One of the most fun things about fixed gear bikes is building one that’s truly your own, and the best way to do that is with a handmade custom frameset. That’s what Mike from Berlin did with his Nöll Pursuit, handmade steel from Germany. Let’s take a closer look in this fixed gear bike check.
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Parts list:
Frameset:
Nöll Pursuit, Custom/Colnago fork
Handlebars/Stem/Headset:
BLB Roadrat/Random 1″ threaded/BLB headset
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Aliante R5/Nitto 66 triathlon seatpsot
Pedals:
Random platform pedals/Cinelli Kinks straps
Cranks/Bottom Bracket/Chainring:
BLB Pista cranks/Tange bottom bracket/AARN 49t chainring
Cog/Lockring/Chain:
Halo Fat Foot 16t/KMC
Rims/Hubs/Spokes/Tires:
Front: Halo Aero Track/Halo Track hub/Schwalbe Pro One
Rear: 90mm Carbon rim/Halo Track hub/Schwalbe Pro One
Accessories:
BLB front brake/brake lever
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27 Comments
Reminds me of that super dropped reddit bike that noone believed it would be rideable. Frame color is beautiful but the rest … meh
FxD.BLN ❤️
I've seen in German forums mentioned bike lanes are littered with broken glass. How do they ride on this tires….
I don't understand the hate, this bike is dope! A living contradiction, yes, but that's the fun of it. If it rips (and it sure looks like it does), then who cares
There are many custom frame builders in Germany that primarily focus on steel and titanium frames. You just don't see a lot of them around on social media because these small builders rather build bikes than engaging in social media BS.
If you are looking for chainrings that can satisfy the best sprinters in the world look for the 'made in Gemany' Gebhard chainrings.
The geometry seems extreme, but if you look at the seat to handlebar relation it’s pretty standard. If the top tube ran straight you’d just have the seat post extended more. My point is: it’s not as extreme as the frame shape would have you believe.
Its probably more important that the front wheel is aero as wind is already disturbed by the time it reaches the rear…
Are Poloandbike frames good quality?
zach…take some acting lessons, get a speaking coach, become the greatest voice over artist of all time.
Fuji feather full review plz. Thanks in advance
One little thing. Here in Germany you need two brakes to be legal. Having only one is as illegal as having none so he has that front brake one for its usage, not legality.
Got halo wheels on my fixed gear. For the price theyre a great alt to H plus if youre on a budget
Schwalbe is pronounced more like "Shwhy-buh".
With how much Damage I’ve been doing to my kidneys and liver during stupid quarantine…. I seriously doubt all three of them would be even to afford that frame 😂😂
Track end looks damn short, seriously?
I need your help. Went to 3 bike shops today and it seemed like they just tried to make a sale. I am looking for a fixie/single gear bike, something that looks good and cheap but also well made. Can you please give me some recommendations. Thank you!
Affinity Lo Pro frameset, $ 550.
actually curious to see how its rider fits on it with the saddle set this way in relation to its bb. The nitto 66 does it for me
Why the colnago fork? To me thats like buying an individual specialty made suit, but the trousers made by a different company.
Hey Zach! Wonder how many fixie points it would get? What's the point of a beautifull poursuit frame with stem at max high? 😉 and isn't that seat post looking weird that side with the back of the saddle aligned w the seat tube ? Look like the guy tried to reduce what a pursuit frame is made for…
Hey Zach,
this used to be my frame and i put some work into it. It had some transportdamage from storage and the seatpost diameter was rather weird with 29,8mm i think. I built in a sleeve and glued it to the frame then i honed down the rest to make it look like stock. The Paint is a metallic powder coat. Actually i had to clarify on a lot of pages , that this is a Nöll, since a lot of people asked and some had given wrong answers like orlowski.
We need more vids like this!!
I ofter ride on that old airport area, love it
Brake laws! 😂🤣
Does anyone know where I can get this frame?
I absolutely love the lo pro look of this bike it’s rare to builds like this