ajkloss42,

Emotion vs. fact 101

"I can track stand for years" Maybe not years. But I bet the average fix rider can trackstand way longer than the average freewheeler. Why because it is easier to trackstand on a fixed bike. Try trackstanding pointing downhill on a freewheel bike.

"I can snear at singlespeeders" Was meant to be funny. However, most singlespeeders I run into (ss track or road bikers, not bmx or mountain) immediately come up with some kind of excuse about why they ride use a freewheel instead of a fixed cog. Rarely they sound convinced themselves.

"I can skid and skip" Another fact and lots of fun therefore a benefit.

"My bike is very quiet" Fact. Show me a geared or freewheeled bike that makes less noise than mine and I will give you a set of bullhorns.

"I can babble about that Zen experience that comes with riding fixed - like everyone else." Was meant to be sarcastic. But nevertheless it is a fact I can talk about zen and fixed. Wanna hear?