fixed-gear road bicycles, also known as "fixies",
are single-gear bicycles which the paddles turn as the wheels do.
they are quite hard to ride, but so much fun to customize.
i am currently in the process of painting the back rim of my fixie a neon yellow.
i have already switched the drop-bars straps from a black to a mixture of red and black camouflage like patterns.
the frame itself is baby blue, (which i believe represents OLD SKOOL) and on the front forks of the bike, it reads: "ride tuned N' gauged".
every time i ride, it gives me a sense of freedom, an awareness for the environment, and a very good exercise.
surprisingly enough, it has changed my thoughts on some things in life, such as:
- cars are probably the worst inventions ever to have been created in this world. (except for cars that are DESIGNED, not manufactured.)
- i would actually like to go up to a tree one day and hug it good for about 5 minutes, then say "thank you."
- NOLS sounds like an awesome thing to do for the summer.
- professional fixie-r?
- no chris.
- need to get fit, need to quit smoking cigarettes.
- join the Los Angeles Midnight Ridazz
i think it's a good start.
p.s; what should i name her?
open to suggestion.