[Nigal]

I never understood the whole fixie craze. I'd flip to the flop and use the single gear.

[IanHighfield]

Originally Posted by Nigal

I never understood the whole fixie craze. I'd flip to the flop and use the single gear.

Fixed has its place, like on the track, but I'm with you, Nigal. I prefer single-speed on the open road. It's safer for new riders and it allows easier seat position changes and nursing of any nagging leg injuries. For me it's single-speed on roads, fixed on the track. What I like best about the whole fixed/single-speed scene is the spartan look of the bikes. Less is better in my mind.

[Industry_Hack]

Did I ever post pics of my Wabi Classic?

[TxCyclist]

I thought you did but then took them down.

Have you got many miles on the Wabi yet or not with it being Winter?

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by Dean

I thought you did but then took them down.

Have you got many miles on the Wabi yet or not with it being Winter?

The Windsor is for winter riding, the Wabi is for nice weather. Sadly, even though it's warmed up into the mid 30s, we've been told to avoid outdoors due to the inversion layer causing really bad smog. The majority of my winter miles lately have been on my new trainer.

[IanHighfield]

Hack, what's the gearing on the Windsor? Looks bigger than 70 inch. Maybe 50x15? Anyway, I like the bike's looks and the bigger gear than what you usually see on a fixie.

[Industry_Hack]

It's like 46x16 or something like that. I have a bunch of cogs and freewheels, and don't recall what I'm running right now.

[Nigal]

Originally Posted by IanHighfield

Fixed has its place, like on the track, but I'm with you, Nigal. I prefer single-speed on the open road. It's safer for new riders and it allows easier seat position changes and nursing of any nagging leg injuries. For me it's single-speed on roads, fixed on the track. What I like best about the whole fixed/single-speed scene is the spartan look of the bikes. Less is better in my mind.

I too love the simple looks of the fixies. It's funny because whenever i see someone on a bike the first thing I look for is a rear derailleur. LOL!

I think the big point of irony about the whole hipster/fixie craze is the fact they show their coolness by wearing...girl's skinny jeans? Bahawhawhaw!

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by Nigal

I too love the simple looks of the fixies. It's funny because whenever i see someone on a bike the first thing I look for is a rear derailleur. LOL!

I think the big point of irony about the whole hipster/fixie craze is the fact they show their coolness by wearing...girl's skinny jeans? Bahawhawhaw!

Careful. I made fun of them once, and things got ugly quickly. Do a Google search for brianforums.net.

[prcheney]

Originally Posted by HandsomeRyan

Get one! I have the Motobecane Messenger which is similar to the Clockwork and I've been nothing but happy with mine.

Absolute worst case scenario, you buy the bike, ride it for a bit and decide fixed gear riding isn't for you (although I have a hard time imagining someone not having fun on a fixed gear) you can sell the bike on craigslist for most of what you paid for it. With very little "opportunity cost" there's no reason not to try one out.

The Hour comes with a flip flop hub so you can change it to a regular free-wheel pretty quick. If anyone's interested, you can read my in-depth windsor the hour review.