Originally Posted by delay

I was wondering... I started out as a mountain biker but after moving to central illinois, and realizing there were no mountains, and really no off road trails became a roadie about 5 years ago. I got into fixed gear riding for a number or reasons we are all familiar with, intrigue included. However, I have noticed a fair number of people whose first serious bike is fixed gear.

That said, this is a poll of sorts asking whether you moved to fixed after already having a love of bikes, or if fixed gear is what made you fall in love with them in the first place.

Yes, I know there is very point here, but I have had a fair number of Old Styles this evening and am curious... so here we go.