Just got a fixie and want to learn the basic fundamentals, where the trackstand is where to start. In this video, the man shows us the best way to trackstand, by shifting forward and back. Not enough “how to” videos on fixed gear are online, and since their are an abundance of bmx, this will be the next phase. Via Lockedcog.

We have all seen this phrase used with skateboarding, but sooner or later it had to be done with the fixed gear scene. The Fixed Gear Is Not A Crime Stickers were designed by Fixed Gear Switzerland, and due to the wide spread crackdown from the cops, maybe they should start reading these. Colors available are black, blue, red or green. Via Pedal Consumption.

Although this is not specifically built for a fixed gear bike, the Cantilever And Press Wall Mounted Wood Bike Rack is really cool, and can be used universally. This wood bike rack will be on display at Art Velo in Seattle from November 1st – 14th. Via Pedal Consumption.

Mike Giant has teamed up with Cinelli once again for a highly anticipated catalog. The Mike Giant x Cinelli Catalogs are shipping out now. For those of you that do not know who Mike Giant is, well he is the owner of Rebel 8, a clothing brand out of San Francisco. Via Locked Cog.

For Jared Leto’s new music video “Thirty Seconds to Mars”, the man was riding a fixed gear bike. Posted on the bands website, they announced a night ride in downtown Los Angeles and anyone was invited to come. Footage will be used for the next single “Kings and Queens”. Via Cyclelicio.

The good people at Urban Velo have announced Issue 16 is releasing just in time for Halloween, and for now we have a sneak peak. If you subscribe, Issue 16 will be in the mail shortly. Other options: you can subscribe to the podcast version, or download the PDF. Check it out at Urban Velo.

If you ride in Sacramento California without brakes, the cops will get you! Sacramento police are targeting downtown fixed gear riders for not using brakes. Kind of funny with all the crime going around that these cops are wasting their time on petty stuff. Tickets are issued for those that “break the law”, labeled as fix it tickets and costs about $25. SNR has a good write up on it, stop by to read more.

Ewan McGregor, a bike riding fanatic who loves to ride fix, has a sweet fixed gear in the new movie The Last Word. This movie will take place in Glasgow, and is directed by David Mackenzie. The frame is a Gorilla, and Ewan grabbed two, one for the movie and the other for personal riding. Via Bike Reviews.

Combining a long list of artists, the Artcrank San Francisco 2009 event will take place this Saturday October 24th at the Chrome Messenger Bag store. Free to get in, all posters are $30, and better yet Chrome and Artcrank will donate $4.00 for every poster purchased to Bikes to Rwanda. Grab your bike and head down, and have some fun!

While stumbling around on the web, I came across a new book called Global Fixed Gear Bike Culture. With each day, the growth of fixed riding is expanding, while this book clearly shows it. Furthering on, the book details the roots of fixed gear bikes by tracing the history back to the 19th century.