For the sake of any future researchers trying to search the internets for the definitive date when the fixie phenomenon "jumped the shark," it was when Republic started selling color-customizable bikes through Urban Outfitters. - Chester from Bookmarklet

Yeah, that's jumping the shark for sure. - Wirehead

The final nail in fixed wheels coffin, London is full of tits riding these bikes. "They're selling hippie wigs in Woolworth's, man." - Tristan Poulter

What I'm really wondering is if all the new cyclists that were brought into the fold by the fixie phenomenon will continue to ride in the future, whether that be on a fixed or freewheeled bike. I can't get down on something that has brought more under the tent of cycling but I wonder how long-lasting this growth will be. - Chester