I confess...

Why do people hate that word? I don't mind when people use it.

Why do people hate that word? I don't mind when people use it.

It's because of Man Utd, obviously...

Fixie? There were a lot of the old skool forumengers (led by aidan I believe) that tried to get it removed from the English language.

These confessions aren't really problems are they........

I wouldn't want to create problems where there aren't any, there is plenty of that for you to be dealing with on t'other thread!

[]I confess that I have no real interest in the aesthetic qualities of my fixie
[]I also use the word fixie regularly

what problems?

Yeah, the kids out here hate it as well.

Fixie? There were a lot of the old skool forumengers (led by aidan I believe) that tried to get it removed from the English language.

Sounds about right...
:-(

Why do people hate that word? I don't mind when people use it.

Are you American? Australian? Kiwi? Japanese?

It seems the Brits get all huffy (see what I did there?) when you call a fixed wheel or fixed gear (another issue) bike a 'fixie'. It's quite silly.

I'm a calm kiwi.

So you would probably have used fixie in NZ. It was/is popular in Oz.
I try to use "fixed" but at the same time leave people alone who use "fixie".

I use fixed. Or just bike. Believe it or not, there are still alot of people that don't know what a fixed gear is, as big as its gotten over the past 2 years.

Well it depends who you're talkin' to, innit.

true.

ahh not another fruitenger.
fuck

I confess:

1. I've never ridden fixed
   
2. I'm still in the forum's "nursery"
   
3. I burnt down a barn when I was 15
   
4. I'm considering asking a question about sizing a fuji track for a six-foot tall person
   
5. I burnt down a PortaKabin when I was 15 (but by accident).
   
6. I spent a night in the cells for riding a bicycle drunk
   
7. I'm not certain whether my forthcoming fuji track purchase is based on fashion (the whole fakenger/fixie image thing) or practicality (being awful at mechanics and hoping that without gears I might more or less be able to service my bike eventually), a perverse bloodymindedness (the idea that it would be fun to do things with more difficulty for the sake of mastering it) or some silly chase for zen one-ness with a bike (which sounds just plain daft).
   
8. I was arrested for being "drunk and incapable" aged 13 or 14.
   
9. I owned a Specialized SS until a few months ago when it was stolen.
   
10. I'm riding a Ridgeback commuter with a rear rack at the moment.
    
11. I really like doing number ten.
    
12. I deserve contempt for stating 11 while also going for 7.
    

Was the portacabin attached to the barn?

Was the portacabin attached to the barn?

The barn was out in Surrey. Deliberate, with few friends, but it seemed unused/abandoned. It was quite a buzz cycling off as we heard fire engines approaching. I'm not proud of it, though.
The other incident involved turning heaters on when there were plastic bags near them, not realising that a fire was starting but just thinking the cigarette smoke was getting a bit heavy. Left and then later realised that a fire had started -- it was all gutted in the end. Not proud, but at least hadn't done it on purpose.
Jeez, this thread is cathartic...

haha, porta barn:P

1. I've never ridden fixed
   
2. I'm still in the forum's "nursery"
   
3. I'm riding a Ridgeback commuter with a rear rack at the moment.
   
   
   

1. Me niether - but fixed bike is being built (slowly).
   
2. This post will get me out of the nursery.
   
3. Im riding a Ridgeback too - but no rear rack.
   
4. I hate my ridgeback.
   

...and I used to flatland

I confess:

1. I've never ridden fixed
   
2. I'm still in the forum's "nursery"
   
3. I burnt down a barn when I was 15
   
4. I'm considering asking a question about sizing a fuji track for a six-foot tall person
   
5. I burnt down a PortaKabin when I was 15 (but by accident).
   
6. I spent a night in the cells for riding a bicycle drunk
   
7. I'm not certain whether my forthcoming fuji track purchase is based on fashion (the whole fakenger/fixie image thing) or practicality (being awful at mechanics and hoping that without gears I might more or less be able to service my bike eventually), a perverse bloodymindedness (the idea that it would be fun to do things with more difficulty for the sake of mastering it) or some silly chase for zen one-ness with a bike (which sounds just plain daft).
   
8. I was arrested for being "drunk and incapable" aged 13 or 14.
   
9. I owned a Specialized SS until a few months ago when it was stolen.
   
10. I'm riding a Ridgeback commuter with a rear rack at the moment.
    
11. I really like doing number ten.
    
12. I deserve contempt for stating 11 while also going for 7.
    
    

1. so what, it's no big deal.
   
2. hmmm..
   
3. bigger boys dun it and ran away
   
4. depends on your inseam, 56 or 58
   
5. bigger, drunker boys dun it and ran away
   
6. wooden pillow + itchy blanket = character building
   
7. just ride the bike and fuck fashion, fujis are a solid machine
   
8. you need to stay away from coppers
   
9. if "SS" is anything to do with those Waffen boys then you're right to be ashamed
   
10. oh you cunt, I got this far without swearing.
    
    

welcome to the forum

that sounds like a nightmare :]
i thought if i combined the things you have an 'unhealthy' appetite for, it would be the most fun you could have whilst keeping your pants on (apart from cake fights)!?!?!

I use fixed. Or just bike. Believe it or not, there are still alot of people that don't know what a fixed gear is, as big as its gotten over the past 2 years.

I like that - 'bike' - simple and unpretentious

Less than three years ago I was on the point of buying a £100 Halfords hybrid for commuting.

I prefer brunettes over blondes
I never managed more than a weak ollie
I don't really eat meat but I'm not a vegetarian
I'm a booze snob
I know my lips are badly chapped but I can't be bothered to put balm on

i ride a trek hybrid to the shops. with panniers. to get the weekly shopping.