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Single Speed Fixie Bicycles?
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:36 am
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:36 am
Anyone have any experience with one of these?? I'm looking into buying one for casual*(I am not cyclist and haven't had a bike since I was like 13, so don't hate) riding with my son, and the occasional exercise.
Fairly inexpensive and have good reviews from every site I've looked at.
LINK
Fairly inexpensive and have good reviews from every site I've looked at.
LINK
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Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:39 am to Jizzamo311
That will work. Some cool wheel options there. Reminds me of a basic Retrospec but cheaper.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:42 am to Jizzamo311
Nvm, was assuming this was a true fixie with no brakes
This post was edited on 4/2/16 at 10:49 am
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:43 am to Jizzamo311
Personally, I have two bikes. One fixie and one mountain bike. As for the fixie, I bought it on Craigslist for $100, took it to a bike shop to have it checked out and I got a great deal on a solid bike. Having said that, the fixie is great for just riding around town. If you have to battle any hills, be prepared. Enjoy 
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:45 am to Jizzamo311
I have a pure fix and it's much better than the one you listed.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:49 am to Jizzamo311
never heard of them
I've been eyeballin a 5-speed at costco for 179.00 ...happy hunting...
I've been eyeballin a 5-speed at costco for 179.00 ...happy hunting...
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:51 am to Jizzamo311
Unless you are a hipster or want to be part of the fixed gear subculture, why on earth would you want one?
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:52 am to Jizzamo311
My fixie is convenient and gets me from A to B. Very light, indestructible, no bells and whistles including brakes.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 10:59 am to Jizzamo311
I would get a single speed but not a fixed gear one. You do realize that there is no coasting on a fixed gear right? If the back tire is moving then you are pedaling.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:02 am to Jizzamo311
You are going to get beat up
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:05 am to roadGator
quote:
fixed gear subculture
so, this "fixie" thing has no coast funtion?!
screw that, my legs need a bit of rest...
This post was edited on 4/2/16 at 11:07 am
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:05 am to 8thyearsenior
At least get a free wheel and some breaks. I understand keeping it simple. Especially in a very flat area. But a fixed rear hub just doesn't seem fun.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:08 am to 8thyearsenior
quote:
I would get a single speed but not a fixed gear one. You do realize that there is no coasting on a fixed gear right? If the back tire is moving then you are pedaling.
I see people struggling on inclines all the time, makes no sense to me.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:09 am to retired trucker
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so, this "fixie" thing has no coast funtion
LOL. No.
I've seen them with front brakes but other than that these are your options to stop/slow down. True fixies don't use brakes as I understand it.
-reverse pressure on pedals
-skid stop by locking up the pedals
-skip stop by lifting the back tire and stop pedaling while it's off the ground
(all these require clips or straps and I had to google how to stop this type of bike)
-crash into something or someone
That's all I can think of. There may be more creative ways to stop a "fixie".
This post was edited on 4/2/16 at 11:23 am
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:19 am to Jizzamo311
As someone who has owned a number of bikes, I do not recommend a Fixie. A single speed is fine, but not a Fixie. Make sure you know the difference as many people don't.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 11:21 am to roadGator
quote:
-reverse pressure on pedals
-skid stop by locking up the brakes
-skip stop by lifting the back tire and stop pedaling while it's off the ground
(all these require clips or straps and I had to google how to stop this type of bike)
-crash into something or someone
WTF-?
seems to me, only an inexperienced rider would by one of those
that are useless as tits on bull to me...
Posted on 4/2/16 at 2:07 pm to thegreatboudini
This one can be a single speed (flip flop back wheel) as well.
Posted on 4/2/16 at 2:22 pm to Jizzamo311
single speed fixie? that's redundant.
There's only fixie and direct drive.
1 you have fixed gear
the other you have no gears and if you pedal you move, if you don't you don't. if you pedal backwards, you go backwards.
Unless I got the names screwed up.
There's only fixie and direct drive.
1 you have fixed gear
the other you have no gears and if you pedal you move, if you don't you don't. if you pedal backwards, you go backwards.
Unless I got the names screwed up.
This post was edited on 4/2/16 at 2:30 pm
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