Originally Posted by
CHenry
Swift has been done fixed-gear a lot. Bike Friday is set up as a geared bike and I'm sure could be done fixed, but it seems to be an expensive way to get such a simple bike.
What gear combination would you be choosing?
the reduced fly weight of a small wheeled bike makes them ideal for a fix, they are easier to accelerate and stop. they climb w/ less work. you can run big tires w/ less fly weight than narrow 700c. thats why people will spend more money to achieve such a simple bike. and a small wheeled/ folder takes up less space, if space is a problem.
I have heard that it's easier to use a rear brake on a swift than on a friday, i don't know why, but i've seen both done in fixed and i've heard that you can still get a steel swift in eugene, oregon.