I'm a dedicated roadie, 4,000-5,000 miles per year, another 200 hrs per year on the trainer, ride lotsa rallies but don't race. I'm convinced a fixie would help my road riding -- round my stroke, etc., but there's more to it. I REALLY want a fixie but I can't put my finger on why it's a good thing unto itself. Is it just because I want another bike? Without flaming, please help me justify a fixie. I'm serious.... :thumbsup:

why? because... just try it (beg, borrow, steal), you'll be hooked

Go with the Force Luke!

Like it you will.

I couldn't figure out why I wanted one but I did, built up an old bike into an SS, 6 months later bought a new fixie and I've been hooked ever since. Of the approx 3K road miles last year I'd say 2000+ were fixed or Singlespeed.

Go with the Force Luke!

Like it you will.

I couldn't figure out why I wanted one but I did, built up an old bike into an SS, 6 months later bought a new fixie and I've been hooked ever since. Of the approx 3K road miles last year I'd say 2000+ were fixed or Singlespeed.

Since I built mine, My Klein road rig has sat on its rack,untouched. I think I'm gonna ebay it.

Incidentally, fixies are lberating. there are no "style points" riding a fixie. No ultra-expensive swag...no tech gear, no special shoes. just roll up one leg of your jeans, slide your sneaker into the toe clip, and go.

REALLY want a fixie but I can't put my finger on why it's a good thing unto itself.
No reason to articulate it, although there are countless threads on this issue already. Nevertheless, as you suggest, it helped my riding. Also, it's fun, isn't that enough?

Incidentally, fixies are lberating. there are no "style points" riding a fixie. No ultra-expensive swag...no tech gear, no special shoes. just roll up one leg of your jeans, slide your sneaker into the toe clip, and go.

All these things exist in plentiful supply.

You're not supposed to announce that you want a fixed gear. Acquiring one should be done in total secrecy so in the event it doesn't work out for you there's no shame. :D

My fixed rides definitely have helped my riding. My top RPM is much higher and I can stand up to more gear mashing without much muscle fatigue as a result of riding 48x18T on hills.

Just mind the geometry, I have a Pista and it sucks for anything over 50 miles. I have done a century on my Pista fixed and it SUCKED.

All these things exist in plentiful supply.


I'm living proof of that:p :p :p I have more $$$ swag on this bike than any other I own.....

I'm living proof of that:p :p :p I have more $$$ swag on this bike than any other I own.....

I just wish it didn't have that straight blade fork.

just because is a good enough reason

I get it...:thumbsup:

Time to start scouring ebay for a frame I know will fit...

I built up my 23 year old Schwinn Super Sport into my first fixie about a month and a half ago, and since my first ride have not desired at all to go back to my geared roadie bikes (and I have nice, modern light ones). At present, I ride about 3-4 times/ 5-8 hours per week year round in mixed rolling & moderately hilled areas. The only exception would be on group rides(which I rarely do), since I wouldn't keep up with the groups I ride with. I calculated about 15% average overall less speed on the fixie, mostly due to having to go slower down big hills & having top continuous cruising speed on flats of about 21-22 mph. Riding a 42x16(70 inch) gear isn't really as undoable as I would have thought, except on only the steepest of hills. Love that bike! Do it!

It's always nice to have more than one arrow in the quiver.

A fendered, cruiser fixie for the commute. A stiff, quick fixie for fun/fitness flat rides of 25-35 miles.

And two geared roads for when that road "goes up!"

I ride them all.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/bik/515107351.html
I get it...:thumbsup:

Time to start scouring ebay for a frame I know will fit...

Not sure your size and this is probably too big... but just in case... I think this would make a great fixed gear...






Here's my fixed masi, a lower end version back from the early 90's I think:

http://www.jerearnold.com/Masicenter.jpg

Here's me post whoring my Pista.

http://velospace.org/files/studio1.jpg

I'm living proof of that:p :p :p I have more $$$ swag on this bike than any other I own.....


Wow, pretty David Cheakas(sp?) bike there, don't see to many of those!! How do you like it?

He painted my ciocc red a couple of years ago, did a great job.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/bik/515107351.html


Not sure your size and this is probably too big... but just in case... I think this would make a great fixed gear...






Here's my fixed masi, a lower end version back from the early 90's I think:

http://www.jerearnold.com/Masicenter.jpg

Thanks, Peds... I like YOUR bike! What size? Is it for sale? ...Just kidding. I ride a 56 Colnago.