I actually went the other way. Been mountain biking for years, love hitting the trails but despise having to load my bike up and drive outside the city for a good place to ride. It's something I've found myself doing less and less as I get busier with work and everything else.

The CF and spandex road bike scene has never really interested me, but I wanted to get back into riding more consistently. Not only for fun but for the workout. Hence the reason that a fixed gear really appealed to me. It's simple, can walk out the door in plain clothes and go for a quick 15-20 mile ride, which on the hilly terrain in my area provides a great workout.