I first rode fixed in 1985. I'm 53.

1. What influenced you to ride fixed.

Back then I didn't know anybody riding fixed and there wasn't much info available about it. I converted an old Gitane when I bought a new road bike. Rode the Gitane off-and-on for one season as training, but didn't really understand it and ended up converting it back and giving it away. Flash forward 20 years, I was getting back into riding and bought another road bike. In 2005 I converted the 1985 Trek into FG and found myself riding that more than I did the new road bike.

2. Is your bike (or was your first bike) a conversion?

yes/yes/no. Still put a lot of miles on my 1985 Trek conversion, but I have a nice custom DeSalvo for the track.

3. Where do you live.

Arlington VA, across the river from D.C.

4. If you live in a small city or suburb, how/why did you decide to ride fixed?

- because I love the simplicity and its a nice change-up from my road bike
- because it makes you seriously strong if you ride long and especially on hills.