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neo-luddites perhaps, when I was an active cyclist a bit more than a decade ago the fixie was an unknown thing. There were single speed bikes then - the well kn
by Aloha 12y ago
neo-luddites perhaps, when I was an active cyclist a bit more than a decade ago the fixie was an unknown thing. There were single speed bikes then - the well known beach cruiser - it was a single speed, yes, but it also could idle along without peddling and had a rear drum brake - I can see a place for that kind of thing - no one has been able to explain to me how a direct drive fixed gear bicycle is better than even that option.
- joeguilmette 12y agoIt's like a manual vs an automatic vehicle. You aren't forced to constantly pedal, so much as your legs must move at the same speed as the pedals. At low speeds you are much more connected to the bicycle. Taking a low speed, sharp turn is more akin to walking and feels much more natural. Also, it enforces good form, like pedaling thru turns. Small speed adjustments are natural and easy. Also, when accelerating, the pedals are moving regardless of input, so you can simply tap them down on the downstroke, hovering your foot above the pedal on the up stroke. There is a reason a fixed gear is a popular configuration and it has little to do with being cool or hip.
- tedunangst 12y agoWhy do I want to pedal through turns? I've never ridden a bike that way.
- joeguilmette 12y agoIt's like accelerating thru a turn while driving, it's proper form.