5 (Free) Bike Hacks - For Fixed Gear Tricks

This tutorial video breaks down some helpful tips and hacks for setting up your fixed gear bike better for tricks. All these bike modifications can be made for free – and also feature some inexpensive upgrades. Doing tricks on a fixed gear can often be difficult to learn, so make sure your bike is dialed-in so that you can learn the basics of doing tricks like wheelies, keo spins, 180’s, skids, and bunny hops. Proper bike maintenance is key, if you unsure how to perform this regular maintenance consult with your local bike shop.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – INTRO
0:39 – TIRE PRESSURE
2:03 – WHEELBASE
2:44 – CHAINS UPGRADES
3:12 – CHAIN TENSION
4:03 – TIGHTENING YOUR WHEELS
4:41 – ADJUSTING STRAPS
5:11 – PRACTICE BAILING
5:30 – HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
5:47 – ADDING SPACERS
6:19 – FLIPPING STEM
6:36 – SADDLE HEIGHT
7:46 - OUTRO

[clubmate]

The title should really be "5 bike hacks and 16 bonus tips". Awesome video, gang!

[KDWOLF]

I'm so excited. I just bought my bike last week. I love it.

[BriGriffin-psbs]

Jackson and the gang are what i aim to aspair to one day those guys are elite boss

[tripledijit]

This is potentially the most helpful video ive ever found. Thank you so much

[sleepingslightly]

Thanks again Jackson. Really appreciate you bud🤙🏾

[bobchapman]

I found your channel recently and have been watching a lot. Love your content!

Would you do a video suggesting some beginner bike recommendations?

I have a pretty high end BMX and I want to get something decent quality but cheap enough to that if I don't like it? I won't be out a ton. And bikes in this area?! Thanks. I love your content

[abayaubakir]

Hi! Love your videos!
I have a question. I have constantine with a carbon fork, how much to torque the fork compression plug?
Replaced mine due to the rust. But didnt find any info on manufacturer's website.

[MannequinOngaku]

If you have 3-piece bmx cranks and do maintenance on them: keep the sprocket on the axle exactly where it was before.

I learned this just recently but if you remove it and replace it arbitrarily, it will start to creak and develop play. It will anyways but keeping the sprocket in the same spot on the axle will help it last longer.

[Gojoaintdead]

damn this completes my 2021, waited for an update from u guys for like ages. Thank you!

[yogurette]

those Leica lens spacers are an outstanding detail. is there any place that still produce them ?

[gmendez]

hey, i just got my first pair of toe straps is there any tricks or easy way to get the second foot in?

[AlotlikeArham]

Thanks for putting in a lot of thought for the tips

[mikediscocyclomaniacs]

This video answered a few questions 8 had about chain tension and length. Thanks bro🌀🌀🌀

[BongSmoekern]

that half link chain link is a great idea i will try it by my self thanks dude....

[arikota]

Tip for tricks: try running an easier gear ratio to help with wheelie and spin tricks

[BrianMcElwain]

surprised not to see chainring centering/locating the tight spot to coincide with your usual track stand stance.

[beal]

does a smaller frame make things easier?

[Marvin]

Hey , I have been watching foad since 2020 and I have a question . What is the best ratio for fixed gear freestyle?

[MrReedEnt]

What size is your frame on your fixed? 54cm or 56cm?

[justintyler]

Hi I hope maybe someone sees and can help, I have bikes that are like 56cm and while I can ride them fine it feels like the bars are too lor for my comfort. I have an ebike single speed and it is a 58 and feels PERFECT, do I just need a bigger bike or is 56 good for tricks I am 6'2/6'1