Singlespeeds or fixed gear bikes (fixies), as the names suggest, are bikes with only one gear and a may have a fixed rear wheel — meaning if the wheel is spinning, so are the cranks. These are similar ...

Fixed-gear bicycles are still popular nowadays because they are simple, low maintenance, make for great winter bikes and urban commuters as well, as long as you don’t have to cope with steep hills.

Chain tensioner vs eccentric bottom bracket vs magic gears vs dedicated single speed bike – what's the best option for you?

Natooke, located in Beijing's Wudaoying Hutong, was the first shop in China to specialize in fixed-gear bicycles. (Ines Brunn) Dozens of upscale bars, restaurants and boutiques line Wudaoying Hutong ...