This weekend was the first time I was on a road bike for the usual weekend long rides. The fixed gear rides certainly were enjoyable, and for sure they improve lots of areas. 1) The spinning most likely help your peddling form. 2) The lack of gear builds some leg strength on hills. 3) The innability to rest and coast at the top of the hill helps with recovery.
I noticed today that those who had not used fixed gear bikes during the winter suffered a bit more than usual, as the speed was a bit higher since the majority of riders had switched to road bikes.
I noticed today that those who had not used fixed gear bikes during the winter suffered a bit more than usual, as the speed was a bit higher since the majority of riders had switched to road bikes.
The ride today was pretty tame which was a blessing as my gears on my new road bike skipped. Turns out it was a bad link in the chain.
The fixed gear bike was a Frankenstein bike, made from a nice frame and parts from the dump to hand me downs. I've cleaned, oiled and hung up the beast until next winter. Thank you god of cycling for blessing me with no flats on the fixed gear in the recent fridgid temperatures.
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