Why fixed gear

You have to adapt your cornering style too, because leaning over too hard carries the risk of pedal strikes. Fixies are perfect for riders who hate looking after their bikes.

The simplicity of a fixed gear drivetrain can make for truly beautiful bicycles and they can be cheap to run too. Ignore all the nonsense about achieving bicycle zen and becoming one with your machine. Matthew Loveridge formerly Allen is an experienced mechanic and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things.

Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every stripe, and he's tested a huge variety of both over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and others. Head to your local velodrome and ask for advice or get in touch with a coach for some sound advice. Cycling Plus is the UK's best selling monthly road cycling magazine.

Established in , every issue is packed with expert reviews of the latest road bikes and gear, inspirational routes and rides, evocative features that take you inside every aspect of cycling and unmatched nutrition, fitness and training advice.

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