Bicycle type
Fixed-Gear Bike
Single-speed bikes where the rear cog is fixed to the hub, so the pedals turn whenever the rear wheel turns. Riders can slow down by resisting the pedals.
Typical use
Urban riding and track cycling
Pros & Cons
The main trade-offs of the Fixed-Gear Bike design.
Advantages
- Very simple, with few parts to maintain
- Light and efficient on flat ground
- Direct drive gives a strong feel for the bike's speed
Disadvantages
- No coasting: the pedals keep turning while the bike moves
- A single gear makes hills difficult
- Takes practice to ride and stop confidently
Example Fixed-Gear Bike Models
Example models of this type will appear here once verified bicycle data has been added.