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Are fixies dangerous?

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    #2
    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,069 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    Jeremy Sproket wrote: »
    They seem to be BANNED in Singapore but no reason given in the article. I wonder why?
    The post added that brakeless fixed-gear bicycles are banned and illegal to be used on Singapore roads

    its fairly obvious i think


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    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    You can't ride brakes bikes here either.


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,964 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Jeremy Sproket wrote: »
    ...Do the pedals keep spinning when you try to free wheel?...
    Yes - the clue is in the name.


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    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,832 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    No, they're not dangerous. I ride one every day. I've put brakes on it but I rarely need to use them.
    The fixed in fixed gear means you can't freewheel.
    I feel safer around town on my fixie than my geared, freewheeling, braked bikes. I have much more control on it than my geared bike, 1 extra brake for a start! You're much more connected to your bike and able to moderate speed on a fixie.


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