This week Fixated teased a first look at an upcoming “Vigorous” frame in development. We don’t have details yet, but the Euro scene is going to benefit heavily from a more local buying option. I’m excited to see more. Word is Ritchie’s building it this week, so stay tuned for that on the Fixated IG!
The Master Hightek framesets are now the absolute cheapest they’ve ever been! If you’ve been eyeing one of these beauties the time has never been better to pull the trigger. Check them out here!
Fixated Comp 3 is ON! Ritchie with Fixated out in the Netherlands is back for the 3rd year in a row to put on one of the biggest comps of the year on August 24th. It’s gonna be a good one, save the date! Keep up with Fixated on IG for location announcements.
I’ve been riding this exact frame for nearly 3 years now. It’s technically the 2nd Master Courttek prototype and even has a special engraving on the bottom bracket with my name on it, which the production versions didn’t have. It’s time to say goodbye though.
My good friend Paul and I shot some final pics of the bike to commemorate it and put it to rest properly. I’m not usually that sentimental about my own bikes, but I’ve become really close with this one for probably obvious reasons. I never thought I’d have my name on a frame and I’m still blown away by the amount of people that wanted to buy a frame that had my name on it. Seriously big thank you to everyone who snagged one.
Why are we saying goodbye to it though? All that i’ll say for now is that it’s not because the frame is broken. RIP Courttek build, you served me very very well!
Full gallery and bike check after the jump.
Master frames, forks, and bars are back in stock for a limited time! The frames are on sale too, so there has never been a better time to get your hands on some of the most unique frames FGFS has ever seen. Check everything out on the Master store here!
Alongside the FGFS and Trick Track events that Balance is throwing this coming June is a Fixed specific photography competition! As a collab with Slow Spin, Balance is giving out prizes for the most special photo entries relating to Fixed Gear bikes. Entries are unlimited and submitted on Instagram.
Here are the full details for the competition:
In Collaboration with @slowspinsociety we are looking for the best creatives in the fixed gear world! Starting now until the 7th June, you have 8 weeks to capture a special moment with a fixed gear bike!
It can be yourself via a selfie, of your friend, a stranger, riding, jibbing, sitting at a cafe..
The only rule is a fixed gear bike must be featured in the photo.
The winners will receive clothing vouchers, a goodie bag with accessories and will be featured in a magazine.
This is open to Digital & Film (they will be prizes for both categories)
You can enter as many times as you like! To enter upload your picture(s) to Instagram and use the hashtag #StokedSSSPhotoComp25 or via our DM’s, include the message StokedSSSPhotoComp25 with your picture(s).
The panel of judges will showcase the short list pre-STOKED event and the winners will be announced on day one of the event (14th June). (Don’t worry if you won’t be in attendance on the 14th/15th, your entry is still valid – open to WorldWide entries)
One of the most influential riders of all time, Tom La Marche, after being away from track bikes for 10+ years, has re-emerged riding a track bike for the latest Sim Works photoshoot advertising their new stem. For those who know, this is massive news! He’s riding his own frameset via Lamarche Bike Co. of course! I wonder if we’ll be seeing more riding from him 🧐
UK + EURO SCENE STAND UP!! Balance Cycling store just announced a new competition called Stoked, a 2-day FGFS and Trick Track comp taking place in London on June 14th and 15th.
The flyer boasts a group ride, mini games, cash and clothing prizes, and lots more. Seems like a fun time. Maybe I’ll have to make it out for this 👀
Follow Balance Cycling Store in IG for more updates!
The final week of SMCGR 2025 has finally arrived! Today we reveal our picks for the top 10 Men’s Trick Track riders in the world for the 2024 year. Full rider cards in the post!
Today we continue the rollout of our picks for the SMC Global Rankings list with week 2: Women’s trick riders! (Click through to the post for full rider cards)
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