Why do you ride fixed?

I'm sure everyone on Fixed Gear Republic has friends that don't ride fixed gear bikes and ask you why you ride with one gear that is fixed. We thought it would be cool to hear the reasons why you ride fixed.

So... why do you ride fixed?

Views: 60

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by jake reigle on November 5, 2010 at 2:32pm
lol i second that
Permalink Reply by Jamal Linguini on December 2, 2010 at 1:22pm
Nothing to adjust (beside the chain, every once in a while). No hassle, its the connection between the bike, me, and the road. Its the challenge aswell of hitting hills with only one gear, weaving inbetween cars and avoiding possible accidents, finding alternative routes...BLISS!
Permalink Reply by Jamal Linguini on December 2, 2010 at 1:24pm
If im gonna ride 20 miles, im gonna pedal 20 miles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2885aR6o6s
Permalink Reply by Nikko V G on December 2, 2010 at 2:51pm
I agree with you I put in a minimum of 250 plus miles a week on a 50/10t ratio riding hill,trails and traffic and it is a certain unity between rider and bike you can't find that can't duplicated with any other set-up. The fact of not using a hand brake and using my legs for speed and slowing makes me in complete control of my bikes.
Nikko
Permalink Reply by jake reigle on December 9, 2010 at 7:46am
lol there riding mongo
Permalink Reply by Gus. on December 2, 2010 at 2:00pm
simply, for the feeling of complete control. be one with the bike and the bike is one with you.
One Gear One love.
Permalink Reply by Antoine Caron on December 2, 2010 at 2:04pm
freewheel are booring
Permalink Reply by Alex Phenom on December 2, 2010 at 2:42pm
one of my reasons is cuz i control my own speed at my own rate and not the bikes
Permalink Reply by Dan on December 2, 2010 at 4:11pm
I ride because it's like running on a bike. Only you make it go faster and only you can slow it down. I love riding all bikes but a fixed gear makes me feel more connected to the bike. The bike and you become one.
Permalink Reply by M.T. on December 9, 2010 at 11:04am
i ride fixed because it's low maintenance and more control over your own bike =D
And it's alot of fun!

RSS

© 2012   Created by Fixed Gear Republic.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service