Alleycat Races, Pursuit Track Frames, Ali Express Frames + More | Fixed Gear Q&A
Channel: Zach Gallardo
Date: 2018-10-28

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12 Cycling Myths in Cycling: Wider Tires are Slower:
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Bike components mentioned in this video:


Pursuit Track Frames:
Breakbrake17 Transfer & Karma
http://breakbrake17.com/products/frame/ 
Aventon Mataro Lo
https://www.aventon.com/products/mataro-low-complete-track-bike 
BLB London Lo Pro
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/blb-london-lo-pro-frameset-gloss-black-2 
BLB La Piovra ATK
https://ebay.to/2JkCPgi 
Affinity Lo Pro
http://www.affinitycycles.com/shop/lo-pro-champagne-money 
Low Pursuit
https://www.lowbicycles.com/pursuit/ 

Ali Express Frames:Ho
https://bit.ly/2CJWswL 
OTA Crankset:
https://amzn.to/2CLwskz 



In this fixed gear Q&A: alleycat races, pursuit frames, Ali Express good?

Questions answered in the Fixed Gear Q&A for October 2018:

1. How does one get into alleycats, and what's the best bike for alleycats?

2. Should I race my track bike or steel bike for an alleycat?

3. 23mm or 28mm tires?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of different rim styles, spokes, and hubs?

5. I'm looking for a good pursuit frameset. Any thought?

6. Any thoughts on Ali Express fixed gear frames?

7. Would you recommend the OTA Crankset?

8. What do you think of a custom painted brandless fixed gear with reliable parts since brandless is usually deemed as a bad bikes. Are brandless frames okay to use?

9. When will you be doing another century ride?

10. Do you plan on hosting any group rides?


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