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02-08-05 | 07:24 PM

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Fugazi Dave

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From: Saitama, Japan

Bikes: Nabiis Alchemy

A singlespeed has a freewheel, meaning you can coast. A fixed gear has no coasting mechanism, so when the crank turns the wheel turns, and vice versa. On a fixie you can brake with your legs, making a hand brake optional.

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