Christchurch fixed-gear ride

[martinv]

Anyone out there interested in getting together to go for a fixed-gear
ride in the city sometime? I've seen a few fixies in the city now so
I know there are people lurking around somewhere. :-)

[Hanna]

I'll come along .....( I'm Martin's partner :-)). What Martin never
manages to really explain to me: What's so special about riding a one-
gear bike that kicks you off, if you are not careful? Ever since my
knees have become a bit creaky from running I've come to really
appreciate the gears on my bike! Maybe this gets the discussion going
a bit ;-).....

[Slim]

Hi Martin and Hanna

What a great idea. Wish I could join in. It would be nice to ride
with a group of like minded people.

Hanna, I'm not so sure I will be able to explain the attraction of
riding fixed wheel any better than Martin. If you look on the web,
you'll see a whole host of reasons why some people choose to ride a
fixed wheel bike; from the cod-spiritual (it's Zen innit!) to the
pseudo-scientific (it improves your pedal stroke). I'm not sure I buy
in to either of those reasons really. For me, I just really like the
feeling of riding a really lightweight bike fast. It is true that at
least some of the time during a ride, you will not be in the optimum
gear for the situation but usually you are able to move along pretty
well anyway because of the lighter weight of the bike and the momentum
of the pedals. It's kind of hard to put into words really so I guess
the best I can say is "just give it a go". Choose a sensible gear and
I'm sure that in Canterbury, you'll find it reasonably forgiving on
your knees.

Oh, and the other thing.....they look so much better than a geared
bike (with apologies to your, no doubt, very fine steed).

Simon

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[FLIP FLOP]

Hi Hanna

Maybe watch this video to get some idea as why we ride fixed, and why
it so addictive. I think it goes some way to explainnig the elegance
and simplicity that is so appealing. Not to mention that its a little
bit nuts too :-)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1312a_puma-messenger_shortfilms

Regards
Fixed Nerd of Auckland (formally London)

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[Karl]

Hi Flip flop

I currently live in london, and got into street fixed a year ago.
Anyway, I'm comming home (AKL) next year so we should kick off a AKL
fixie scene with some social night rides. Water front routes etc.

On 7 Apr, 14:59, FLIP FLOP <timpi...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Hanna
>
> Maybe watch this video to get some idea as why we ride fixed, and why
> it so addictive. I think it goes some way to explainnig the elegance
> and simplicity that is so appealing. Not to mention that its a little

> bit nuts too :-)http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1312a_puma-messenger_shortfilms