Fixed Gear Bikes

[LegoEggo]

aka fixies. Very fun to ride, I just finished building mine a while ago. Learning how to skid stop, my thighs are dominated. Pretty bruised :/ .

Best videos I could find:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0AFpq6jFok&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H63FivObTLM

Edit for 100% more definition: A fixed-gear bicycle or fixed wheel bicycle is a bicycle without the ability to coast. The sprocket is screwed directly on to the hub and there is no freewheel mechanism. A reverse-threaded lockring is usually fitted to prevent the sprocket from unscrewing. Whenever the rear wheel is turning, the pedals turn in the same direction. By resisting the rotation of the pedals, a rider can slow the bike to a stop,which will cause the tires to skid,without the aid of a brake. Stopping is sometimes known as "skidding" in the fixed gear world. A fixed gear bicycle can also be ridden in reverse.

However wikipedia is kinda wrong, skidding and resisting the pedals are waaaay different.

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[XaMMaX211]

I just finished building mine a while ago

from scratch?

[zz_tophat]

from scratch?

Nope Legos!

[zoneark]

Nope Legos!

O you. 

[Predator]

I gotta say...Those look really gay.

They also look like a real nut buster if you slip off that seat.

[LegoEggo]

from scratch?

Pretty much.

They also look like a real nut buster if you slip off that seat.

Just as bad as any other bike. But if you're worrying about slipping off the seat... you probably shouldn't ride a bike.

[n0cturni]

Haha, I had one when I was like 8-9. I used to ride my bike home and skid along the corners.

[Jaymz]

My friend has/made one, its a lot of fun to ride.

Im more into downhill and cross country trail riding.