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Originally Posted by hulkrogan
Awesome if you take a velodrome to work.
Pointless if there are things such as slight inclines, stop signs or traffic lights on the way.
Although the kids with their hair covering their eyes on purpose will think it's cool  |
I actually enjoy the overall ride to and from work, I ride from Mcknight Blvd on centre street then move over to 2nd street NW to downtown.
the only "bad" part is going downhill I just cant coast, but do more of a controlled descent and thats where having at least front brakes is helpful. I really like it cause there is no break and it makes for a better workout with my commute.
also more detailed awesomeness from wikipedia
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In slippery conditions some riders prefer to ride fixed because they believe the transmission provides increased feedback on back tire grip.[19]
Descending any significant gradient is more difficult as the rider must spin the cranks at a very high speed (sometimes at 170 rpm or more), or use the brake(s) to slow down. Some consider that the enforced fast spin when descending increases "souplesse" (a French word meaning suppleness or flexibility, usually referring to the human body), which is said to then improve pedalling performance on any type of bicycle.[20]
Riding fixed is considered by some to encourage a more effective pedaling style, which is claimed translates into greater efficiency and power when used on a bicycle fitted with a freewheel
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