Originally Posted by Batman_3000

The only reason fixed gear became fashionable is because a generation of gameboy raised kids with no mechanical abilities couldn't work out the derailleur, either how to adjust it, or how to use it. This is a process called involution, as opposed to evolution, which is generally acepted as "moving forward". Sure, we can debate whether involution is a part of evolution and whether evolution precedes involution, but the facts are there: fixed gears were introduced by accident. Doesn't mean they're not fun of course. If you like walking hills, or spinning out at 10 mph.