Fixie wheels are the bicycles that cannot coast because it does not have any freewheel. The pedals of these bicycles are always in motion when the bicycle is moving. The sprocket of the bicycle is screwed directly to a fixed hub. When the rear wheel of the bicycle turns, the pedals of the bicycle also turn in the same direction. This process allows the bicyclist to stop the vehicle without using brakes. These bicycles are also called fixed gear bicycles. People love to ride these bicycles as they are much stylish, simple and require very low maintenance. In the slippery conditions fixed gear bicycles are much easy to ride as the transmission of these bicycles create much friction on the rear tire grip. Some of these bicycles do not have brakes. People riding fixed gear bicycles think brakes are not necessary for these bicycles. These bicycles can be stopped by applying back pressure on the pedals. By applying back pressure on the pedals people can also ride the bicycle in the reverse direction.

Originally the trend of fixie wheels was started from the track bikes. Here the fixed gear bicycles were used for indoor bike racing. As they were used on the track, they didn't have gears or brakes. Slowly, people started using it in the streets and later it has become a part of bike messenger subculture. The main purpose of people for using fixed gear bicycle is glamour and not the functions or performance. These bicycles are much more stylish than the traditional bikes. Riding this bicycle is just like a challenge as it is not easy to ride. People ride this bicycle as they love to face the challenges. These bicycles are used by the people for performing various kinds of stunts. The brakeless fixed gear bicycles do not have brake cable hence; hence it does not create any hindrance in performing stunts like bar spin.

Fixie wheels are therefore, loved by the people a lot. It is the first choice of the crazy riders who love to accept challenges. People who love stylish things will prefer fixed gear bicycles as they are much more stylish than the traditional bicycles. People who want to perform various kinds of stunts will love to ride fixed gear bicycle. As it does not have any extra technical support, the fixed gear bicycles are lighter and are the first choice of the people who love to perform stunts on the bicycles.