When I began researching bicycles from the ambition of purchasing one, I briefly read about a type of bike called a "fixie." Momentarily, I mistakenly thought this is what I rode when I was younger (I later learned that was a single-speed), but, for a while, the idea seemed invitingly simple to not have to "worry" about shifting gears. The bike I'll most likely buy now will, indeed, have a range of gear settings, but I find myself wondering, who on this board does do most (or much) of his or her commuting on a fixed-gear bicycle.

I look forward to reading your responses — .