Originally Posted by Mueslix
I like this part:"They look elegant and classic, and they boost their riders' self-esteem by implying skill and daring."
I don't know if I agree, it just makes me giggle.
I do agree with that. That clean loop of chain sans drealiures has always apealed to me aesthetically, and while I doubt it effects many people's opinion of me, riding fixed does do something for my self esteem to which is different. I don't think riding fixed is difficult, but it is different, it's a specific skill, and adding that to my ever-growing list of cycling skills does make me feel good about myself.