Originally Posted by
the_don
Fixed is good for training, because it forces you to develop you spinning technique, which it seems (via consensus on the matter) makes you a faster rider. Isn't that why Lance trains with a FG???
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The flip side of that coin is it allows you to be ultra lazy between on the 6-12'oclock position of the pedal stroke because you don't need to actually push to get it through. Cranks spin themselves.