Fixies - I just don't get it

[simon the viking]

Fixie.... On C.C is that taken to mean fixed gear or fixed wheel as they mean totally different things and I've often wondered

Just asking like

 

[format]

"Passing Judgement"?

Please point me to the part of my original post that led you to believe I was because I've re-read it several times I can't find it?

My OP was just a question, that's all.

Fair enough, I took 'I await enlightenment' to be a snarky comment, I apologise if that's not the case

I'd still recommend trying one though!

 

[musa]

Fixed geared fixed wheel

All the same. The cog is attached directly to the hubs

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Fixed? Simples.

End of.

 

[palinurus]

I like having the ability to control my speed without touching the brakes, I particularly like this in wet weather. I miss it considerably when riding one of my other bikes.

 

[Spooner]

Fixie.... On C.C is that taken to mean fixed gear or fixed wheel as they mean totally different things and I've often wondered

Just asking like

Thanks for asking this. It's the sort of thing I want to know too but am too afraid to ask!

 

[HLaB]

Cool doesn't bother me (Ive never been good at that ); its the the feeling of being connected directly to the wheel and that little bit extra up hills I have to do in the flatlands Peterborough I perceive as good training. I switched to fix when my ss freewhweel fell apart in Feb (or March) and I though I'd hate it and want to switch back but never have.

 

[4F]

Because it is enjoyable to ride.

 

[simon the viking]

[QUOTE 2507943, member: 30090"]Fixed gear[/quote]

Cheers

 

[Herr-B]

You can reverse!

This thread has got me browsing fixies, but they all seem very expensive considering a certain lacking in parts, or just BSO. Plus it's hard to seperate (in the five minutes I've been looking) the fixies from the SS.

 

[4F]

Cool doesn't bother me (Ive never been good at that ); its the the feeling of being connected directly to the wheel and that little bit extra up hills I have to do in the flatlands Peterborough I perceive as good training. I switched to fix when my ss freewhweel fell apart in Feb (or March) and I though I'd hate it and want to switch back but never have.

Good to see you stuck with it, for me I would add there is something refreshingly simple about just keeping pedalling and once you are up to speed it is so simple to keep there. A Strava KOM is also smugly satisfying whilst riding fixed.

 

[derrick]

And most importantly you can get really good at track stands, love my fixie for commuting but would not use it on club runs or weekend rides.

 

[Leodis]

I would love a fixie, I don't think my legs will take carrot jeans

On a serious note I am really thinking about converting, sick to death of gear problems and the worry and cost of maintaining them, only downside is I have 2 miles of incline on the way home.

 

[HLaB]

Good to see you stuck with it, for me I would add there is something refreshingly simple about just keeping pedalling and once you are up to speed it is so simple to keep there. A Strava KOM is also smugly satisfying whilst riding fixed.

Mine's had two KOMs (or should that be K of the Flats)

 

[jonny jeez]

I assume its something like this list.
Simple, low maintenance.
cheap (yeah right)
Adds skill
Adds Control
Adds enjoyment
Feels smooth
Rugged
Racing heritage

cant wait to get mine