The 25 Essential Tools of Excellence (v2), 19: The Fixie

Man is a generalist. No harm in that: he/she is remarkably adept at adapting and to enhance this process has created a batch of tools which allows him/her to perform to the highest levels.

When push comes to shove, what are the essential Tools of Excellence?

19: The single-gear bike. The Fixie.

In a world of complexity the single gear bike is elegance in motion. Stripped of over-engineered gearing needed only by those living in the Yorkshire dales or competing in the Tour de France the bike becomes lighter, easier to maintain and you rapidly and easily become fitter as you tackle the terrain in a true and honest relationship. You and planet Earth in perfect harmony.

Complementing your walking it takes you the further distance or at greater speed.

The Excellence Kit-Bag so far:

1: The Wall and A Ball

2: The Play List

3: The Back of an Envelope

4: Perfect Coffee

5: The Stop Watch

6: The Skipping Rope

7: Trail-Mix

8: The Treasured Note/Photo

9: The Swiss Army Knife

10: The Compass

11: The Wall Planner

12: Two Short, Intersecting Lines.

13: The Camera on your Phone

14: The Steel Water Bottle

15: The Flight Deck

16: The Propelling Pencil

17: The Vegetable Steamer

18: The Pause

Bonus: How To be Brilliant.