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Fixed in NYC
This whole fixed-gear thing has been interesting to watch develop. A lot of folks are committing to this style of riding, and that’s cool. Whatever gets more people involved in cycling, the better. I’ve tried it, it was fun, but I like having a freewheel instead. The problem for me is that riding fixed is more dangerous and requires more constant focus. Sometimes I just like to fly and not even think about my machine.
I found this video on the Empire blog. It’s a trailer for their feature length debut about riding fixed in New York City. It starts off hard and fast, but there is some riding that degenerates into poor judgment. Take a look. …
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