Originally Posted by
SpeshulEd
Welcome to riding fixed. What vig did you get, the caleido one? I love mine and have turned it more into a fun around town bike and put risers on it. It takes a little getting used but once you get the hang of it, it can be tons of fun and if you ever get tired of being fixed, just throw on a freewheel and you should be good to go.
My vig in it's current standing:
I just run cheap m520 pedals as I find them easy enough to clip into even when the cranks keep moving. Old school cages were quite a battle, it's hard to pedal and flip the pedal and get everything situated, especially at busy intersections.
I'd also suggest at least a front brake to save your knees.
Yup, the Caleido, but drop bars and other variations. Yes, brake, and flip-flop hub. No automatic pedals - I want to be able to bail out fast.
Speaking of "around town," I'm hoping to get the hang of it in time for the NYC Century. It's not challenging, elevation-wise, and though I've done the whole thing before, this year I just want to go as far as necessary to get to the Velodrome (an optional detour they set up), so I can check that out.