After riding a singlespeed as my daily transport for just over a year I finally took the plunge and built up a fixed gear which I completed last weekend. Having survive my first week commuting into Central London on it I just felt the need to share a few thoughts.

First up it's a hoot. I haven't stopped grinning since I got on the bike on Monday morning.

Second, it's not a difficult as I had expected either in terms of remembering to pedal all the time, slowing/stopping using the pedals or in terms of spinning like a loon down the hills.

Finally, eveything seems to happen a lot faster (in a good way) on a fixed road bike than it did on a SS MTB on slicks.

I realise that this won't be that interesting for most of you but thanks for listening.

Congrats! Im glad fixed riding is taking off more in london, even some shops that didnt have a clue last summer are getting a bit more clued up about it.

Hey IronHorse, that's awesome! I too started riding fixed about four days ago. I LOVE it. I converted an old Bianchi road bike, repainted, made some bullhorns for it. This is my first conversion. It's been cold as hell here, but I still manage to grin while I ride as well. If you get a chance, post some pics of your ride. Here's mine, "Bella".

Anyone know Andrea's email?

I took this pic back in '02 outside Condor on Grays Inn rd. His brand new custom track bike. First time 'sans brakes'. Actually, I think it was his first track bike. I told him he was bloody mad

Dont know him but I see him often, or at least someone that looks like that on the same frame.
Once Im back working, I could try an get it for ya, who should I say is asking? Mr. White?

I liked watching that show "Peep Show" on BBC, but it's not on anymore, what gives??

That was the most hilarious show I've ever seen. Was it cancelled?

welcome to the experience! have fun.




...now it puts the lotion in the basket.