San Francisco Fixed: Mission Bicycles
By Mike Payne
Between traffic lights, between traffic, there is a stretch of pavement fit for just one machine. The stop/start, gas/brake, walk/wait tango of traffic is for mere mortals, whereas the real dance is saved for those who dare to ride fixed. To ride fixed means to ride a bicycle with just one gear, just one brake, and your feet controlling all of the action. From a standing start, you’re just a few pedal turns away from top speed– no shifting, no gears, just pedals and pavement. In cities like Chicago, New York and San Francisco, this trend has hit critical mass. Our friends from Mission Bicycles, straight out of the Mission District in San Francisco, build and sell hand made, customizable “fixeys” for just under a thousand bucks. Their goal is to build custom color and component machines based on the fixed-gear theme. Where the fixed bike revolution started in the velodrome, it has made its way to your city quick enough. If you want the perfect fixey to start your obsession, give Mission Bicycles a shout. [gearpatrol]
Buy: from $795
