Maybe it's because most other cyclists make a habit of treating us like we're somehow different than them. Even the full-carbon, spandex superhero Aero-Fred choadies in my town - who do much more talking a big game than actual riding - treat me like a leper simply because I ride fixed.

Also - most roadies that come into the shop for service typically say things like "I don't know how you ride that thing" in reference to my bike and when I ask if they've ever tried riding fixed, the response is usually along the lines of "No way. I'm not trying to get myself killed!"

So you tell me.