Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - First time on a fixie

And I hated it! ahahahha

I test drived one at my local shop the other day. I have always heard people claim these things are the best bikes ever. I know it takes a little getting use to it but man I was kind of turned off.

First the bike I was using was a tad too small for me. Second that was my first time using droped bars before. I was uncomfortable with no straps ither.

A few things I noticed. You really feel every bump, going up hills are impossible?

Im defiantly going to give this a try again some time. Under better conditions.curmstances, I dunno I guess I was just kind of disapointed.. not exactly love at first sight, but maybe it will happen some time soon.

it must have been your first time on a roadbike then?

it's something that takes a bit getting used to.

Going down hills isn't that bad.

the shop put you out with no straps? also, the problems you mentioned aren't really specific to fixed riding, so if you decide to try it again hopefully it will be with a proper set up.

the ones who can't spell or type always hate riding a fixed gear... please, don't attempt it again, you'll just come back on here and cry about how much it sucked, all the while spelling circumstances 'curmstances'

I'd recommend trying it again with brakes and foot retention.

I'd recommend trying it again with brakes and foot retention.

... and gears. Then you'll *really* like it.

When I got my first fixed gear bike I rode it for 5 miles around my neighborhood and I had huge buyers remorse. Now I can't live without it and it is probably the best investment I have ever made. I have never seen someone who has ridden a fixed gear for more than a week and still not liked it.

Fixed gear bikes are like beer. At first its bitter, then its awesome.

man, i fell in love right away, after riding down the street and back. and the funny thing is, hill-climbing seems impossible at first, but when i got back to climbing with a freewheel, i hate it.

Going down hills isn't that bad.

No actually, it's pretty damn bad. It's what killed the deal for me, and I sure as heck gave FG a fair chance. I was all positive about it, too - had an argument with a friend of mine who was dissing FG. I still think FG can be great, but not for the hilly surrounding I live in. Or at least, not for me in these environs.

if hills really are THAT bad, then use a brake. problem solved.

I have never seen someone who has ridden a fixed gear for more than a week and still not liked it.

That would be me. Tried it for 2 or 3 weeks.





if hills really are THAT bad, then use a brake. problem solved.

I have brakes - AND a freewheel! So I nicely coast down any hill I want.

Dude, FG ain't for me. I can live with that, I hope you can, too.

wow, didnt expect that many responces so fast ahahh

I was by no means *****ing about fixies, I guess I was looking for some feedback which will only make me want to try it again.

The shop is a local used bike shop, I just went in asked to try a fixed and thats the one they had. Next time Ill defiantly look to try one with a proper set up.

I love how people who ride fixies really do LOVE them. Its awesome to hear, makes me want to give it another shot

the ones who can't spell or type always hate riding a fixed gear... please, don't attempt it again, you'll just come back on here and cry about how much it sucked, all the while spelling circumstances 'curmstances' ahah sorry, no need to be a dick about it though.

That would be me. Tried it for 2 or 3 weeks.






I have brakes - AND a freewheel! So I nicely coast down any hill I want.

Dude, FG ain't for me. I can live with that, I hope you can, too.
Exactly. To each his own. If you don't like something after giving it a fair chance, than don't continue doing it. Not everyone likes the same thing.

with me it was the brake,...

when I first built the bike I rode it brakeless for about 3 days, and was not really "getting" the whole FG thing,...

now that I can skip stop, have foot retention AND a GOOD front brake, I just can't stay off the thing.

give it a week.

When you ride, ride with some clips and straps. When you hit bumps, lift your ass off the seat a little. When you climb hills you will probably have to get out of the saddle, no big deal, you learn to just do it, and you dont even notice after you ride probably, an hour. Learn to relax when you go down hills and just spin with the bike, and apply backpressure. Ride with a front brake. Fixed gear bikes just arent for some people. I dig em because they are simple and efficient. If my bike breaks, I can usually be riding again in less than an hour unless i have to get parts. I go months without driving, simply because where I live it almost takes longer to drive and park than it does to ride. I also like them because I get to go fast. Thats what track bikes are for.

If you didn't care for it the first time, then it's not for you. You should be able to connect immediately.

perfect responce

Another thing is most off the shelf track bikes come with a pretty big 48x16 gear, since they are track bikes. A lower gear might be better suited for you [ex. 48x18].

2 things
never use the words "fixie" or "drived" again

second, you are an ass hole

man, i fell in love right away, after riding down the street and back. and the funny thing is, hill-climbing seems impossible at first, but when i got back to climbing with a freewheel, i hate it.

Same experience here--loved it from day 1. But plenty of my friends, who have ridden fixies plenty, don't. I think it's just a personal preference kinda thing. Don't write fixies off just yet, but in the end they may just not be the thing for you.

2 things
never use the words "fixie" or "drived" again

second, you are an ass hole

...wow.
kindly leave.
He simply stated that he didnt have a good time during his first experience on a fixed gear. Then he asked if we had suggestions to make his experience better. Nothing he said was *******-ish in the least.

My first time on a fixie, I neglected the toe straps and then tried to go down a hill that was a little too steep. I discovered the dismount off the back of the saddle all by myself. It was pretty cool.

Granted, it was set up with track gearing too....

2 things
never use the words "fixie" or "drived" again

second, you are an ass hole

who shook your cage?

why is this type of response so often used here in the FG/SS forum?

whydeydodat?

i converted an old japanese road bike for my first fixed gear, without ever trying it beforehand. once it was done, i immediately took it out for a long ride with a friend and his fixie, and i immediately fell in love.

his complete disregard for the english language is infuriating

it sounds like it was not only his first time on a fixed gear but also his first time on a bicycle
it's like hearing a chinese peasant complain about his first trip in an airplane

but maybe you're right and i was a bit harsh, sorry

his complete disregard for the english language is infuriating

it sounds like it was not only his first time on a fixed gear but also his first time on a bicycle
it's like hearing a chinese peasant complain about his first trip in an airplane

but maybe you're right and i was a bit harsh, sorry

A bit harsh? Noo.... you were a complete and utter dickhead, but that's entirely OK here. It's tough love. The strong survive, and that's all that matters. Without such tough attitude Sparta would have succumbed to Athens. This thread is like the bathing in wine - the novice either survives and grows a thick skin, or he doesn't, and goes on with his, much happier, life.

^^^I don't necessarily agree with any of what I wrote above, but the moronic yet charmingly funny tough love that goes on here inspired me to write that.

I liked it when I first struck down on my pedal, and was bumped out of my saddle because I was so used to free wheel. To me it was a challenge. Now that I am used to it, I really like it.

I feel like me and my bike are bro's. I press down on the pedals, then the chain moves the wheel, and then the wheel moves the chain, and the chain moves my feet. Its unity. LOLOL. Not to mention its easier to maintain.

I remember my first fixed gear ride. I had carried all the parts to the bike coop and built it up, but I forgot the saddle and seatpost at home, so I rode the 2-3 miles home standing up. The whole time I was thinking "oh man, this sucks alot" and "I hope this isnt this bad once I put a seat on it."

It wasn't as bad with a saddle, by the way.

his complete disregard for the english language is infuriating

says captain punctuation here, haha

my FG was definitely love at first sight for me but i had really wanted one for about a year before finally pulling the trigger. once i took my first ride, i was sold. there was definitely some adjustment period before finally feeling really comfortable but now i have no problems. uphill, downhill, flat, it's all fine. but as was mentioned it's certainly not for everyone.

I don't remember the first time I got on one of my dad's fixed frames, but I haven't rode much else since. Tried my friends mtb in the summer and it felt all weird. I keep it in the streets.

Actually, I've caught myself scoffing at geared/freewheeled bikes lately. Is that wrong?

Actually, I've caught myself scoffing at geared/freewheeled bikes lately. Is that wrong?

Well, it's pretty dumb. I'll leave the ethical considerations to someone else.

Im defiantly going to give this a try again some time.

made me lol. typos rarely work out that well.

i first rode one in 1996, and i haven't been able to stop since. no pun intended.

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solution: go to wal-mart and get the best $79 dual suspension boatanchor on the market. AH, COMFORT!


you live in portland? tad should smack you.

his complete disregard for the english language is infuriating

it sounds like it was not only his first time on a fixed gear but also his first time on a bicycle
it's like hearing a chinese peasant complain about his first trip in an airplane

but maybe you're right and i was a bit harsh, sorry

wow,....so if someone can't speak english very well, you get pissed off?
and you live here in the USA?? :lol: good luck with that

lemme guess,..... you work as a customer service rep for china airlines, right?

have you ever considered a high fiber diet? or maybe going BACK on the carbs? :lol:

its a lot more fun once you learn to ride one, they aren't plug and play