Eddys around the World: Balinese Codi cherishes his Eddy Merckx Fixie
Codi is a native Balinese. ‘It is wonderful to live here, because you really live among the beaches, mountains and waterfalls. Of course, I am not surprised that Europeans love coming here, because Bali is a dream destination. In my daily life, I work as a self-employed person and sell second-hand clothes in a kind of thrift shop.’
‘Since childhood, I have been intrigued by cycling and my hobby got a huge boost when I discovered fixed-gear bikes in 2017. It took me a while to understand how the parts of a fixie work, but I learned quickly. Consequently, I started looking for a frame that suited my height and a geometry that would make me feel comfortable.’
From piste frame to fixie
Cycling in Bali is also not as popular as in traditional cycling countries. ‘People don't feel confident on their bikes yet. Also because they see other cyclists buying a more expensive one and they themselves don't want to hit the streets with an older two-wheeler. Still, it would be nice if we could form a bit more of a cycling family. Especially as the population here continues to grow and cycling is a nice alternative to heavy traffic. Sometimes I meet other riders on a fixie and that really forges a bond.’
Freedom in the head
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