Look Ma, No brakes :)

I'm a biking enthusiast and I've been riding a bike for several years now. It's really a nice form of transportation because it saves a lot of money and a good exercise for the body. Okay, let's make it short. I created this post to share with you a specific kind of bike which I'm planning to build.

Have you ever heard of Fixed-Gear Bicycles? or commonly called as a "fixie". A fixie is a bike which has only a single speed and has no freewheel because the pedals are constantly moving when the bike is in motion. A good example of a Fixie is the bicycles used in Olympics inside the Velodrome.  The Fixie has no brakes. So, how do you stop it? The only form that you can slow down or stop the bike is by countering the pedals motion in order to slow down or make a skid. It's easier to brake the fixie when you use clipless pedals to pull the pedals while reducing the weight distribution on the rear wheel. 

Fixed-gear bicycles has been around for ages. I think it's the basic and first structure of a bicycle before the ones with freewheel and shifters. But recently, it's popularity are rising especially on urban areas.  

I like how minimalist the design of modern fixies these days with a mix of stylish and playful colors. It's been widely known that fixies are often used by Bike messengers in New York and hipsters in cities.  

Here's an example of a modern fixie with stylish minimalist design with playful colors:

Oh, speaking of bicycles. Have you watched the movie Premium Rush? Starring Joseph Gordon Levitt It's just been released recently. It's a must watch for avid bikers/cyclists. Get ready to see some awesome, adrenaline-pumping riding skills! 

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