Originally Posted by kirbyx
Hi.
Could someone point me to a thread that explains why single and/or fixed are prefered to multigeared and/or freewheel. Pal trying to convert me. My commute has 1800' climbing each workday.
There is no right answer. The Freewheel / Fixed debate is no different than:
Honda / VW
DEM / GOP
Benz / Beamer
ICP / Eminem
PC / MAC
There seems to be a lot more subjectivity than objectivity in these types of debates. It's basically up to you. And reading words probably won't make up your mind. Your butt will tell you after 50 yards of riding. That's all it takes (for me anyway).
Here is some light reading:
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-testimonial.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html