Originally Posted by
dorkhead
As I said, my childhood bike was a Schwinn Typhoon, single speed, coaster brake, my sister had a Schwinn with the same drive train but with skinny tires.
You didnt really answer my question.
Is it a philosophical thing? A matter of principles? Or are there advantages that can be expressed in human language?
most of us choose to ride fix because of the lack of maintenence. no brakes or derailuers means no cable to adjust, and there is less to steal off a fix gear bike in terms of components.