Nope. No fucking way I would ride my commute on a fixie
I would be dead by time time I got to the first down hill.
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:14, 1 reply, 11 years ago)

I would like a single geared bike, they look good, but they seem pretty impractical unless you're a woman and have a basket on the front.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:15, Reply)

They're very low maintenance, easy to repair and cheap to replace bits.
However say bye bye to 35mph+
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:19, Reply)

I like that low maintenance aspect. And the minimal look.
But I think I need gears. I might get one just for fun at some point though.
( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:20, Reply)

This is exactly right. I have several bikes and the single speed is definitely the "quick ride to the shops" bike
I rode it to work today because my main commuter is fucked
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:32, Reply)

And live in Amsterdam.

(Pookie Bear had some very shiny foez, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:28, Reply)

I dunno.
I live in Cornwall and its all up and down hills and it wasn't much tougher than the average ride. Fixies definitely are best in flat areas but as long as you choose the right gear when you build it you'll be fine with a singlespeed
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:30, Reply)

Prefer a decent mountain bike for city hopping.

(Pookie Bear had some very shiny foez, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:36, Reply)

I think having the limitations of a single gear setup could be fun, in it's own way.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:38, Reply)

Yup. Spinning and using your legs as gears is interesting

( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:44, Reply)

I have a mountain bike for rides through the woods etc
but I miss the speed when I ride one on the road. Mind you, not much in the way of cities down here in pasty land. Our only city is small enough that you don't need a bike. you can walk end to end in 10 minutes.
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:39, Reply)

Oh Bullshit
Fixies are not best for anything other than showing how stupidly out of touch you are with developments in bike technology. Gears don't require huge amounts of maintenance and anyone who claims otherwise is a flid.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:59, Reply)

Right what I meant is Fixies are not suited for hills
not that they are better than other bikes. My opinion on fixies is thus "If you ride one you are a fucking idiot"
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 9:01, Reply)

Most of the women I know have tits on the front
I didn't know there were upgrade options
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:29, Reply)

Ladies front upgrades are available but very expensive for what you get.

( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:31, Reply)

Some have its on the side and back too.
You know, other women.
Not me.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:33, Reply)

Yours are between your knees
amirite?
( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:34, Reply)

Ankles, these days.

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:34, Reply)

You mean Cankles don't you?

( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:36, Reply)

: (

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:38, Reply)

Sad face = acknowledgement of TRUFAX

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:39, Reply)

Was the rugby version of Alouette written for B3th?

( Peej, Thu 29 Aug 2013, 8:43, Reply)