How To Choose A Fixed Gear Bike

High Performance Bike Gear That's Cute, Too

You ride to burn cals, but you're not exactly training for the Tour de France. Fun stuff that won't make you look like a Lance wannabe.

How did you ever bike without these covetable, girlie items?
Protect the Goods

The S-Works Prevail helmet is a collab between Specialized and Lululemon. It's what their pro riders wear. And it's Lulu.

Helmet, $250; Specialized.com
Can You Hear Me Now?

Shouting "On your left!" is equal parts annoying and alarming. Friendlier: Ring the smiley Dazed & Amused bell to alert someone you're passing.

Nutcase, $15; NutcaseStore.com

Hot Wheels

It's not a cruiser. It's not a racing bike. It's the happy medium. You can tool around, and you won't get laughed at in a sprint tri—you might even whiz past a few people!

Liv/Giant Escape 3 W, $420; LivGiantUSA.com
Tech Support

Is it just us, or does it feel like your workout didn't happen if you don't know how far and fast you went? Oh, it does count when you track it with the Edge 510.

Computer, $330, and case, $10; Garmin.com
Necessary

You wouldn't drive a car without a windshield, so don't bike without shades.

Commit SQ, $150; Oakley.com

Alterna-Jersey

Cycling tops can be dorky, but not when Stella McCartney makes 'em for Adidas. This one's high-tech and cool.

Cycle Performance Jacket, $230; Adidas Sport Performance stores
That's Handy

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