I just found this thread so offer up my favourite British fixed gear bike... the original and local owner bought it new in 1955 and died in his 70's due to complications from a bicycle racing accident.

He rode this bike regularly for 50 years on a 46:16 gearing and after adding an 18 tooth freewheel, I replaced that with an 18 tooth fixed cog since I use the bike for touring... my last ride on the bike was 90 miles.



The bike runs on it's original 26 by 1 1/4 Dunlop wheels and tires and the 40 spoke EA1's still look and run as good as new and the Wright's saddle dates to the mid thirties.