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@Velocio
Like how did you guys/girls find out about it?
Traditionally roadies (criterium racers) train on single-speed or fixed-wheel bikes over winter. I was racing (badly) at the time and also trained on a single-speed. The rear wheel came flip/flop so I flipped it to try riding fixed-wheel.
Why are you interested in "fixie's"
I like the liberation and freedom of cycling, a fixed-gear bike is just one of the many bicycles I have.
What trips do you do?
Whatever, whenever. If it's below 5 miles I tend to BMX, if it's over 30 miles and won't involve alcohol I tend to ride a geared racer. The fixed-wheel bike takes care of the majority of my cycling as it covers all of the commuting, trips across London and the longer days out where alcohol comes into play.
Where do you travel?
See above.
Do you meet other "fixie" peeps
I guess. Not that I would like to be called that, and not that I imagine they would like to be called that. Enlightened Londoners is probably far more appropriate given the dismal public transport on the weekends.
Have u injured yourself?
Please don't ask a serious question and expect a serious response when it is phrased in text speak. Please also be accurate, you mean on a bicycle in general? Ever in general? Or on a fixed-wheel bike specifically? Yes, of course and no.
And any other exciting pieces of info you have?
House of Cards on the new Radiohead album has a BPM count of 111.74.
Whether you find this exciting depends on perspective.
Oh and pics if possible?
No thank you.