Oh, I get the fixie thing alright - as long as I'm selling.
That Shogun I converted over a couple of months ago? Cost me $70.00 to rebuild and convert (primarily the rear wheel). Rode it fixed gear for about three weeks just to see what the whole thing was about, decided it was nice but useless in the hilly area where I ride. Had to truck the bike 18 miles east to Ashland for decent riding country.
Found a college student who couldn't wait to put $250.00 in my hot little hand. No attempt at negotiation, just "when can I get the bike".
Yeah, I understand fixies. I also understand that if I could come up with two clean Japanese ten-speeds a month to convert and sell, I could buy that blue denim Harley Street Glide I've been lusting over by using the profit to cover the monthly payments. No money out of pocket whatsoever.
