Originally Posted by tlavoie

Greetings.. I've been reading about fixed-gear bikes for a bit, and I like the idea of rugged, simple, and ideally cheap. Besides, it sounds like fun.

My current ride is an old beater mountain bike, but most of my riding is paved and gravel roads around Oakbank, with the occasional commute to downtown Winnipeg. A lighter road bike (but able to withstand some washboard) is basically what I'm looking for.

I haven't actually tried riding a fixie yet though, and suspect I should before I invest too much time & effort. Any suggestions? I did check the sticky thread for LBS recommendations, nothing local there yet.

Thanks,
Tim