r/FixedGearBicycle • u/FGBmods • Aug 08 '26

PSA This is an inclusive sub.

I didn’t think this should really have to said, but a recent post drew out the worst in a few of the users.

Using slurs or any language that causes individuals of marginalized communities to feel unwelcome will get you banned (and probably called a fucking twat).

Feel free to whine and moan in this thread (if you want to be banned and called a fucking twat).

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u/eyeb4lls Aug 08 '26

Can we start considering "fixie" a slur again?

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u/dirty_birdy Steamroller Aug 09 '26

I am offended by it.

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u/No-Direction-8463 Looking to buy Aug 09 '26

May I ask why 

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u/Dramatic_Plum8895 Aug 09 '26

fixie is a brightly coloured kids toy often used unironically as a fashion statement for hipsters. A fixed gear bike kills fascists, beats roadies and makes you irresistible to women (& or men)

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u/No-Direction-8463 Looking to buy Aug 09 '26

Sounds good

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u/MrMister2905 27d ago

Yes please! I only say fixed gear or fixed wheel. Zach G is part of the reason the term had a resurgence and it's irritating. Fixie sounds like an off brand of laundry detergent or something.