Who rides a fixie?

[luisgonz]

Originally Posted by 1Via!

I see more and more in the bike lockers at school.

Seems like a dumb concept for transportation to me.

How the hell does it seem dumb. I know Los Angeles is nothing like New York, But I can get to places faster on the bike then in my cars. Plus I dont have to use gas.LOL I can ride for miles, $60 for tires every 2 months 5days a week sounds good to me Beats $45 every 5days. You do the math.

[1Via!]

Originally Posted by luisgonz

How the hell does it seem dumb. I know Los Angeles is nothing like New York, But I can get to places faster on the bike then in my cars. Plus I dont have to use gas.LOL I can ride for miles, $60 for tires every 2 months 5days a week sounds good to me Beats $45 every 5days. You do the math.

I'm in no way bashing bikes; more power to you for riding.
But, a fixed gear sounds like you're just asking for trouble, especially around here in western Washington.
I wouldn't bother trying to negotiate most places in the Seattle area on a fixie. Give me a freewheel if i'm going to be dealing with any real elevation changes.