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@spiderpie
That wasn't very helpful really was it. I agree with you though; as soon as I tell somebody that I ride a fixed gear I am immediately on the defensive, despite the fact that I ride everywhere with a helmet, high vis and five lights - not very hip.
The biggest problem I find is trying to explain to somebody why I spent a fortune on a bike with one gear without sounding like a pretentious tool.