Now this is one piece of work right here…a very sleek, very beautiful bike…the PK Ripper in a Midnight Black colorway. Just look at this thing…it is one of the raddest things I’ve seen. This …
Submitted by John on December 30, 2009 – 5:02 pmNo Comment
Why would you want to ride a fixed gear bike...a bike that cannot coast...a bike where the pedals are literally chained to the wheels? Well, there are a number of reasons that I can think of.
1. It is simple. This is a bicycle in its simplest form. There is no worrying about gears or other unnecessary parts...a fixed gear bike is just plain simple.
2. It is Strong. Because a fixed gear is so simple, there is much less that can go wrong with it. Because of it's simplicity, it is durable and much less exposed to the dangers and complications of other types of bicycles.
3. It is Maintenance free. Once again, going back to the simplicity of this contraption. Fixed gear bikes require a lot less maintenance and work. Most work you see people do on fixed gears is purely cosmetic.
4. It is Peaceful. Fixed gear bikes are much more peaceful and enjoyable to ride...there is something about it that makes you feel much more in tune with your surroundings and your bike. Because you are constantly pedaling, you feel like you are a part of the bike...feeling every turn and new terrain.
Check out this tight video of the Wings & Things fixed gear trick competition put on by Busteads Bicycles that took place July 24, 2010 in Ontario, California…there’s even a little bit of skating in …
Oh hell yea, I love talking about John Cardiel…at one time, he was the gnarliest and most epic skater in the world…he would go so big and also slam so hard. His skateboard career was …
Why would you want to ride a fixed gear bike...a bike that cannot coast...a bike where the pedals are literally chained to the wheels? Well, there are a number of reasons that I can think of.
