This $400 weathered fixie - often dubbed the “Mad Max” bike by my friends - is not better than a $10,000 Trek Madone. But for me, it has been infinitely more valuable. Whatever gear you own ...

An expensive hybrid from the likes of Trek or Cannondale are ... As I reflect on my time with my fixie, I'm reminded of the simple pleasures it brings. Bikes were created first and foremost ...