Im thinking about getting a fixie and i have several questions .... thanks?

Question

what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixie over any other type of bike?? i am around 150 lbs, 6 foot tall, athletic build...what would the specs be on a bike if i got one?? any other information/advice you could giv me would b greatly appreciated (website references, bike shops... watever) thanks

Answer 1

These are pimp...

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel...

And they are set up Fixie/Free, so you're not stuck with something when the trend is over!

Answer 2

You'll need a Large or about a 58cm. Fixies are just cool. They are simple and fun to ride. The disadvantages are they only have one gear, and a true fixie has a "fixed" gear: direct drive, no coasting. This can be a little tricky to get used to. I would recommend a Surly:

http://www.surlybikes.com/steamroller_co...

They have street cred.