Fixed Stupidity

I have no idea why people ride fixed gear bicycles.

You can't coast on fixed gear. You are always pedaling and wasting energy. It sucks whether the ground is flat or when going uphill/downhill.

Fixed bikes are slower than a multi-speed or single speed bikes. There is a risk of the pedals making contact with the ground during high-speed cornering which could subsequently cause the rider to loose control of the machine.

The Fixed configuration is bad for a rider's knees: The resistance of the turning cranks greatly increases stress on the knees which some claim can lead to injury due to eccentric contraction of the knee muscles.

Probably my biggest issue with Fixed geared bikes is they are extremely dangerous. A rider MUST be able to stop when they NEED TO STOP. Hence, we have BRAKES.

That said, it makes no sense whatsoever to abandon safety for aesthetics. Fixies are incredible to look at...sure. Some have dazzling paint jobs, custom V-Wheels, etc...


Fixies: They are meant for closed circuit racing. There are few dangers on the track except other bicyclists. Not so for the urban or street environments where cars and people could shoot out of nowhere. As a bicyclist you become a hazard not only to others, but yourself as well.

Riding a Fixie is a death warrant; as is riding without a helmet. It's stupid...

Remember, safety first, kids.