FBM Fixed Gear http://fbmfixed.com/blog FBM Fixed Gear Wed, 30 May 2012 17:41:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Custom Paint – Grove Street Bikes NJ http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/dy1Q-RKGp1E/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=813#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 17:41:11 +0000 johnlee http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=813

Rodney at Grove street bicycles in NJ custom painted his personal sword a while ago.   It looks Radical

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Rodney at Grove street bicycles in NJ custom painted his personal sword a while ago.   It looks Radical

]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=813 0 fbm-749×498 fbm3-749×498 fbm2-749×498 http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=813 Shore Cycling Sports – Custom Sword Build http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/HUankGdHFyk/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=804#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 21:15:47 +0000 johnlee http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=804

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]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=804 0 sword 001 sword 002 sword 003 http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=804 48 and 52cm Sword SQ’s Now Available http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/p7LOmQwtdNc/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=798#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:35:11 +0000 Mike http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=798

The 2012 Sword SQ is available now in 48 and 52cm.  We picked them up from powder coat on Friday and they are ready to ship from Last Call Distro to your local dealer.  If you don’t have an FBM dealer near you they are available online direct from Last Call.

Check the Sword SQ spec page for geometry,...
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The 2012 Sword SQ is available now in 48 and 52cm.  We picked them up from powder coat on Friday and they are ready to ship from Last Call Distro to your local dealer.  If you don’t have an FBM dealer near you they are available online direct from Last Call.

Check the Sword SQ spec page for geometry, materials and sizing information.

FBM Sword SQ 48 and 52cm - side view

]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=798 0 FBM-Sword-SQ-48-and-52-clear-and-trans-black FBM-Sword-SQ-48-and-52-clear-and-trans-black-side-view http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=798 New Sword SQ Frameset Colorways http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/hVRI-SLZHyA/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=790#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:15:58 +0000 Mike http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=790  

The Sword SQ frameset colorways for 2012 are Trans Copper, Clear and Trans Black.

We have 56cm frames with matching forks in stock now, 52cm & 48cm sizes are coming soon.

Check out the frame specs here.

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FBM Sword SQ 2012 Colorways

The Sword SQ frameset colorways for 2012 are Trans Copper, Clear and Trans Black.

We have 56cm frames with matching forks in stock now, 52cm & 48cm sizes are coming soon.

Check out the frame specs here.

The Sword SQ Frameset - Trans Black

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Get a great deal on an FBM Sword frame during our Scratch and Dent Sale. We have 29 frames in stock that have cosmetic issues and we need to make room for the 2012 Swords.

Pick up one of these Swords for $315, a savings of $210 off of the regular retail price.

We have the following in stock:

  • 59cm – Aqua C

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]]> FBM Sword Frame - Scratch and Dent Sale

Get a great deal on an FBM Sword frame during our Scratch and Dent Sale. We have 29 frames in stock that have cosmetic issues and we need to make room for the 2012 Swords.

Pick up one of these Swords for $315, a savings of $210 off of the regular retail price.

We have the following in stock:

  • 59cm – Aqua Clear – Qty 2
  • 59cm – Black – Qty 1
  • 51cm – Aqua Clear – Qty 3
  • 51cm – Black – Qty 3
  • 49cm – Aqua Clear – Qty 5
  • 49cm – Black – Qty 3
  • 49cm – Clear Metallic – Qty 1
  • 49cm – Lollipop Red – Qty 1

These frames have the original Sword geometry, that you can check out here.

All sales are final so please check your sizing before you place an order.

Give us a call at 607-729-2803 or place your order online at Last Call Distribution.

The Aqua Clear and Gloss Black frames have the original Sword dropouts that you can check out here.

You can check out the Clear Metallic and Lollipop Red frames here.

The most common problem with the frames is “spider webbing” underneath the powder coat finish; like what is shown in the photo below.
FBM Sword frame - spider webbing under paint

Lollipop Red

Clear Mettalic

Aqua Clear

Gloss Black

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  • 55cm 2009 FBM Sword
  • Wound Up fork
  • 100mm Ritchey WCS stem
  • Thomson Elite seatpost
  • Selle San Marco concor
  • SRAM Omnium Cranks
  • MKS Sylvan Stream pedals, Cadence double straps
  • Specialized Trispoke front
  • Velocity Deep V laced to high flange fix/fix Phil rear
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  • 55cm 2009 FBM Sword
  • Wound Up fork
  • 100mm Ritchey WCS stem
  • Thomson Elite seatpost
  • Selle San Marco concor
  • SRAM Omnium Cranks
  • MKS Sylvan Stream pedals, Cadence double straps
  • Specialized Trispoke front
  • Velocity Deep V laced to high flange fix/fix Phil rear
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]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=758 0 brian1 brian2 http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=758 Sword Builds http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/mjRYk0RaAGw/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=743#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:00:55 +0000 johnlee http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=743

Heres another couple of photos of another sword we put together at the shop (www.rideonagain.com) in Vancouver B.C.

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Heres another couple of photos of another sword we put together at the shop (www.rideonagain.com) in Vancouver B.C.

]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=743 1 brian1 brian1 brian1 dave2 brian2 dave1 http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=743 This weekend! http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/Z7XoLVr8n24/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=739#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:34:44 +0000 johnlee http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=739

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]]> http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=739 0 fci3v2net http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=739 Rick Goulart – Yellow Sword http://feeds.fbmfixed.com/~r/FbmFixedGear/~3/SksKZ-dY0Uo/ http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=727#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:13:58 +0000 johnlee http://fbmfixed.com/blog/?p=727

If you like the looks of this yellow sword we have two 51cm swords available.  Holla at your local shop or check them out at Last Call Distro

 

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If you like the looks of this yellow sword we have two 51cm swords available.  Holla at your local shop or check them out at Last Call Distro

 

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