What is a fixed gear bike? It refers to a bicycle without the ability to coast as it has no freewheel. The sprocket (cog) is screwed directly on to the hub. Whenever the rear wheel is turning, the pedals will also be turning in the same direction. By resisting the rotation of the pedals, a rider can slow the bike to a stop without the aid of an additional brake. And if you pedal backwards the fixed gear bike will move backwards.

Stopping is called "skidding" in the fixed gear world. Skidding is the technique of opposing the pedals' movement hard enough to halt the rear wheel's rotation. The skidding length can be enlonged by putting all the weight on to the front wheel. This is especially to impress others. If a quick halt needs to be done the rider can do a skip-stop instead, like when riding in traffic.

Fixed gear bicycles are very beautiful as they can be reduced to just a frame, 2 wheels, handlebars, and a seat. There are usually no brake cables, no gear shifters, no fenders, no lights, no reflectors, no brakes. The purity of a bike.

Riding a fixie is very fun! You can cycle very fast or do tricks or play bike polo or you can just use it for your daily commute. The feeling of riding without a freewheel is very addictive, so take care!