Commutting on a fixie

[Miquel In De Rain]

That looks just like me...almost 8000 miles completed on the fixie mainly via commuting,this is my second stretch I also did it in the mid 90's.I've adjusted to the fixie quite well,rode the Audax 2006 for the first time in over a year today.(testrun,not commute)Aim to complete over 200 commutes on the fixie by the end of this year...Will have to count them up as it's more than that.

I've actually done 190 (from 2012) + 139 (from 2011) 329 consecutive fixie commutes with 13 to go this year and the first time since 2009 I will do over 200 cycle commutes in a year.

 

[gaz]

That looks just like me...almost 8000 miles completed on the fixie mainly via commuting,this is my second stretch I also did it in the mid 90's.I've adjusted to the fixie quite well,rode the Audax 2006 for the first time in over a year today.Aim to complete over 200 consecutive commutes on the fixie by the end of this year...Will have to count them up as it's more than that.

STAHP! You are hurting my ears!

 

[Teuchter]

Isn't worrying about being caught out calling it a "fixie" instead of "fixed gear" as used by proper, non hipster cyclists who want everyone to know that they know what they're talking about, about as hipster as you can get?

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

I can't believe at work sometimes I have to explain what a fixie is.This is to the road tax brigade mainly.

 

[Ian H]

Still wrong. 'Fixed gear' is an Americanism. In the UK it's 'fixed wheel', or just 'fixed'.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Still wrong. 'Fixed gear' is an Americanism. In the UK it's 'fixed wheel', or just 'fixed'.

Is "fixie" ok?

 

[AndyRM]

I just call mine 'one of my bikes'...

 

[clarion]

on t'cog. Nowt else.

 

[Teuchter]

I fixed my bike at the weekend... now the derailleur works again.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Learn to trackstand, on a fixed wheel you should (with some practise) be able to trackstand regardless of the position of the crank arms.

Im slightly ok but not that good at this and not confident enough.Christ I should be I know the bike well enough.

 

[Ian H]

Is "fixie" ok?

Yes. As long as it's got funny-coloured wheels, no brakes, a silly gear, and hasn't been ridden further than three miles at a time.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Yes. As long as it's got funny-coloured wheels, no brakes, a silly gear, and hasn't been ridden further than three miles at a time.

No but im working on it,I've already got one of those couriers locks,just need a belt that fits.

 

[Ian H]

No but im working on it,I've already got one of those couriers locks,just need a belt that fits.

Actually, as long as you ride it, I don't care what you call it. My old fixed-wheel has carried me many thousands of miles.

 

[totallyfixed]

Yes. As long as it's got funny-coloured wheels, no brakes, a silly gear, and hasn't been ridden further than three miles at a time.

And just to add definitely no mudguards, and handlebars the same width as the saddle.
BTW Ian, expected to see you in the Nat 25 last year and Nat 50 this year although the latter was a debacle.

 

[Ian H]

And just to add definitely no mudguards, and handlebars the same width as the saddle.
BTW Ian, expected to see you in the Nat 25 last year and Nat 50 this year although the latter was a debacle.

I'm afraid I only play at the short-distance stuff, though I must get my act together if I want to do well in next year's 24 - but all this is drifting somewhat off-topic.