10 Bikes You Should Consider Before Buying a Fixed Gear

Beach cruisers to BMX bikes to all points in between.

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There may be no faster way to gain street cred in a hipster enclave than the purchase of a fixed-gear bike. And they're so easy to find now, available everywhere from the smallest bike shop to the biggest box store. But not so fast. Fixed gears may be readily available, but they're still not the perfect bike for everyone. Check out 10 Bikes You Should Consider Before Buying a Fixed Gear, and think before you buy.

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Old English Three-Speed

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Dutch City Bike

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Beach Cruiser

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Obscure 1980s Italian Road Bike

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