-supersprint-...
Lien français pour le site internet
www.victoire-cycles.com/fr/news/547-victoire-supersprint-...