Old 11-11-13, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Nothing is simpler than coasting down a hill or coasting to a stop; too bad it can't be done on a "simple" fixed gear bike.
Coasting on a fixed gear is different but it is still coasting in a way. I can either apply pressure to the pedals or not. My legs will still be moving regardless (as long as the bike is moving and as long as I have my feet on the pedals). In addition, I can apply pressure to move the bike forward, slow it down, or even move it backwards.

I had assumed that a fixed gear bike would be a lot more work than a single speed since you have to pedal all the time but that has really turned out not to be the case. There's not much effort involved in pedaling when the pedals are moving your legs rather than the other way around. I do have hand brakes and that makes a big difference.

Riding fixed may well turn out to be a fad. That's OK. I'm enjoying it for now and may continue to indefinitely or might decide tomorrow that I want something different.

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