Hello Darlin'

This is my 2nd Fixed Gear. The other one (I later found out) was waaaayyyy too small for me to stop correctly. So I found this doll and made some adjustments to her. She is still a work in progress. I would like to make her lighter, but I need the bike to be strong for my weekly commutes. I commute home from work most of the time with this bike M-F about 80 miles a week. I participate in night rides throughout Los Angeles, CA, USA with this bike aptly named "Darlin'". Yup she is like a big southern belle, with some nice classic lines and curves.

Pros:
- Feels more sturdy when riding.
- Front stopping (front skidding) without the brake is ALOT easier.
- The gear ratio allows some flexibility for mid to minor hills.
- Easy to keep clean.
- Quieter than my previous fixed gear.

Cons:
- Feels heavier than my last bike, even though I weighed them both, and the scale says they are 22 lbs.
- The seat is not as comfortable on long runs (chill rides).
- Hop skidding/stopping is harder to accomplish on steeper hills.
- My headphone cord sometimes gets caught on those little UN-used brake paths welded in the top of the stem of the frame. Since I don't use rear brakes, I might sand/cut them off, since they serve no purpose anymore.

Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated. Thanks in advance for checking her out!