Originally Posted by habilis

My first post on this forum. Rode my home-brewed fixie a few miles this morning, but used my geared bike for a longer ride (about 30 miles) this afternoon. Until the B17 I ordered arrives in the mail, I can't manage more than 10-12 miles on the fixie. Other than the uncomfortable seat, though, the fixie is my bike of choice. I totally love it.

My wife accompanied me on part of the longer ride, on her hybrid. She is recovering from a pulled leg muscle (I'm always pulling her leg about one thing or another). BTW, we are both on the verge of 67.