Bike Check

Pizza’s Fixated Vigorous Bike Check

Lucas got his hands on a Fixated Vigorous earlier this year and built it up real proper. Pizza said this bike has helped him learn a lot and feels snappy, lightweight, and comfortable. Usually people never say this, but I think the pictures actually do the sparkles justice!

We went out to Pedro last January and shot these pics, and honestly just kind of forgot to post them cause we’ve had so much going on. Full rundown after the jump!

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Bike Check – Kyle Kelley’s LaMarche PMW Track Bike!

We’ve got a very special bike check on the blog today. For starters, Kyle Kelley is a legend in the Fixed Gear and cycling community. From the Trackosaurusrex blog to Golden Saddle Cyclery to the current Allez LA shop, Kyle has played such a big role in promoting and shaping cycling culture in LA and beyond. That being said, Kyle had a custom bike made by another Fixed Gear legend by the name of Tom La Marche with Lamarche Bike Co.

Kyle has lots to say about this bike, so I’ll let him take it from here. Full gallery and writeup after the jump!

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Bike Check – JBall’s Black Ruff Glimmer

Recently I built up a fresh Ruff Glimmer frame in a rare color choice for me… black! Although the only reason I did this was because they were sold out of raw at the time, I ended up being really happy with how the build turned out. I’ve had a black Ruff before but wasn’t in love with how that bike looked. Why do I like my black build now though?

I think the black fork, proto bars, and chrome details are really helping me love my current bike. Full rundown after the jump!

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