Ride a Fixie

When ever you are in the city you will undoubtedly see a bike courier. Weaving in and out of grid lock and cutting corners. With capri’s and jeans with only one pant leg rolled up. The underground graphics and stickers stuck to their frames and riding caps and tats. They have no fear and they ride with speed and agility and so must their gear. 

If you look closer you will see almost all of them ride a fixed gear bike, also called “a fixie.” A fixie is a bicycle with a single hub and cog on the back wheel and only one chain ring on the front crank. Some fixies have a dual flip hub in the rear giving the rider the options of a fixed or freewheel drive train. Some brands of popular fixed gear bikes are Paké and Bianchi.

Along with riding fixies, all bike couriers carry big delivery bags. Though some may think any bag can work there is something special about delivery bags. Some are roll top bags that tend to be water tight. There are also sling bags that just strap across your chest. A great example of delivery bags are those made by Chrome Bags.

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