Santafixie has presented a new finish for the Santafixie Raval.
The new design of the Black Sunset connects with the Yellow Sunset finish, said the manufacturer, which it introduced last summer and also features a matte gradient between yellow and orange.
“On a matte black base paint, the new design stands out by showing off the matte red and yellow colours on the fork and chainstays,” said a statement. “The silkscreen on the headset and tubes in bright red shine brilliantly.”
Fixie/single-speed bikes with flip-flop hubs can be ridden with or without brakes, said the brand. There are two ways to brake without using actual brakes – the first is by progressively retaining the force on the pedals which will slow the bike down to a stop. The second is by skidding. For both braking techniques, Santafixie said it’s important to use straps or clipless pedals which will lock your feet to the pedals.