Fixed Gear Bikes and the Growth of Bike Culture in China – China Environment

enovatechina.com — From enoVate: 'There’s a point when a trend turns into a movement and movement turns into a way of life. In regards to the advancement of bike culture in major Chinese cities, a movement has begun. The influx of foreign and local led biking efforts across major Chinese cities is propelling... the bike culture movement forward into 2010 and beyond.'

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fredster 2 years 4 weeks ago

I'm all for bike culture but I think that unless you really know how to ride them and know where you're riding fairly well fixed gear bikes are a pretty bad idea.

NFX 2 years 4 weeks ago

I agree Fredster, I love cycling but fixed gear bikes are not for me, it is fun enough dissecting this Chinese traffic, at speed, on a simple two wheeled hybrid. A bit cold at present but great never-the-less.

Stuart 2 years 4 weeks ago

Agree. You've got to have a decent pair of wheels. Never a dull moment on the road in China. Halcyon days.

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