Why go fixie?

pmorgan1

Thanks

ooermissus

On the plus side, simplicity and that warm feeling of being one of the cool kidz. On the downside: hills, grounding pedals etc.

pmorgan1

ooermissus wrote:

On the plus side, simplicity and that warm feeling of being one of the cool kidz.

Simplicity aside appreciate if anyone can shed the light on that warm feeling

ride_whenever

It is slightly quieter than a singlespeed.

cougie

With direct drive to the wheel - it just feels different.

Less cleaning.
Less wear on brakes.
No faffing with gears.
No freewheeling - so you get a good workout.
Less to go wrong.
Less maintenance.
Supposedly better control in slippy conditions (not sure about that myself)

Its just a different ride from a normal bike. I like it.

asprilla

This might shed some light:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12709340

graeme_s-2

Because it makes you look fucking cool 8)