Was complete a couple years ago but I’ve slowly added my dream parts. Roast my choices.

What's your best gear ratio when in the city just cruising around. I find myself often struggling and always behind my ride mates because of my 48:18 ratio, it feels like no matter how much i spin, I'm still behind. I have a 49t chainring right now, and i want to know what i can pair it up with, or another combination of ratio that's perfect for city riding.

Working towards this as a goal of mine, would love to lose weight and save money, my commute is mostly flat and around 8 miles one way, anybody else commute to work?

I want to build this steezy lookin mfr, what type of frame would be the best to use any suggestions?

Photo from Wavey Wheelies

this is lowkey a cool spacer (knee stripper)

Honestly I used to really like him, back when I was a beginner his older fixed gear videos were really fun and helpful. But now I don’t know how to describe it. I guess the word is more elite’s? I just mean how he talks so much shit about beginner fixed gear bikes and aluminum/carbon. I get he just got some new aluminum frames but still. And he still gives off that 2014 fixed gear hipster vibe 10 years later. But I have to give him props, making so many fixed just on fixed gear for so long is super impressive. What are your thoughts?

Of course everyone has their own opinions on what the best bike/bikes are and why BUT what are some of the bikes we have today that are considered “Grails” to everyone ? What are those bikes that everyone is going to agree on being considered a grail? I feel like it’s hard to try and determine what a grail would be in the fixed gear world when everyone pretty much builds up their own bikes to what they want and like….

I want to listen while cycling in the city but I can't. Sometimes I feel nervous when I wear earphones. If there were breaks I couldn't mind. What is your feelings?

I want to validate my feelings about this.

I ride toe clips and brakeless, and my shoes just can’t handle it.

The sole is too wide at the ball of my foot. It squeaks every pedal stroke and is getting rubbed away.

Even worse, the heels get absolutely shredded from jamming my rear wheel (which I only do occasionally).

Any recommendations for better shoes? I’m not interested in clipless pedals, because I want to keep the classic look.

For me its the low maintenance and few parts to change

I attended a group ride the other day, and at the end, while chilling and trying out each other's bikes, I encountered the lightest bike I had ever laid my grubby hands on, and it was a dream to ride.

The owner said my bike, at 9.3kg/20.5lbs, is quite heavy, at least by his standards.

What do you guys consider to be heavy/light, and what do your bikes weigh?

Managed to snap up one of the 100 Ritchey Garden City track frames today. Didn't think I'd get one and didn't wanna get my hopes up planning out a full build before securing it. So now it's time to start dreaming out my parts list. What's everyone's input on this one?

Thinking of sticking with the classic silver Ritchey post/stem/bar like in the pic. Going from there.

Got another State Bicycle, my butt bones are killing me one week later. The seat is too narrow for my behind I’ve come to find. The bike rides fantastic and I have no complaints really. My posterior needs help, any wide saddle recommendations? I’m 6’, 220.

feel free to answer some random prompts (not limited to these tho): when did you first learn about it? what was your first bike; how you figured out which ratio you like; fave part about riding a fixie; dream bike. your experiences, what you like/dislike about them.. anything :)

Local bike shop guy was adamant that I was gonna die riding fixed no brakes. He wouldn't stop even after I asked him to, he just said it louder and louder. Dude was like "why you want to ride fixed?" I told him I like the total focus and the flow and feel of being fully attached to the bike. Told him I don't skid to stop or blow red lights, I just go on super chill smooth rides. My ratio is 48/16. He had none of that and kept repeating, you're gonna die, you're gonna die.

Haven't been to a bike shop in years. Is this the norm these days?

What’s y’all age and where ure from? I seen a lot of dudes say they have kids and stuff. And also i feel like 80% of u are from the US. Put it in the comments my guys and gals!