| The fixed gear bicycle continues to gain popularity | | | | freewheeling impossible. This makes the pedals move |
| among the bicycle community. First popularized by bike | | | | continuously each time the bicycle is in motion, following |
| messengers, the fixed gear bike, fixed wheel bicycle, | | | | the direction of the rear wheel. A fixed gear bike can |
| or fixie bicycle, through the years has developed a cult | | | | safely run with or without brakes since stopping the |
| following in many parts of the world. There are many | | | | motion of the pedal will automatically stop the bike, |
| reasons as to why fixed wheel bicycles have become | | | | although there are some areas that makes illegal |
| a hit among cycling enthusiasts. But many people are | | | | bicycles not equipped with breaks. |
| captivated with the simplicity of these bikes, not to | | | | A fixie bicycle usually runs on single speed, meaning, |
| mention that fixie bikes are very much lightweight. | | | | this type of bike sports a single gear. But it is possible |
| Fixed gear bikes also generally come in cheaper prices | | | | for fixie bicycles to have multiple gears and allow |
| as compared to other types of bikes and are easier | | | | changes in speed while in motion. A number of fixies |
| to maintain with less parts than their bicycle | | | | have already been manufactured with this feature but |
| counterparts. | | | | rarely do we see one since multiple gears may not be |
| The anatomy of a fixed wheel bike consists of the | | | | fit with the simplicity concept that fixie bicycles are |
| sprocket being directly attached to its hub making | | | | famous for. |