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The piste bike is a bicycle of a slightly niche genre.
Therefore, there are many ambiguous articles on the Internet, such as less information or those who are not familiar with it.
So, from Brotures, a specialty store for more than 10 years, a 15 -year -old staff wants to teach how to choose it!
~ What is a piste bike? ~
First of all, you have to know what kind of bicycle the piste bike is.
Originally, competition vehicles such as bicycle races and track racers are roots.
A major feature is a single gear + fixed gear without a transmission.
In Japan, it is popular because it is strongly rooted in street culture, so you can enjoy simple, unique and free customization.
By the way, overseas, it is generally called "Fixed Gear" or "Fixie".
・ Fixed gear
One of the characteristics of the fist bike, the fixed gear is linked to the rear wheels and pedals in a manner like a unicycle, and basically the pedal continues to spin without permission.
Therefore, the speed of sprinting and the ride comfort with a human horse are addictive, and you can also enjoy tricks unique to fixed gears such as skids.
Most piste bikes can also be customized to free gears that can be spinned by stopping the pedal.
・ Pist = No brake?
A piste bike that is often used overseas because it does not attach brakes in the competition.
Although the image of no brake is strong, it is prohibited to drive on public roads with no brakes in Japan.
So you can think of the brakes on the city riding pists sold in Japan from the beginning.
Be careful when importing from overseas.
~ How to choose a piste bike ~
Here is the main subject.
First of all, as a premise, it is not suitable for super long rides and rapid ups and downs due to the characteristics of the fist bike.
Nevertheless, most people's commuting distance and the slope in the city can be run without any problems.
I also commute to work on a pisted bike every day on a piste of 12km one way.
So it's important to choose a bike with your favorite design if you get on the city.
There is no clear genre for each model like a road bike,
I will tell you the points you want to care about when choosing a fixie bike.
■ material
The material used for most piste bikes is aluminum or steel.
The ride comfort and price will vary depending on the part number, processing, and design even with the same material, so please refer to the details of the bike you are interested in.
Aluminum is a material that can be hard and lightweight.
Many bikes look thick because they can form the thickness of the frame pipe thinly.
As a feature, it is a ride that gives a more direct feeling, and it is easy to convey the force on the pedal and accelerate rapidly.
I am good at stop and go, so it is recommended for those who want speed on town riding.
It is hard to rust and is easy to handle, but it may be corroded, so maintenance should not be missed.
Click here for the recommended selection of aluminum frames!
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Many steels use chromi molybdenum steel called chromoly.
It features a slender and classical silhouette.
Although it is weight compared to aluminum, it has a supple material and has excellent vibration absorption.
It is easy to get mild riding and is highly durable, so it is recommended for those who want a ride rather than speed.
In addition, a material called high tension steel (high ten) is often used for cheap fixes.
We don't recommend this much because it's heavy and fragile instead of cheap.
Click here for the recommended selection of steel frames!
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Budget
There are very few people who don't care about their budget when shopping.
But if it's cheap, it's ridiculous, and there's a reason why it's expensive.
Here, I will delve into how to buy a piste bike.
A finished car is a fixie bike sold by the manufacturer.
In general, I think this pattern is mostly when buying a bicycle.
Benefits: Excellent cospa and can embark the frame at the lowest.
Disadvantages: Parts of parts are often low, and everyone has the same finish.
Rose is a method of selecting parts one by one from the frame.
In the past, there was no finished car, so everyone was rose and riding.
Initial investment is higher, but you can make your ideal motorcycle on the shortest route, and in the long run, it is better to be completely rose.
Merit: You can make only one piste bike in the world.
Disadvantages: Initial costs increase.
This brand is recommended if you want to challenge the rose!
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~ Summary ~
Was it helpful for choosing a piste bike?
The most important thing is to ride a bike you like.
On top of that, I hope you can judge what kind of fixie bike of the characteristics is right for you.
A fixie bike is basically a bicycle that enjoys the city.
There are not many people who buy everyday clothes with emphasis on performance than design. It is like that.
The real pleasure of the fabric is to enjoy custom according to your lifestyle.
Please feel free to contact us because you can consult with parts, size fitting, test drive, etc.
TOSHI
