Author: JBall

Fixed Gear Historian

SKREAM – SKREAM x SEOUL

Forgot to post this one! New piece from Skream with some familiar faces in Deythos and Banggu plus some other homies. I’m liking this art direction and vibe for the piece. 4:3 aspect ratio was a good choice and I love that they’re bringing in the fisheye lenses. My only criticism is that it almost feels like it’s trying too hard to feel edgy, but it’s not a huge complaint cause I still enjoyed it. Overall fun stuff with some good tricks in the mix.

Master Chopstick 700c Fork Restock

Track bike barspinners rejoice, the Master Chopstick 700c forks are restocked! Available in the classic brakeless option but now also available in a brand new v-brake option.

Specs:

  • 420 A-C
  • 1-1/8” Steerer
  • 20mm Offset
  • Designed for 700C wheels
  • Full heat treated Chromoly
  • Multi-butted tubing

Grab one on the Master site HERE!

OFF TRACK EP. 40 – JAMES NEWMAN

Macaframa + Mash alumni and track bike legend James Newman joins the podcast for a track bike heavy episode! We talk about his new endeavor with Jammer Bikes, early 2000’s fixed gear, the messenger scene, bike setups, and so much more.

Shoutout to James for coming on and check out his new endeavor at Jammer Bikes!

Fixated Vigorous 2026 Pre-Order

New Vigorous frames are on the horizon and available for pre-order in all kinds of sizes! For the first time in nearly 10 years, a company is now offering different sizes for their 26″ and 29″ frames.

You have 4 options for this drop: 26″ small, 26″ large, 29″ small, and 29″ large, a little bit for everybody. The frames are going for €999 (down payment is €350) and the lead time is about 3 months. Available in 3 colors: metallic raw with purple decals, Team Issue (black + raw fade) with white + orange decals, and nardo grey + white fade with chrome decals.

Specs:

Seattube size:

29″ Small – 39cm
29″ Large – 42cm

26″ Small – 36cm
26″ Large – 39cm

Toptube size:

29″ Small – 57.5cm
29″ Large – 59cm

26″ Small – 56cm
26″ Large – 57.5cm


– 4130 chromoly tubing
– 2.3″ tire clearance
– Integrated BMX headset
– 74° seattube angle
– 14x120mm hubspacing
– 25.4mm seatpost
– Mid BB
– Brake mounts (+ €75,-)

Frames are available for pre order on the Fixated website here!