fixie bike
“Fixie" is short for “fixed gear,” which is a slang term for bicycles that have drivetrains with one gear that's fixed to the rear wheel so that you cannot coast and must continue pedaling whenever the bike's moving. Fixies are among the most simple of bicycles because they don't require derailleurs, shifters, double- or triple-chainring cranksets, or, in some circumstances, even brakes. Pros and cons of fixie bikes Pros They're simple: the fixie is the simplest form of the bicycle. As long as you're keeping your tires pumped up, very little can go wrong. They're often very affordable: because they don't have a lot of extra components, fixies are usually pretty cheap in comparison with geared models. They're light: no excess parts means no excess weight. They're durable: there's very little maintenance to be done so they're great winter commuters and wallet savers. They're powerful: the direct drive means you're putting all your