Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
I like the control I get on icy surfaces and having studs makes it just that much better... the simplicity of a fixed gear also means there is less to go wrong.
Interesting. My image of me riding SS (I think I'd start there before going fixed...) is walking up every hill in town. Of course, that might not be a bad thing, since it would give me a chance to warm up the feet.
In winter I ride a 21 speed, but typically only use two of them.