I finally got to try out my mountain fixie.
I have had people for a while now suggesting I try a single speed mountain bike.. and I was never really interested.. I like gears.. and probably as much for the go fast gears.. as it is for the low climbing gears. I have used a fixie on the road, off and on for years. My wife and I each currently have 2 of them. I had someone this winter that got me intrigued with the idea of riding a fixie mountain bike. At first it sounded absolutely insane... and I did protest, at first. While it is very much a fringe activity, thanks to the internet I learned that there are at least some that do it.. and I got a glimpse of some of the technique needed to successfully survive on one. It sounded like an awesome challenge. I of course have a lot more to learn.. and have harder trails to try, but my first ride can be deemed a success.