Our New Commercial!

Check out our moving picture debut! In color!

keepin' it real, conch cruiser style

Tomas dropped by the other day with a major chain problem and a bleeding thumb that prolly needed minor surgery. We got the chain treated and released the bicycle healthy and ready to cruise; but not before I shot this photo of Tomas, his bicycle and his rusty key. Yep. I have seen it all. Rusted headsets, rusty handlebars, completely rusted fenders, rusted out frames, chains and locks....and now...a rusty key.

Fundraiser For Moe, Satuday 1/15

The fundraiser at Stay Fit Studios was a full house and brought in over $3,000! I stopped by for about an hour to donate some money and jump on a bike for my first spin class. I was a sweaty mess! A projector was set up to show photos of the ride on a screen whilst everyone pedaled...or spun. It was my first time spinning and i have no idea what to call it! There was a great vibe and I was thankful to be able to take part. Best wishes to Moe! 3000plus



Another shot of the spinners! I am not sure how everyone could keep the pace the whole time. I took a few breaks, but lots of riders pedaled the entire time as the instructors rotated shifts. Wow. And there aren't even hills here to enjoy.

Smart Ride 6

229 cyclists left Miami last Friday morning enroute to a wet, cold and blistery Key West to raise money for AIDS related charities in Florida. 100% of all money raised goes to a variety of organizations to help many, many people. 100%! Please check out the Smart Ride website for much more information about the ride. Hundreds more volunteers helped make the ride successful and wonderful. I have heard so many great stories from people involved and was lucky enough to attend the closing ceremonies; that my heart is super warm. Great job everyone! The above photo shows the amount of money raised at the time; it is now thousands more thanks to many donors and volunteers continuing to bring in the money. This post barely scrapes the surface of the 2010 Smart Ride. I cannot do it justice. Patrick closed down Fixed Gears so Max and I could attend the ceramonies. He had also been gone for the last few days as a volunteer mechanic and helped many people with their bicycles along the two day, 165 mile ride. Please also check out the Conch Republic Cyclist who rode the ride and will have a much better post and inside view!



There was a tent to keep the bicycles out of the nasty weather. The loop around the island was canceled and the closing ceremony at the AIDS Memorial at the White Street Pier was moved to the HOV School auditorium.


Crici Stroy-Martin, crew manager and ride committee member, addressing the emotional crowd.



A riderless bike was walked though the crowd as a song was played to pay respect to those who could not ride today. A very emotional moment for many.



Rosie's Bar and Grill was presented the Founder's Award for contintiued service. They have helped with every smartride, helping and feeding many riders and crew. I heard many amazing things about their Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast this year.





Glen Weinzimer, the founder of Smartride. Thank you Glen! Well done.



There were about 16 motorcycles helping to ensure riders are safe on road. Any issue they couldn't handle would quickly have them on the radio to get right vehicles to help out with any situation.



Another shot of all the bicycles trying to stay dry during the ceremonies!

Sunday Funday meeoooow!

Just another day in Key West. Cats riding zebras. purrrrrrr.......


Rusty Conch Cruisers or crazy fixies...this is a bicycling town!



The Amycat got a flat after breakfast of catnip and mimosas but we got her purrring again soon!

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years From Fixed Gears!!!

We opened at 12:15 and were even able to answer questions!

Thank you to everyone for a great 2009 in Key West and cheers to an amazing 2010!

"Discerning customers choose Fixed Gears"

A new client brought in their Specialized S-Works with a creaking bottom bracket issue for us to attend to. We opened everything up and discovered some (fresh)water in the bottom bracket and a bearing thats already showing some corrosion after only 300 miles.


We also removed a couple spacers and cut down the stem.