TV Hipsters. people who just learn about this stuff on tv and the internet, etc. people who dont (or cant) actually go where things are happening. people from the midwest (just for example, not trying to offend anyone) really do have to wait until popular culture gets to them. usually its a couple years behind the original trend. not anybodys fault. basically, what im saying is: hows a kid from the midwest (just for example again) learn about fixed gears? (or anything going on in nyc for that matter). the answer is from television, so to speak