Off the shelf fixie?

I could never ride a bike called Hillbrick - so apt to my complete lack
of climbing prowess!

Donga

Donga said:

I could never ride a bike called Hillbrick - so apt to my complete lack
of climbing prowess!

Donga

I could ride it if I taped over the "Hill" part of the name - I'm slow on the flat as well as the hill. 😄

SteveA

Dunno much about track bikes, but for the street it seems alittle too much bum up - nose down sort riding possie.
The fork doesn’t look like it’l take a front brake. Hang on I’ll ring ‘em…….. their answering machine doesn’t know…..

I kinda look at street going track-bikes like retired greyhounds, too old to be competitive but OK to take around the streets…..

dtmeister said:

Any opinions on this? Anyone seen one and know if it will take a front
brake?

http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod1120.htm

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not bad. dunno 'bout brake-ness but I'd be more worried about the harsh/twitchy geometry of such a beast. checkout the Specialized langster for same price with 2 brakes
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Marx SS said:

Dunno much about track bikes, but for the street it seems alittle too much bum up - nose down sort riding possie.
The fork doesn’t look like it’l take a front brake. Hang on I’ll ring ‘em…….. their answering machine doesn’t know…..

I kinda look at street going track-bikes like retired greyhounds, too old to be competitive but OK to take around the streets…..

This maybe more suitable

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However, track geomemtry does not really suit the road.

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Quoted message said:

Any opinions on this? Anyone seen one and know if it will take a front
brake?

http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod1120.htm

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I have a Hillbrick Pista track bike. Bought new November 2005 for $850 59cm
frame. There is a hole at the top of the forks wich would allow a mount for
a brake. on the rear stays there is very small hole. It may/may not take a
brake there.

I raced for a season on the track with the bike. Only prob was the spokes
loosening and rear wheel going out of true. But i am a large lad and should
be expected on a new bike in the "running" in period. No probs now.

Email me for pictures if you want and i will try and send some to you
tomorrow (Friday). Address mhynes1972 at bigpond (remove) dot com.

Cheers

Beanzy

phamcam said:

This maybe more suitable

freedommachine.com.auframe welcome.htmOpen ↗

However, track geomemtry does not really suit the road.

aaah. that's the one (locally!)

tinyurl.comp7cmqOpen ↗

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I could never ride a bike called Hillbrick - so apt to my complete lack
of climbing prowess!

Donga

Hillbrick is the name of the frame builder being Paul Hillbrick. He is based
in Sydney. This particular model is his "entry level track bike. The bike
the OP is considering is built to his design and specifications in Taiwan to
keep the price down. He has been building frames for many years. My mate has
a Hillbrick track bike 15 years old. Still in great condition. He also makes
high end frames and custom frames. See www.hillbrick.com.au.

Cheers

Beanzy

Beanzy said:

I have a Hillbrick Pista track bike. Bought new November 2005 for $850 59cm
frame. There is a hole at the top of the forks wich would allow a mount for
a brake. on the rear stays there is very small hole. It may/may not take a
brake there.

I raced for a season on the track with the bike. Only prob was the spokes
loosening and rear wheel going out of true. But i am a large lad and should
be expected on a new bike in the "running" in period. No probs now.

Email me for pictures if you want and i will try and send some to you
tomorrow (Friday). Address mhynes1972 at bigpond (remove) dot com.

🙂 Cool, thanks for the info. I'm 193cm, how tall are you? Given the max
size is 59cm, I was thinking it might be a bit small for me..

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flyingdutch said:

phamcam said:

This maybe more suitable

http://www.freedommachine.com.au/frame_welcome.htm

However, track geomemtry does not really suit the road.

aaah. that's the one (locally!)

http://tinyurl.com/p7cmq

🙂) Cool, I didn't know there was anything like this available
locally. 62cm looks just right. Runs away to look at bank account...

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Quoted message said:

Beanzy said:

I have a Hillbrick Pista track bike. Bought new November 2005 for $850
59cm
frame. There is a hole at the top of the forks wich would allow a mount
for
a brake. on the rear stays there is very small hole. It may/may not take
a
brake there.

I raced for a season on the track with the bike. Only prob was the spokes
loosening and rear wheel going out of true. But i am a large lad and
should
be expected on a new bike in the "running" in period. No probs now.

Email me for pictures if you want and i will try and send some to you
tomorrow (Friday). Address mhynes1972 at bigpond (remove) dot com.

🙂 Cool, thanks for the info. I'm 193cm, how tall are you? Given the max
size is 59cm, I was thinking it might be a bit small for me..

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.dt

I am 181 cm. Short legs, long torso (and a bit wide!!). Fits me fine. Still
a fair bit od adjustment up in the seat pole. I also have the stock stem
angled up to suit my back better. I guess you could put a longer stem on if
required.

If you need any other info i will try to help..

Cheers

Beanzy

dtmeister said:

flyingdutch said:

phamcam said:

This maybe more suitable

http://www.freedommachine.com.au/frame_welcome.htm

However, track geomemtry does not really suit the road.

aaah. that's the one (locally!)

http://tinyurl.com/p7cmq

🙂) Cool, I didn't know there was anything like this available
locally. 62cm looks just right. Runs away to look at bank account...

If you're (or anyone else) interested, a friend of mine is trying to
flog his old Hillbrick track bike. It's all suntour stuff (old!) and
is 58cm I think. Very twitchy track geometry, but maybe some SS/FG
loon might want it? I don't think it'd take a front brake though. I
think he's after about $600 for it, but he may be take less.

Beanzy said:

I am 181 cm. Short legs, long torso (and a bit wide!!). Fits me fine. Still
a fair bit od adjustment up in the seat pole. I also have the stock stem
angled up to suit my back better. I guess you could put a longer stem on if
required.

If you need any other info i will try to help..

Thanks for the help, but I think that something like the link FD posted
looks more suitable as it has brakes and a 62cm frame which will
probably fit me.

http://tinyurl.com/p7cmq

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Bleve said:

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If you're (or anyone else) interested, a friend of mine is trying to
flog his old Hillbrick track bike. It's all suntour stuff (old!) and
is 58cm I think. Very twitchy track geometry, but maybe some SS/FG
loon might want it? I don't think it'd take a front brake though. I
think he's after about $600 for it, but he may be take less.

usually track bikes are a good buy in terms of low wear and quality parts.

Suntour is consistently good gear, and sought after by club racers who want quality and reasonable price (still some good NOS, & NIB on eBay too)

IMHO Old Dura Ace is a bit suspect and wears quickly, as opposed to Old Campag, but the new Dura Ace is excellent running gear along with any variant of Campag Pista items.

best thing is to get some one who has ridden track to check the bike out , if they have a couple of seasons under their belt they should have an eye for wear, damage and usefullness... some standard makers seem to think that track bikes should all be vertical and twitchy ( hmm some fibreglass/composite rig springs to mind), "BuT" really, a track bike should fit the rider, just like a road bike and it is what converts your physiological capability into performance that is satisfactory to you that matters... and it should be pain free...and comfortable and you should be able to ride with confidence that it wont buck you off at the first hard session you try at power jumps.

This then equates to converting a trackie to a road going fixie too.

have a frame that fits you and a basis of running gear that is reliable and servicable.

Track is fun...try it, sure works up an appetite for pizza and beer

Fixies are drool things whether on the boards or the road...simply elegant pure bikes...they make for a sensational ride experience if you can handle the pure connected vibe of you and the bike being one...