Alright Alright... as a devout roadie and occasional trail rider I am versed in the whole riding thing. What I do not get is this fixed gear 'revolution' I keep reading, hearing about, and seeing.
What I would like to know is this: is this a Fad? (for some, I know it is) or is there a legitimate reason to prefer a fixie/ss over a 'normal' roadbike? is it a reaction to the annoying elitism of roadbiking (of which I wholly understand )?
I want to know what the benefits and detractions are for this sub-genre of cycling. So please give me your insight or point me towards an already exising thread on this topic.
Thank you.
What I would like to know is this: is this a Fad? (for some, I know it is) or is there a legitimate reason to prefer a fixie/ss over a 'normal' roadbike? is it a reaction to the annoying elitism of roadbiking (of which I wholly understand )?
I want to know what the benefits and detractions are for this sub-genre of cycling. So please give me your insight or point me towards an already exising thread on this topic.
Thank you.