Originally Posted by
JeremyZ
Why would anyone want a fixed gear bike, when coaster brakes are available? Just to save a few oz? That's crazy.
Riding fixed gears is fun for some of us. It's a different riding experience.
with that, I've done stuff around 10% + with 48/19. If you can control your legs and use your brakes properly you won' be spinning down hills like a mad man. Don't take your feet off the pedals