Commutting on a fixie

[BlackPanther]

So what advantage is there in riding a fixed gear over a single speed (freewheeler)? I can only think that you may get slightly better exercise by not being able to lift off, and having a bit of braking available through the pedals. The downside would seem to be that it's harder setting off in the right position, and not being able to lift the pedals to go round a tight corner. Or am I missing something (I usually am.)

 

[derrick]

It'a a fixie to me,

 

[derrick]

My second commutte today and feeling more at one with the fixie, have just ordered a 13 tooth rear gear, i think that would suit my commutting better, well i will give it a go anyway,

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've been commuting on a Fixed for 5 years now and its been very good, I was commuting on a fixed in the late 1980's-early 1990's as well.
My Pearson has mudguards, carrier, Lights, Brakes back and front, runs a 44x18 65 inch gear on 165 cranks with clips and straps.
welcome to the club Derrick.

 

[totallyfixed]

Now where have I seen that bike before

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[GrumpyGregry]

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I've been commuting on a Fixed for 5 years now and its been very good, I was commuting on a fixed in the late 1980's-early 1990's as well.
My Pearson has mudguards, carrier, Lights, Brakes back and front, runs a 44x18 65 inch gear on 165 cranks with clips and straps.
welcome to the club Derrick.

Rug's a bit slack.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Rug's a bit slack.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

[QUOTE 2179010, member: 1314"]I've got the same step ladder as dave r.[/quote]
well give it back, it is holding his bike up.

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

I always thought a "fixie" was a football match with Bruce Grobelaar in goal

 

[fossyant]

My fixed is now garaged. Too cold, out comes ice bike.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

My fixed is now garaged. Too cold, out comes ice bike.

Thats interesting, I ride nothing but fixed right through the winter.

 

[derrick]

I always thought a "fixie" was a football match with Bruce Grobelaar in goal

Who is Bruce Grobelaar?

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Thats interesting, I ride nothing but fixed right through the winter.

I ride nothing but fixed during the summer and winter,at least I have been.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I ride nothing but fixed during the summer and winter,at least I have been.

I have a geared bike for sunny summer Sundays, but do most of my riding on the fixed.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

[QUOTE 2179284, member: 1314"]I'll post the handlebars tomorrow. I promise. As you're not coming to the xmas drinks. Boo.[/quote]
I am coming to the Christmas drinks. Unless I've been uninvited. My lame attempts at humour on bookface often seem to badly confuse!