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Sting Ray

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Simple and solid, Nimble and neat. Picked up a chrome sidewinder, to unleash the retro rider. The onlookers' jaws will drop, but the pedaling can't stop! Beckon the 'weapon', and reckon it's heaven! Code name - Sting Ray It sure makes you sway! After holding on to the dream of getting a fixie (fixed gear bicycle) for more than two years, I finally got one yesterday after trading out my mtb. The Bike Affair folks were kind enough to give me a demo bike and ride for a week to make an informed decision. Sure enough, the experience only added weight to my choice. I revered the fixie in the very first Astr demo ride way back in 2015. The experience back then was so good and fun, that I immediately connected to it. I started out with good caution after double checking both the brakes. On encountering the first uphill, I thought I might need to grind a bit. But surprisingly, it tackles the up-hills very well! On the downhills, I just lifted off my legs and