Mar
22
Particularly in urban areas, there is a growing trend of people liking fixed gear bikes, which are also called “fixies.” This means a bike with one single gear that is directly connected to the wheels meaning that whenever the wheels are turning, the pedals will be turning too: no coasting is possible. In some cases, these bikes don’t even have brakes and to stop, you exert back pressure on the wheels.
Originally this trend came from track bikes which were used for indoor bike racing. These were stripped down bikes which were made to minimize weight. They didn’t need gears or brakes due to their use on the track. Eventually people started using these on the streets, probably beginning in the bike messenger subculture.
The appeal of a fixed Wheel Bike is mostly about glamour and much less about function, performance or efficiency. The truth is that they are hard to ride successfully and many people like the challenge. On the other hand, they can be very dangerous in urban environments. Particularly those without real brakes may have a hard time stopping in an emergency braking situation.
Less crazy riders add a pair of traditional brakes or even just a Front Brake for safety. Another way to make them more safe is to use a Free Wheel hub which will allow coasting and no longer means that the pedals must always turn while the wheels are turning. This makes the bikes easier to ride and dramatically safer as compared to a true fixie.
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Willworx Superstand Heavy Duty Shop use Bike Stand Fixie Road Bike MTB Hybrid $45.99 |
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Park Tool CT-5 Compact Chain Tool Fixie Road Mountain Bike Chain Tool $13.99 |
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SHIMANO SHARKFIN MTB BIKE/FIXIE/SPORTS BIKE/BMX CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR NOS BLACK $6.31 |
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KUSTOM SEALED Ltd EDITION WOOD EFFECT OUTLAND MTB BIKE/FIXIE PEDAL RRP £39.99 $15.79 |
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RACING BIKE ITALIAN MADE IN 80′s 22.2mm ITM ALLOY HANDLEBAR STEM 70mm SUIT FIXIE $15.79 |
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FIXIE SPORTS ROAD BIKE LIGHTWEIGHT CHROMO PLASTIC SHORTIE MUDGUARDS NOS $15.79 |
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ALLOY BRAKE LEVERS FOR V-BRAKES RED SUIT MOUNTAIN BIKE FIXIE BMX HIGH QUALITY $7.89 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Light Blue $16.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Purple $16.99 |
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NOS Suntour XC Pro Expert GPX Headset Cyclocross Road Fixie Bike MTB Bicycle 1″ $75.00 |
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NEW ATB BMX Fixie Bike Bicycle Streamers Pink/Silver BE9392312 $6.89 |
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OnGuard 5014 Bulldog Mini LS U Lock 3.55″ x 9.46″ Fixie Urban Bike Lock $29.99 |
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*MASI BIKES* Saddle/Seat for Road Bike or Fixie – White $18.99 |
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Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard 9″ x 4″ U Lock Fixie Urban Bike Lock $39.99 |
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Vintage 52 t alloy chainring, mountain bike, road bike, fixie, silver $14.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Black $16.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Red $16.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Yellow $16.99 |
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Park CB-2 Citrus Chain-Brite Cleaner for Road Bike Fixie MTB $18.99 |
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Park Tool PPL-2 PolyLube 1000 Lubricant 1 lbs 16 oz Grease Road Bike Fixie MTB $19.99 |
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Park Tool PPL-1 PolyLube 1000 Lubricant Tube Grease Road Bike Fixie MTB $7.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Orange $16.99 |
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Park Tool ASC-1 Park Anti-Seize Compound 4 oz TUBE Grease Road Bike Fixie MTB $9.99 |
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Fixed Gear Urban Bike Fixie Color Platform Pedals 9/16″ Green $16.99 |
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Pabst Blue Ribbon 2011 Raleigh rush hour fixie free wheel bicycle road bike $888.88 |
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NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle – White Color $197.95 |
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54cm Black Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Riser Bar Fixie Road Bike Track Bicycle $197.99 |
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NORMANDY 36 HOLE WIDE FLANGE HUB 1970S PEUGEOT OR MOTOCONFORT BIKE FIXIE PISTA $34.75 |
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HARO PINK SEAT BMX FREESYYLE CRUISER MASTER FIXIE SADDLE MOUNTAIN BIKE BICYCLE $25.00 |
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Trico Sports IRON CASE Bike shipping/travel Case for DH Fixie Road Triathlon TT $99.00 |
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Charge Oven Glove Black Leather Cycle Fixie Bike Small $43.36 |
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Charge Oven Glove Black Leather Cycle Fixie Bike Small $41.86 |
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Sturmey Archer Singlespeed Fixie Pista Track Crank NEW for Vintage steel bikes $60.00 |
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Wellgo Track Fixie Road Bike Pedals Toe Clips and Leather Straps Brown $37.00 |
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NEW Velocity Chukker Track Bike Fixie Wheelset 700c blue $134.99 |
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NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle – Black Color $197.95 |
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Micargi Fixie Bike $100.00 |
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NEW CANDY RED FIXIE BMX BIKE PEDALS 9/16″ MTB Mountain Bicycle Platform US SELLR $18.99 |
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NEW BLACK FIXIE BMX BIKE PEDALS 9/16″ MTB Mountain Bicycle Platform US SELLER $18.99 |
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NEW BABY BLUE FIXIE BMX BIKE PEDALS 9/16″ MTB Mountain Bicycle Platform US SELLR $18.99 |
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Vintage Custom Frejus Bike Stem // Italian Road 26.4mm Clamp Rare Fixie SS Track $0.99 |
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54cm White Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Riser Bar Fixie Road Bike Track Bicycle $197.99 |
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NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle – Silver Color $197.95 |
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Selle Bingo Seat Saddle for Mountain Bike Road Bike or Fixie Red $19.99 |
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New ENDZONE Bicycle Bike Saddle Seat Fixie Road Bike Pink $21.99 |
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VP-710M Sport Road Bicycle Cage Pedals Set w/ Straps Black 9/16 Fixie Road Bike $19.99 |
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Selle Italia SLR TT Black w/ Silver Accent TT Rails Fixie Road Mountain Bike $199.99 |
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Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow Ti316 Tube Rail Black Fixie Road Mountain Bike $189.99 |
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BICYCLE LEATHER TOE STRAPS BLACK..FIXIE, TRACK TOE STRAPS FIXED GEAR BIKE STRAPS $9.85 |
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BICYCLE LEATHER TOE STRAPS WHITE..FIXIE, TRACK TOE STRAPS FIXED GEAR BIKE STRAPS $9.85 |
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Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Flow Black Carbon Rails Fixie Road Mountain Bike $269.99 |
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Selle Italia SL XC Saddle Black Fixie Road Mountain Bike $89.99 |
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Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow Vanox Tube Rail Black Fixie Road Mountain Bike $139.99 |
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KIYO MIYAZAWA NJS KIERIN 48.5cm track bike fixie fixed gear handmade $500.00 |
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State Bicycle Co. – Fixed Gear Bike – SUNNYSIDE FIXIE – FREE SHIPPING $429.00 |
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State Bicycle Co. – Fixed Gear Bike – SULTAN FIXIE- FREE SHIPPING $429.00 |
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State Bicycle Co. – Fixed Gear Bike – BENJI FIXIE – FREE SHIPPING $429.00 |
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State Bicycle Co. – Fixed Gear Bike – THE GUERILLA FIXIE – FREE SHIPPING $429.00 |
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KMC 410 Chain 1/2×1/8 Park Singlespeed BMX Fixie Bike Lime Green $10.99 |
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New NECO Bottom Bracket BB Track Fixie Road Bike Bicycle 68×127.5mm $14.99 |
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New VP Bottom Bracket BB Track Fixie Road Bike Bicycle 68×122.5mm $14.99 |
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New VP Bottom Bracket BB Track Fixie Road Bike Bicycle 68x118mm $14.99 |
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New VP Bottom Bracket BB Track Fixie Road Bike Bicycle 68×110.5mm $14.99 |
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New NECO Bottom Bracket BB Track Fixie Road Bike Bicycle 68x115mm $14.99 |
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Black VP Pedals Mouten Bike, BMX, Road Bike, Fixie 9/16 Inch $19.99 |
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Black VP Pedals Mouten Bike, BMX, Road Bike, Fixie 1/2 Inch $19.99 |
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Lasco Crankset for Fixed Gear Bike Crank Set Fixie bicycle Single Speed Wood $110.00 |
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Spank Tweet Tweet bar track bike fixie handlebar purple $39.99 |
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2006 On One Il Pompino 55cm Frame Road Fixie Single Speed Bike Fixed Gear $160.00 |
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Cane Creek SCR 5 Right Rear Brake Lever Road Fixie Bike $30.00 |
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Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Right Side Road Fixie Bike $30.00 |
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Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Left Side Road Fixie Bike $30.00 |
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Cantilever Brakeset Brake Rear and Front Brakes Fixie Fixed Cyclocross Bike $89.00 |
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ROAD BIKE, FIXIE, SCHWINN DX VARSITY WORLD BOLT ON BRAKE BOSSES $65.00 |
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ORIGIN8 Green 47-57mm Front Brake Caliper Road Bike Bicycle Fixie Fixed Gear $17.99 |
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NEW 2011 DAWES BAKER ST. 49CM ROAD BICYCLE TRACK BIKE SINGLE FIXIE *SALE* $199.95 |
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NEW 2011 DAWES BAKER ST. 52CM ROAD BICYCLE TRACK BIKE SINGLE FIXIE *SALE* $199.95 |
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NEW 2011 DAWES BAKER ST. 61CM ROAD BICYCLE TRACK BIKE SINGLE FIXIE *SALE* $199.95 |
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Kryptonite Evolution Mini Bike U-Lock $36.49 The Kryptonite Evolution Series are constructed of hardened steel and provide top notch security.Includes EZ-mount bracket and lighted keySecure disc style cylinder resist picking and drillingShort crossbar and shackle create the closest, most compact fit providing better securityNew design key cylinder and stout steel crossbar3 keys – one lighted with high intensity bulb & replaceable batteryFree… |
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Kikkerland CD35-A Fixie 6-in-1 Hex Set $9.20 The hex key is an essential part of every biker’s tool kit. The Fixie attaches to your key ring and comes with 6 metric ball-end hex keys. Whether you own a fixie or mountain bike, this tool is a must-have for any biker…. |
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Fixed Gear Bike Wall Decal 24 x 14 Beige $19.99 Attention hipsters. . . be the talk of your social network with this fixed gear bicycle wall decal. A lot cheaper than the real deal. It will look like your fixie is leaning against your wall at all times. Your friends will be envious of your unique find. Features Decal has a matte finish to reduce light reflections and look more natural. Easily removable without any damage to the surface. Designs… |
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USA Gear Weatherproof Handlebar Mount GPS Case for 4.3 Garmin Nuvi / TomTom / Magellan GPS Navigation Systems $9.99 Take your gear on the GO!Road Ready In Rain Or Shine! The weather-proof design has a specially developed zipper enclosure helps to seal the out the elements. An integrated rubber headphone port allows you to connect headphones while the case is closed.Goes Wherever You GoThe versatile 2-in-1 design allows you to dismount the case with one easy motion from the handlebar mount. Take it with you when… |
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USA Gear Water-Resistant Bicycle Handlebar Mount with Attachable Protective Case for 4.3 Garmin Nuvi 40 / 40LM **Includes 4 in 1 Cardreader $9.99 Take your gear on the GO!Road Ready In Rain Or Shine! The weather-proof design has a specially developed zipper enclosure which helps to seal the out the elements to give your gear ultimate protection from those rainy days! An integrated rubber headphone port allows you to connect your headphones while the case is securely closed.Goes Wherever You GoThe versatile 2-in-1 design allows you to dismou… |
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Planet Bike Blaze 1-Watt Headlight and Superflash Taillight Combination Bicycle Light Set $59.99 Ideal for safe commuting and for low-light riding, Planet Bike’s Blaze LED headlight and Superflash taillight combo will keep your path well lit. The Blaze offers a high and low power beam along with flashing mode, which is highly visible in daylight as well as darker conditions. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in… |
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Schwinn Intersection Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike (700c Wheels) $299.99 The Schwinn Intersection Freewheel single-speed Road Bike offers classic style and a smooth ride with an aluminum frame, drop handlebars, and a steel road fork. Equipped with a freewheel 16-tooth single-speed drivetrain, the Intersection is simple to maintain and fun to ride. The Intersection’s high profile, 36-hole color matched rims and Aero 36-spoke alloy wheels coordinate the look, while pedal… |
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a-lee 653 White frame w/Gold parts $398.00 … |
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