Fyxation is better known for their colorful-but-tough nylon flat pedals adorning fixed gear bikes, but their new Mesa 61 takes the similar looking composite version and gives it a full 6061 alloy body.

Weight only goes up 29g (from 351g to 380g per pair), but we suspect the metal platform should be much stiffer and more durable. Platform is 106x100mm with a height of just 12.2mm at the front/rear edges (slightly thicker over the axle). It uses replaceable pins and is strap friendly. Spindle is chromoly with sealed bearing and DU bushing, and it can be installed with either an allen wrench or standard pedal wrench. Retail is $96.95.

Check the new combo kit for the Gates pedal after the break…

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Earlier this year we reviewed the Fyxation Gates pedals laced with Gates straps. After testing them for a summer, they proved worthy to mash, securing the feet without tearing up the kicks. Today, Fyxation released a similar, thinner platform with all the fun colors of the original – the Gates Slim.

Similar to the Gates, it gets a nylon body and a chro-mo spindle with rebuildable ball bearings. They’re 14mm thick (50% thinner than the originals) and 75g lighter, weighing in at 345g a piece. Pricing is $30 for the set, $70 for a kit that includes foot straps. Colors offered are black, white, green, orange, and pink.

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Here are a few internet deals for Black Friday’s shopping frenzy. Always, we suggest you shop first with your local bike shop.

• 20% off Fyxation gear through November 25th with coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY.
• Polar Bottle is offering 50% off any order of $50 or more with coupon code: MEGADEAL. Does not apply to their Benefit series. Sale ends Monday at midnight MST.
• Franco Bicycles have these frames on sale for Black Friday.
• Free shipping worldwide and 10% off all gear until Nov. 30th on all Sufferfest gear, except Darkside. Use code THESUFFERING.

Also please consider shopping with our advertisers – they keep Bikerumor going for your pleasure (or pain, depending on how you look at it.)

• Niner Bikes
• Performance Bikes is having a Door Buster sale from now until Sunday.
• Jenson has a huge sale going on this weekend.
• Hammerhead Bikes is having a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale.
• Hayes Disc Brakes
• Speedgoat Bicycles and componenets
• FaBike is running a Kickstarter campaign.
• Shirts and hats from The Pedal Pushers Club
• Carbon fiber bicycle frames from Appleman Bicycles.
• 25% off Hill Killer Apparel using code FRIDAY25.
• Bags and apparel from Mission Workshop.
• Bike components from Moment Industries.
• And ProGold bike lubes and cleaners will be having a Cyber Monday sale.

If you know of a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal that’s not listed here, leave a link to it in the comment section.

Fyxation just announced their leap to frames after growing as a parts-only company. With three new cro-mo 4130 frames – Quiver, Third Ward, and East Side – Fyxation’s now in the market for an entire bike. Availability is set for December.

The Quiver shown above is marketed as a versatile urban frame. It’s equipped with rack and fender mounts, a removable derailleur hanger, and removable cable stops. Spacing on the rear is 132.5mm with horizontal dropouts. A setup like this allows for a choice between 1×10 gearing, internal hubs, single speed, and fixed. Colors are black, white and silver and MSRP is set at $219 for frame and fork.

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There’s been an overall grumble lately, it seems, directed toward fixies because you-know-what is hitting theaters and is sure to cause a stir, drawing perhaps even more people to our favorite hobby and lifestyle. It could also bring more money, more bike advocacy, and more innovation. And yet here we are complaining (despite the fact many of us ride fixies and wallow in the process of making them look great, ride better, and skid even harder).

We’ve been interested in Fyxation for a while, specializing in cool fixie/commuter parts, and they sent over some sweet gear and components to spec and upgrade the bikes. Their Rodeo Pursuit Bulls arrived, an alloy bar wrapped with Fyxation cloth tape, and some nylon BMX-style Gates pedals and straps. So I strapped them on my brakeless ride and rode the streets like a maniac fakenger greased up with style.

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Fyxation has heard the noise and brought forth a 31.8mm oversized clamp section for their Rodeo Pursuit bullhorn handlebar.

Design is the same as the 25.4mm original, which is still available. They’ll come in 40 and 42 cm widths, with 40mm drop and 160mm reach. They are made of double butted 6061 T6 alloy and come in at 235g. Retail is just $44 and it’ll come in black only. More pics below…

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• Why do you train? Share why you get your butt out of bed every morning at 5am in 140 characters or less and win a trip for two as VIP guests to the 2013 BMC Training Camp in Santa Rosa, CA, courtesy of 2XU (Two Times You) performance wear. Other great gear prizes offered, too. Contest ends July 22nd and is open to residents of the US and Australia.
• Scott has partnered with Endomondo to offer the ScottWeek of Epic Rides Challenge. Sign up and compare yourself to the nation’s elite as they train and compete in the USAC XC National Championships held in Sun Valley, ID, home to Scott’s HQ. Once you reach 50 miles you are automatically entered to win one of 10 Scott prize packs. The more miles you log, the more entries you get!
• Ever thought about working as an action sports photographer? Here’s your chance to become a Fyxation sponsored photographer! Submit your bio and a portfolio here before July 4th and Fyxation will select 10 finalists that will receive free gear to photograph or record in video form and post to their Facebook page within 2 weeks for judging. Winner receives $300, gear, and a Fyxation sponsorship.
• NC’s Gran Fondo with Friends ride is scheduled for September 22nd with rides around Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain. Money raised from this pink ribbon ride will go to Earlier.org. Italian Pro racer Max Lelli will ride this event and give away a custom carbon Max Lelli bicycle frame to the highest fund raiser.

Wheels have always been my favorite part of a bike.  No other single part (do wheels count as a single part?) can effect how a bicycle performs as much as a set of wheels.  My personal preference isn’t always to go lighter however.  As I am a larger guy, and the majority of my riding is spent commuting, reliability is most important.  That’s why my personal wheels are usually a traditionally built 32 whole, 3 cross build.  That said, lightweight and low spoke count doesn’t have to equal a finicky or fragile wheel.

In searching for a reliable, do-it-all wheelset that would shave weight and add performance to the bike, I came across the A23 complete build from Velocity.  The low weight, wider 23mm rim, and great price point had me wanting a set.  That want turned into possession, and with close to 1000 miles on them now it’s time to share my experiences.  Click through for the full review.

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Fyxation is on the scene with a new video, featuring frames from Milwaukee Bicycle Co. and State Bicycle Co. built up with Fyxation parts. Peter Diantoni of Cog Magazine contributed lighting and photography, Ben Cycles the studio space, and Dan Mueller provided himself, the model rider.

Also, Fyxation is giving away a fresh bike on their Facebook page. Anyone that ‘likes’ the page has a chance at winning. Contest ends this coming Wednesday, March 21st.

Now in stock is a new component for your fixie, by Fyxation. They’ve catered to the urban rider for a while, featuring an array of components and urban tires. The Comet Track Drop is the freshest addition. No brakes? No problem! This bar looks great without ‘em. I just hope your knees and psyche can handle it. It features a subtle 40mm drop like the Fyxation Rodeo Bullhorn Pursuit Bar and an overall drop of 140mm. Colors offered are white, black, and silver in 40cm and 42cm widths. Pricing is $43.95. They are available through the Fyxation website, domestic, and international distributors. Pictured above, the bars are taped with Fyxation’s Loop Bar Tape. This tape comes in white, black, green, orange, and pink and costs $13.95. You can check it out here.

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