Fixed Gear Bikes, The New BMX?

So I was thinking about buying a new form of transportation. My cruiser board is chill, but long journeys and uphill battles are kind of rough. I wanted something environmentally safe that still promotes exercise. An EF family friend told me I should look into Fixed Gear Bikes. So here is what I've found, looks pretty cool.Like the BMX craze except cooler"fixies" are the bike of choice these days for people up on their sh*t. These speedsters have no brakes or freewheel; you slow down by using the pedals or doing a cool skid stop. Going down hills may be a little tough, but I'm sure after some practice riding down hills is cake. One major advantage with these bikes is they are highly customizable. You'll often find riders who have literally built their own bike and added custom color or features. This style of bike started with couriers, you know, the guys carrying packages from office to office in a big city. Nowadays "fixie" riding is well-known, the style already has some pretty dope web-sites. The people who ride this style are sick with the bike skills. In the video below checkout the daring traffic ride, and the various tricks these dudes can do!

Using alternative means of transportation is a way you can help reduce harmful pollutants from automobile exhaust. Ride a bike, skateboard, walk, help save our planet and the exercise is an added bonus.