i'm not sure. It's funny how fixed gear riders are quick to play the victim. everyone is against us apparently because we ride a slightly different style of bicycle.

btw I thought i was new to this, why the hell are there so many 09 join dates? anything older than 08 seems almost nonexistent

Rocking the Single Speed since the 80's

I have to say this forum is always entertaining and I learn something new everyday.
There will always be disputes.

It's only a race of both people know it's a race.

Hating on other cyclists because they ride something different is ridiculous... unless they are from Jersey and ride a Langster.

If they were from Jersey and rode a Bianchi Pista they'd be fine.

OP- it's not just FG riders that are rude, roadies can be rude, too. Basically it's people who spend tons of money on bicycles and are competitive about it. To be honest, I kinda hate the whole cycling "scene" or "culture." I have, however, met a dozen or so people that I really like and ride with, but for the most part I have given up on talking to other cyclists that I see. Unless they are friendly to me first.

Around here, all the guys on fixed gears wave or say hey. It's the guys on the Litespeeds that don't think I'm worth waving to...

I wave smile and give people the raspberry most of the time just to have fun when they snub me I ride off

I stop to help folks fix flats daily just yesterday this guy had a flat a block from my house I saw him I went home grabbed my floor pump and went back to say hey lemme give you a hand

you just tell the people you help to keep it up its nice when people care
I may be an ******* but if you are broke down or wrecked out I will stop to help if I cross paths with you

I guess that was off topic but you have to stay positive it is tough

I've been on here a while. Stopped posting and barely read anymore because of the recycled conversation topics. Still good for info or a laugh when I need it.

it's not their fault. you ever ride titanium? you just get lost in your own world of divinity and kinda lose track of what's going on around you.



that or they're just *******s. who knows

Maybe it's because you come off sounding like you're some oversensitive dude with hurt feelings because some people rejected you. The attitude you project will dictate what response you get back from people. Go back to Jersey.

Sounds like the people who are hating on you are feeling insecure about themselves. That's their problem. Enjoy your bike.

yeah like how in sac the cops are impounding bikes for no brakes and everyone is why are we being singled out

yet no one wants to challenge the interpretation of the law in court

on the join date note I joined in 06 stopped reading save for the here and there a year ago now I am back and so is my high blood pressure is it bf?

I didn't start this thread to be like "boo hoo look at me, I'm an overly sensitive rider wah wah...", I was simply stating that there's no need to hate on each other. I've only been riding for a little over a year now, and started to really get into it as of late, but the more and more I get into it, the more I see why the term "bike snob" came about and why someone said they're tired of the "scene" or "culture". It's the same with skateboarding, I've been skating for 13 years now and it's the same there, people always are hating on everyone else for some nonsensical reason, when the fact of the matter is we're all doing the same thing. You just come to ignore it and not let it get to you, I just thought the cycling community would be a little more tight knit, but I guess I was wrong. It's just a shame, that's all I guess I was really trying to say. It's pathetic how someone can't just do something because they like it these days because you're always going to have your handful of ****** bags there to bring them down and judge, when in reality, they're the real problem.

I started skating in the 70's and there was no hating going on for quite some time...it was a soul thing. Same for the punk scene, and then messengers. Seems subcultures are very welcoming when still subcultures, but not so much when threatened with being mainstreamed. Once mainstreamed however then we enter the waters muddied by those that jumped on after vs those already in and those that seemingly have always been there.

The only hate I have is for those that rip through town with no skills to back up their maneuvers in traffic. Almost getting wiped out by someone doing a no-look lane carve despite being told to keep an eye out will get you removed from the road in a most forceful way. If you have the skills great, if not... for pity's sake...learn.

The only bad vibes I've gotten riding fixed have come from roadies. The first dismissive scoff by a ****** made me mad, but now I just chuckle. I always nod or wave to anyone on a bike. I try not to get hung up on other people's hangups. It takes all kinds. I've watched people this past year or two "get into the fixie scene" and basically become like one person, same clothes, same music, same attitude. I try to keep my riding to myself for that reason. I'm not looking for friends or any kind of 'scene'. I just want to enjoy my bike, be myself, and ride fast. word. Anyone that shows hate towards bikers isn't worth the trouble of being offended by.

How awesome hipsters are and how great a subculture has evolved out of the coolness of fixed gear riding.

I differentiate the terms "fixed gear" and "fixie."

Fixed gear, to me, is any bike that has a fixed gear drive train. A track bike or a "fixie" can be a fixed gear bike.

Fixie is a bike not origionally purposed to be a fixed gear that has been "fixed" according to some people. Hence the term "fixie." The term fixie just has a bad connotation to me. When I hear someone say "ooooh, you ride a fixie," I immediately feel as though I've been stereotyped to be a deuschey hipster.

Just my .02 on the terms.

I agree with you 100% on that one. It especially sucks when you have tattoos and have been wearing Vans since 1996 when you started skating. God forbid you roll across another dude on a fixed gear who has his ears gauged and the plaid button up shirt and the whole 9 and it's like "dude, you goin to the show tonight at the VFW....." and I'm like "nah, I'm just gonna go ride my bike and eat a cheesesteak and have a New Castle" haha

this

I have no idea what the **** you are saying.

Provocative to say the least.

The only "fixie" riders I hate on, are the ones who got em cuz it makes them the **** at school, and run red lights...

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ALL OF YOOOOOOOOOOU!!!

this nails it. everyone who is already "down" gets pissy cause it gains exposure and more people do it so its not just for them anymore. when this happened to skateboarding i was bummed, then i thought about why i was skateboarding in the first place and realized it didn't matter and went on about my business.

also..
ramp locals? you burned down my half pipe, lets joust

this thread ****ing sucks.

i HATE fixed riders. they're so elitist with their silly expensive bikes and their damn "colourways."

i swear, they suck.

and it's not bad to hate on them either because they're not oppressed in any way.