Basically a bike for track (velodrome) riding. One gear, direct drive, and no brakes if you like to live dangerously. Used to be recommended (back in my days when dinos walked the earth) for developing "souplesse" in your pedalling for early spring rides. I rode one all winter to U of M one year. Interesting with slick tires on ice. If your a keen bikie Mybabas, go to Lifesport on Pembina Hwy and ask Walter to show you his Robin's Egg Blue Poghliaghi.