The time has come! If you’re looking to build yourself a fixed gear trick bike, you’ve come to the right place.
The long awaited tri-annual buyer’s guide has emerged. In this article, we’re going to break down your buying options as of now for FGFS and Trick Track products. Availability will vary depending on when you’re looking at this article, but we’ll do our best to foreshadow the market. Let’s dive in!
The Master shop has reopened! Since the reopen is temporary, now is the time to stock up on any parts you’ve been trying to get your hands on plus some new goodies.
For new products we’ve got a new hubset color in gun metal! This color is only available in a 3/8th axle. Loving the way it looks.
Next, you heard that right, I said HUBSET. That means Master 64 front hubs are now being offered, so you can finally perfectly match your rear Master 64 hub in black or silver! These hubs work with nearly all forks, so you don’t have to worry about axle size or anything.
Lastly everything else is restocked including frames, forks, black and silver hubs, axles, and everything in between. Store won’t be open permanently, so grab everything while you can on the Master store here!
We dropped some new colorways for our popular Flagship cap just in time for the holidays!
These comfy, broken in caps now come in what we call “Dusty Green” and “Washed Blue”. We’ve only got a handful left since we sold a good amount at the competition, so grab one for yourself or someone you love for the holidays here! (Free stickers with every purchase)
Insane to think that there are currently TWO complete FGFS (ish) bikes that are now available on the market! Crew just launched the successor to their wildly popular 700c Defender model, now with 26″ wheels! Deacon and I got the chance to test these. While a more in depth review is pending, what I”l say for now is this:
The bike in my opinion is a perfect stepping stone and price point ($400) for anyone who wants to get into FGFS. The geometry is a little long, but most tricks are still extremely doable on the build. The bike as is is strong enough to handle moderate abuse and with some part swaps, it can be built to last.
Here are the tech specs on the bike:
| Frame: | CR-MO Defender 26” Frame |
|---|---|
| Fork: | CR-MO 26”, 1-1/8” Threadless |
| Headset: | 1-1/8” Integrated Cartridge Bearing |
| Handlebar: | CR-MO Riser Style 22.2mm clamp, 700mm width |
| Stem: | Alloy 48mm ext., 22.2mm Clamp |
| Grips: | 130mm Flanged Grip |
| Crankset: | CR-MO 170mm, 36T Sprocket |
| Bottom Bracket: | 8T Splined, Sealed Bearing |
| Chain: | KMC B1H 1/2” x 1/8” |
| Pedals: | 9/16” Platform |
|---|---|
| Brakes: | Alloy Caliper Brakes, 2-Finger Levers |
| Tires: | 26” x 2.5”, 30TPI |
| Wheelset: | 26” Double Wall, 32H, Sealed Bearing Hubs, CR-MO Axle |
| Sprocket/Freewheel: | 16T Freewheel, 16T Fixed Gear |
| Saddle: | Crew Steel Railed |
| Seatpost: | Alloy 27.2mm x 300mm |
| Seatpost Clamp: | Alloy 29.8mm |
Deacon and I had a blast ripping these things around the park shooting some fun content for it. Grab the new 26″ Crew Defender from the City Grounds site here!
Volume just dropped some limited edition Green + Black Thrashers! These go hard and I think is one of the coolest versions of the Thrasher we’ve seen. Seems inspired by Matt’s custom paint job from 2012. Snag one here!
I can’t believe I missed this one! I’ve been seeing teasers floating around for a brand new Stylin’ complete and totally missed that they dropped in August!
If you aren’t aware of the history, the original Japanese Durcus One Stylin’ was an early 2010 trick specific frame ridden by some of the best back in the day including Teppei, Jakob Santos, Marco, and many more. Durcus One has decided to bring it back in 2024 as a complete bike! Complete bikes are a huge hole in our market, so it’s great to see this bike being produced.
With tried and true geometry and quality we know and love from Durcus One, this certainly isn’t just an entry level beginner bike. Big tire clearance, quality components, and light weight, this is definitely the bike to recommend someone next time they ask if a complete bike exists. Here are some of the details:
“The STYLIN’ is designed for enjoying both cruising and active riding.
The frame and fork are made of 4130 CR-MO to support active riding.
In addition, the fork column is made in one piece by CNC machining, just like a BMX, ensuring light weight and rigidity.
The standard tire size is 700 x 35C.
Up to 40c can be installed (not possible depending on the manufacturer and model), allowing you to choose tires according to various road conditions.
Although it is a single-speed and simple body, it is a tough bike that can handle everything from everyday commuting to active riding such as tricks.”
Available in Matte Black, Grey, and Matte Trans Navy. For full specs, check out the product page here.
Lucky for us, W Base DOES IN FACT ship worldwide! For worldwide shipping details, visit their worldwide shipping info page.
The Stylin’ frame is also available as just a frameset! Which funny enough makes it one of the only 700c framesets now available on the market. Full frame specs here
Missed the drop on this, but the new 2024 Destroy Omen is now available! One of the highest rated and highest quality Trick Track frames available on the market. As always, they’ve got some really fun colors available including Impale-Mint, Fractured Sabbath, Melted Haribo, and Midnight Reflective!
A lot of them are sold out already, so snag what’s left here while you can!
Got a care package recently from Resist, much needed after busting up my bike in Europe! Big thanks to Resist for the constant support and keeping me rolling. Some of the lovely items in my package include:
Speaking of Resist, Volume just dropped a limited edition florescent pink + black colorway for the new Volume Thrasher! This color goes crazy (at no additional cost too). Pick one up here!
Demolition just unveiled their brand new 26″ rim, the Zero rim! Demolition makes some of the best 20″ BMX rims so I can only expect the same quality coming from their bigger counterpart. This is great news for us as our 26″ quality rim options start to dwindle down. Here’s what Demoltion has to say about these:
“Our Zero rim has been around over a decade due to it’s strength and lightweight construction. It is now available in 26″ with a double-wall design, 2 vertical ribs and welded seam for more rigidity!
At $80-$110 per rim, this is an expensive but quality option for serious tricks. Remember though, you get what you pay for. Check them out here!
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