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Old 03-10-10 | 08:44 PM
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Bikes: '82 Giante super challange, 70 Gitane Tour de France, GT Gutterball

Originally Posted by cleanupinaisle3
I think you're confused as to what a fixed gear is. That bike you had in first grade had a coaster hub, which has a built-in freewheel. Thus you can coast. On a fixed gear, you cannot. Your legs are constantly in motion.

As for your original question, the Kilo TT is a fine choice for a first fixed gear. Just remember that their sizes tend to be a bit wonky. I can't remember what it is; if a 53 cm fit more like a 50 cm or if a 50 cm fit more like a 53.
I've been told back in the day many kids bikes were actually fixed, cheapest option, and most kids don't really care.

And +1 for the Kilo
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