 Hi, I'm Amanda, and this is Fixgear 101. If you're thinking about getting into Fixgear cycling, the number one question you might have is what's a Fixie, and how is it different from a regular bike? A Fixgear bicycle only has one gear, so you can't shift up or down. The chain is directly connected to the rear wheel, so if you pedal forward, you're going to go forward. And if you pedal in reverse, you're going to go backwards. This is called direct drive. Fixgear bikes are stripped down to the bare essentials, making them light and fast. Fixgears are also called track bikes because they're invented to race on a velodrome. That's a professional bike track. Because of this, they usually don't have brakes, although we recommend installing one if you're riding in the streets. You've got to keep it safe. Because there are no cables, derailleurs, or gears, maintenance on a Fixgear bike is really easy. You can do most of the repairs or tune-ups by yourself. Also, because the bikes are so simple, it's easy to switch the parts and fully customize your bike any way that you want. You can pick the color, the handlebars, the wheels, and the pedals. Just about every part on a Fixie can be customized. So Fixies are simple to repair, easy to customize, and super fun to ride. Once you start riding Fixed, you're never going to want to go back. If you have any questions about Fixgears, we want to hear from you. So hit us up on our Twitter at Pure Fix TV or on our Facebook page. And check back here every week for a new video on PureFixTV.com. I'm Amanda, and I'll see you in the streets.