Originally Posted by
co.bo
Thanks to everyone who chipped in to answer. I didn't realize there would be such a pronounced distinction between single speed (freewheel) riders and fixed riders.
Maybe on here, but I'd say that BMXers, track racers, messengers, SSCXers, tracklocrossers, and SSMTBers have more commonalities than differences. Many of us have experience in several of those disciplines, and we all share a willingness to suffer a bit for the pure, unfettered joy of riding these perfect, simple machines.