I've been wanting to build a full suspension fixed gear for a while. I also love the look of the USSR Takhion pursuit bikes, so had this crazy idea of mashing up a full suspension MTB frame with a track style front: a threaded fork plus an upside down quill stem. The rig rides surprisingly civilised considering the radical setup. It's been called an "abomination", which I take as a compliment Enjoy #fixedmindset #madeinmelbourne
Frame:
Kona Bass
Fork/Headset:
Classic threaded steel fork / 1" headset with Promax reducer
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Raceface Evolve DH / Raceface X-Type
Pedals:
Shimano SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Blackspire DS 104/32 / 16T flat mount cog
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Fixed gear
Saddle/Seatpost:
Merida / Microadjust
Brakes:
None observed
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche X-press track wheel / Michelin Pro Race 700x23C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex Z1000 / Maxxis Minion DH 26x2.35"
Accessories:
Rear shock Marzocchi Roco Air TST R with piggyback
More Info:
To ride, please bring copious amounts of bravery and ignorance!
Murdr Bike Series #01 (Nov 2025)
Added by jopas. Last updated about 1 month ago.
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ianiscaratti says:
this is not a full suspension but how do you call this: opposite hardtail? softtail? rigid fully?
Posted about 1 month ago
maurice says:
the front is the cockpit so the correct term is hard cock
Posted about 1 month ago
jopas says:
Yes reverse hardtail or softtail both make some sense :)
Posted about 1 month ago