Hi guys, I'm new to this forum, new to biking, and new to fixed gear as well lol.

Basically, I love to surf but because of a heart attack, I need to stay out of the water for a few months so in case something does happen, I'm not suffocating in water. I wanted to get back into biking but the only bike I had was this Schwinn from Target that was a hybrid road and mountain bike and the gears always felt sketchy. So I picked up this older but legit bike from a local shop that only had one gear. It reminded me of the bike I learned on growing up and at the price, I decided it was tough to lose.

When I showed to my friends, they laughed at me asking if I was going to be a "hipster snob." It was only after some very interesting google searching that I learned this was a "fixed gear" and that this is a pretty hardcore scene. I'm not too into the NYC messenger bag counter culture thing and really just want a simple bike.

It's a little big - I learned to measure a bike and I think this one is 55 cm which for me standing at 5'5", I am on tip toes with the bar touching my guys. I can lift it maybe an inch but then they are really touching my guys. I don't have problems stopping though I just lean it. But I may see if 650 sized wheels give me just a little more clearance. Otherwise, riding it feels awesome - reminds me of being a kid again ... but I can't do skids like before my knees are gonna explode lol. Thank goodness for that front break to take some pressure off.

As for riding, not even a commuter. I plan to do mellow cruising along the long rivers we have here in So Cal - they end up at the beach. That's about it. I really do love the simplicity of these things though. Anyway just wanted to say hi.

Oh and if you got any advice for a super noob (other than, your bikes too big - I know lol), please share. Thanks for reading!