Joined: Nov 2006
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From: duluth
Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
a.) Simple, efficient.
b.) My bike never breaks. (knock on wood).
c.) Fixed gear = better winter handling (IMO).
d.) Fixed wheel doesn't have pawls that freeze up when you are 10 miles from home and it is -20F.
e.) Lighter. (not a big reason for me).
f.) Aesthetics.