Fixies

[flattythehurdler]

@The Wild Colonial Bhoy

anyone have any views on brakeless fixies?

I don’t think anyone with first hand experience has lived long enough to post. Fixes or single speeds are great for commuting. I reckon I do about 5000 miles a year commuting on one. Whereas before, being a lazy bastard, I used to grind my way through a set of gears every winter, I now have to change the chain once every two years is all. Front and back brakes though. My commuting bike is permanently filthy though. Like my wife used to be before I met her.

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

@flattythehurdler

I don’t think anyone with first hand experience has lived long enough to post. Fixes or single speeds are great for commuting. I reckon I do about 5000 miles a year commuting on one. Whereas before, being a lazy bastard, I used to grind my way through a set of gears every winter, I now have to change the chain once every two years is all. Front and back brakes though. My commuting bike is permanently filthy though. Like my wife used to be before I met her.

yes, I couldnt see myself not having brakes. It’s taking the concept too far.

Also I find the thoughts of gears now as repugnant

When I see lads like Mac post about their cycling exploits on their bikes I feel like they are spineless charlatans and I detest them

[Sidney]

[quote=“The Wild Colonial Bhoy, post: 816659, member: 80”]im loathe to put this up here but here is a cracking fixie joke

Wanna know the absolute without a doubt best way to enrage a fixed gear riding hipster?

Suggest that he actually ride his track bike on the track.:D:D:D[/quote]
Classic lolz.

[Sidney]

yes, I couldnt see myself not having brakes. It’s taking the concept too far.

Also I find the thoughts of gears now as repugnant

When I see lads like Mac post about their cycling exploits on their bikes I feel like they are spineless charlatans and I detest them[/quote]
Handlebars also seem a bit superfluous to those like myself who don’t need them. Cycling without handlebars also helps to maintain a better posture whereas the crouched position when riding with them can end up giving you lower back problems.

[corner_back]

@The Selfish Giant there’s a film starring a lad on a fixie on rte 2 now.

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

Signing back in

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

Stunning post

[flattythehurdler]

I’m toying with getting an electric single speed.

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

Go for it

Micromobility is great for the planet

[TreatyStones]

I saw Brian Leddin cycling a stupid looking contraption the other day. I assume it was some type of fixie

[Alphakrul1]

This company make gorgeous fixies. A delight to ride.

Man - Vinyl Series

Sadly, the one I bought was nicked off the island in O Connell St.

[backinatracksuit]

He usually rides a folding electric bike

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

Is there such a thing