Chuck Schmidt asked for comments:
>Okay, how about this... the word "fixed" (like fixed in place).
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>A fixed gear = a gear that doesn't move (won't freewheel).
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>A fixed wheel = a wheel that doesn't move (like blocked).
How about:
"Fixed gear": non-freewheeling drive, but by changing chainwheels and rear cogs the ratio can be changed. Examples are track bicycles and fixed gear road bicycles.
"Fixed wheel": non-freewheeling drive where ratio can not be changed, such as highwheel bicycles and kid's tricycles.
"Straight Kicker": Radio City Music Hall dancer who rides her fixed gear to work.
"Pignon fixe": Fixed bird that takes dump on straight kicker as she's riding.
"pedant-type": Roy "fix 'em all & let G*d sort 'em out" Drinkwater from Lititz, PA.