fixed-gear bicycle; fixie
Abbreviation of ピストバイク. Refers to a track bicycle with a fixed gear, often used on streets.
from French
See also: ピストバイク
He commutes on a fixed-gear bicycle.
In fencing, the narrow strip on which bouts are contested.
The long platform where models walk during a fashion show. Less common than ランウェイ.
The sight of models walking the runway was breathtaking.
Fencing matches are held on the piste.
This ski resort has many pistes for beginners.
From French 'piste', meaning track or trail. The fixed-gear bicycle sense is a Japanese abbreviation of ピストバイク (piste bike).