fixed-gear
Pedals always spinning
Fixed-gear describes a bicycle drivetrain where the rear cog is locked directly to the hub—when the wheel turns, so do the pedals.
Unlike freewheel bikes, you can't coast; stopping means resisting the pedals or skidding.
Fixed-gear bikes (fixies) are popular with urban cyclists and bike messengers for their mechanical simplicity and direct feel: She commutes on a fixed-gear.
Single-gear bicycle
- track bikeBrakeless velodrome cycle
- velodromeBanked oval cycling arena
- cogProjecting gear tooth
- chainringBicycle's front sprocket
crankset · drivetrain · skid · brakeless · messenger · urban cycling · single-speed · lockring
Shoulder bag with flap
- urbanPertaining to cities
- hipsterAggressively alternative person
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- BrooklynWestern Long Island borough
Portland · Tokyo · street style · commuter · DIY · custom build · colorway · MASH
Transmission without intermediate gears
- coastingMoving without active effort
- backpedalReverse one's stance
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
fixie
Single-gear bicycle
- track bikeBrakeless velodrome cycle
- velodromeBanked oval cycling arena
- cogProjecting gear tooth
chainring · crankset · drivetrain · skid · brakeless · messenger · urban cycling · single-speed · lockring · pedal stroke
messenger bag
Shoulder bag with flap
- urbanPertaining to cities
- hipsterAggressively alternative person
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
Brooklyn · Portland · Tokyo · street style · commuter · DIY · custom build · colorway · MASH · conversion
direct drive
Transmission without intermediate gears
- Bikesbicycle, BMX, cruiser, mountain bike, road bike