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It's no news that fixed-gear bikes (or 'fixies') are trendy in cool-hipster biking. Wallpaper magazine is writing about them, Urban Outfitters is selling them, and some even go far to say that the trend is now over (always a sign that something has gone big).The trend is definitely not over, and many people who are not all the time ahead of fashion, super dedicated bikers or that don't live in New York City are still wondering: Why have fixed gear bikes become so popular? What is it that makes these bikes special? And, most importantly, Should I jump in on...