Originally Posted by
LupinIII
i think most of this idea that riding fixed makes you stronger is a load.
I agree. It's always seemed to me that the people who ride the most are the fastest, whether SS or geared. I also think that they build different sorts of strength: Many very fast road riders try to stay aerobic as much a possible, while SS by necessity requires a good deal of anaerobic strength. For this reason, I don't think SS speed and geared speed are 100% transferable (having made the transition myself a few times.