Ines Brunn and her bike. {mlyt}
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - View this thread

Joff Summerfield is riding his penny farthing around the world. Check his progress in his online diary.
posted on May 18, 2007 - View this thread

Two wheels, no brakes, no gears... Unstoppable. They're fixed-gear bicycles, and they're an environmentally friendly mode of transportation for those with a sense of style (or a death wish).
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - View this thread

Who needs to coast? With a fixed gear bicycle, you can't. Not to be confused with single-speeds or multi-gear derailers, this minimalist setup is used in track racing, including Japan's Keirin. Messengers and others ride track bikes on the street (sometimes illegally without a brake): the simplicity means there's less to brake or be stolen. Not all fixies are tracks bikes though, with conversions often more focused on utility and comfort than speed. (Perfect for the commute!) They're great in the winter and offroad, too. You can make your own (you just need horizontal dropouts) and then learn some special techniques.
posted on Apr 7, 2003 - View this thread