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Old 09-04-08, 04:32 PM
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sequoia78
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Fixie riders never dismount.
Dismounts are for sissies. JK...

Anyway, seriously, when cross racing began there were no obstacles, and few riders dismounted.
As the equipment and technique improved, so did this aspect of the races.
Experienced fixed gear riders can mount and dismount just as fast as anyone else.
Why do you think more professional bike messengers ride fixies than any other bike?
They take more abuse, hold up longer without maintenance, and are every bit as fast in mixed conditions and terrain as any geared bike.

I think this aspect of the race (the obstacles and run-ups) are no problem for those of us who choose to go fixed.

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