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Q1: What do you like about fixed-gear/track bikes?
Aesthetics. Simplicity of the ride. Less to go wrong (less matinence). Perfect for speeding around London's busy streets. Climbing hills. Trackstanding at the lights - means I never have to put my foot down for my whole journey and always first off at the lights. They're just fun to ride....
Q2: Do you have brakes*? front, rear, both or none?
None
Q3: What setup do you have on your rear hub? (mark all that apply)
- fixed
Q4: What DON'T you like about fixed-gear/track bikes?
Steep downhills. **Having to carry a lock that weighs a third of the weight of my bike to keep it secure. Getting correct chain tension. **
Q5: If a baker's dozen is 13, can i call a 3-day weekend a baker's weekend?
**Yes, if you want to spend your weekend smelling of yeast.
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