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I commuted on a fixie bike for about 4 months straight. I rode 7 miles in each direction, and went up and down a few really fun hills. I always kept a front brake on the bike. The only thing that scared me was the fact that I can't hop up curbs on the fixed gear bike, so I always felt like my ability to get out of the way quickly might be in jeopardy if a car was coming my way.
Otherwise, I loved it and would recommend it. The bike will be light, simple, and silent with nothing but the whirring of the tires on the road. Riding a fixie a lot is an experience that isn't describable until you ride one, but getting int a good cadence on a fixed gear bike is something unlike any other cycling experience there is. Something is so fluid about the motion, and the bike literally pushes you along. I might have to go on a ride when I get home after talking about it!
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1984 Porsche 911
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