i think ppl should get a flip flop hub with their fixed gear so that if fixed gear is too hard for them they can try single speed then gradually move to fixed gear again
You raise some good points, and I agree more people need to try it. I also often rely on foot-jamming when on casual rides, but if you're promoting fixed gear perhaps mention some form of retention
@@phlufff_fxd yeah I should’ve touched on the necessity of foot retention (as I currently don’t have any on my bike rn)… I am definitely not the best example for safety on a fixie, but that’s also why I love them so much
@@Aatrox_FLCC fair point, but I’ve ridden 2 centuries on my fixies so I don’t necessarily think there are any restrictions on how or where you can ride fixed gear
@@cyclist2906 I never said that you need to ride with no brakes. That is just how I ride. I am advocating for everyone to ride fixed gear they can use brakes if they want.
Best of both worlds: single speed freewheel. It's simple, lightweight, cheap, less maintenance than fixed or geared. Runs forever and it doesn't make you rethink your life choices everytime you go downhill. It's way more fun when you're just riding a bike and not just actively trying to survive.
hopefully I can buy my first fixed gear this year, been wanting to ride a fixed gear cause I've been borrowing fixed gear from my friends while saving money. I want my own tho lol
Comparing fixies to carbon racing bikes is like comparing apples and oranges. Two different purposes and consumers. Two different riding styles and goals. Riding a non fixed bike a racing cyclist is safer for what youre doing. And if you cant pase yourself without beeign forced by a fixie in communal trafic, well then learn how to or dont ride a bike
@@SoraKazen that’s the great thing about fixies though is you can find them super cheap and they will still be super reliable! You can even convert a vintage road bike frame to a fixed gear as long as it has horizontal drop outs!
@@Bikeguy_alex the crazy part is that frame is a conversion, so the brake mounts are literally already there... this frame has more holes than a homeless guy's underwear
Electric bike convert human energy to speed more efficiently than none electric So so many people have minor back and or knee injuries and NEED full sus and pedal assist
@Bikeguy_alex That's great! My lower back hurts while riding a bike, it was like that since I was 12. You're very lucky to have done those surgeries done successfuly. Most people don't come out strong. Recently discovered electric and loving every PAINLESS minute of it
@@idoporges9215 nah… I already have terrible knees from skating. I’ve had two knee surgeries already and I don’t let that hold me back, and I know my love for fixed gear will only grow so I’ll definitely still be ripping fixed at 80
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Getting my first fixie tomorrow wish me luck
@astra8186 let’s go!!
i think ppl should get a flip flop hub with their fixed gear so that if fixed gear is too hard for them they can try single speed then gradually move to fixed gear again
You raise some good points, and I agree more people need to try it. I also often rely on foot-jamming when on casual rides, but if you're promoting fixed gear perhaps mention some form of retention
@@phlufff_fxd yeah I should’ve touched on the necessity of foot retention (as I currently don’t have any on my bike rn)… I am definitely not the best example for safety on a fixie, but that’s also why I love them so much
@@Bikeguy_alex true true, it adds extra thrill. Can't disagree
It really depends on how you want to ride and the place you want to ride on
@@Aatrox_FLCC fair point, but I’ve ridden 2 centuries on my fixies so I don’t necessarily think there are any restrictions on how or where you can ride fixed gear
this is probably the worst cycling advice on youtube, advocating a fixed gear bike without brakes to people with no experience.
@@cyclist2906 I never said that you need to ride with no brakes. That is just how I ride. I am advocating for everyone to ride fixed gear they can use brakes if they want.
Everybody should ride a fixed gear bike,
So that fixie-bros will finally shut the hell up about it.
This Guy judged without listening to what he said he said (by all means please ride your fixed gear with brakes)
Lol 0:45 he literally said if you wanna use brakes then use it. He never said we should go without breaks
I'm trying to figure out if this video is meant to be ironic or the single most stupid video on RUclips.
fixed gear will save the world bro ... trust me bro...
i agree well said
You don’t use foot retention?
I do, not so much for pedaling but more for breaking.
where is your straps my friend
Foot retention is a necessary in my eyes i also think that’s why when people try fixed they don’t enjoy it as much or feel safe in certain situations
@@Ilia-t3j yeah I need some… was just lazy when I was building this bike and didn’t buy pedals that allowed for foot straps
I only fixie with pedal straps. Off road I run a front break.
Best of both worlds: single speed freewheel. It's simple, lightweight, cheap, less maintenance than fixed or geared. Runs forever and it doesn't make you rethink your life choices everytime you go downhill. It's way more fun when you're just riding a bike and not just actively trying to survive.
@@Justmino fair points!
hopefully I can buy my first fixed gear this year, been wanting to ride a fixed gear cause I've been borrowing fixed gear from my friends while saving money. I want my own tho lol
Comparing fixies to carbon racing bikes is like comparing apples and oranges. Two different purposes and consumers. Two different riding styles and goals. Riding a non fixed bike a racing cyclist is safer for what youre doing. And if you cant pase yourself without beeign forced by a fixie in communal trafic, well then learn how to or dont ride a bike
@@itsamegabriel8519 or maybe… hear me out here… ride a fixed gear
Would love to watch someone try to steal that an get thrown off when they try to coast haha
yh fixed gear is easily the best for cheap prices and easy service - i bought one for 60 and works super well
S/o fixed gear. Nice vid, keep pushing the fixed gear narrative. But no foot retention?
I can ride fixed gear but slowly. Eventually, ill be faster with more experience.
You dont need to hit your head against a wall repeatedly to know you shouldnt do that
@@cancer8343 no thanks, that would be harmful to my health
i would if i could afford it
@@SoraKazen that’s the great thing about fixies though is you can find them super cheap and they will still be super reliable! You can even convert a vintage road bike frame to a fixed gear as long as it has horizontal drop outs!
My man needs to rise his saddle and get some straps, nice vid tho
I watch u from morocco
Do you know what a memoir means 😂 (the bikes not called a fixie)
you have no way to break on that my man, would be quite dangerous in cities and hilly places
His shoe sole can be his brake
@@Omeiden no brakes in cities is so fun though
@@Bikeguy_alex the crazy part is that frame is a conversion, so the brake mounts are literally already there... this frame has more holes than a homeless guy's underwear
@@Bikeguy_alex btw are you pointing your saddle towards to the moon or what??
Electric bike convert human energy to speed more efficiently than none electric
So so many people have minor back and or knee injuries and NEED full sus and pedal assist
@@idoporges9215 well ima be 80 years old with both knees replaced still ripping fixed gear!
@Bikeguy_alex
That's great!
My lower back hurts while riding a bike, it was like that since I was 12.
You're very lucky to have done those surgeries done successfuly. Most people don't come out strong.
Recently discovered electric and loving every PAINLESS minute of it
@@Bikeguy_alex just realized you're not 80 right now, you're just delusionally flexing
@@idoporges9215 nah… I already have terrible knees from skating. I’ve had two knee surgeries already and I don’t let that hold me back, and I know my love for fixed gear will only grow so I’ll definitely still be ripping fixed at 80
@@idoporges9215 lower back pain stems from weak hips, try some hip strengthening exercises such as clam shells with resistance bands around your knees