Sometimes I think we all want to talk about fixed-gear bicycles here on Blogtown, but we’re too ashamed or afraid to admit it. Well I’m breaking the silence. Here’s a sentimental video about a scrappy group of guys with the baffling willingness gumption to pilot their fixies from Portland to San Francisco. Four dudes, 800 miles of mountainous highway and ZERO BRAKES.

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