What is fun of riding fixed gear
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I'm really enjoying riding fixed. Not had a bike for about fourteen years and recently got back in the saddle.
I wanted to have mine fixed because i think it's a bit of a cop out when people have a bike styed like a typical fixed gear bike, but then have a freewheel.....seems a bit half assed.
I think there are many benefits to it, like having more control, being able to brake with your feet as well as your hands etc.
I do think there are also a fair few downsides though, such as not being able to ride too close to the kerb / sidewalk and going DOWNHILL really fast gets a bit scary.
Like everything, pros and cons.
I hate it when people take the piss out of the whole 'fixie scene' – you could criticise any group of people for being into something....