Being laughed at riding fixed?

I like it when you get old guys commuting on Bromptons roll up, and ask whether you go to Herne Hill, and how they used to ride fixed back in the day.

They're usually really surprised when I explain the frame is relatively new (last year), that yes England still has some small framebuild shops making track bikes.

That stuff makes the crap worth it.

Im live in Birmingham which has very few cyclists, so its a very pleasant surprise that that has happend to me a few times.

Old guys who used to ride track!