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Old 07-27-10 | 03:15 PM
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Roland Owens
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From: Massanutten, VA
Originally Posted by dsh
Also realize that it is standard practice to climb differently on a single speed / fixed gear than you would on a geared bike.

I rarely if ever stand up on long climbs on my geared bike. I spend very little time sitting down while climbing on my single speed.
If you geared your fixed gear low enough to climb everything in the saddle, it wouldn't be much fun on the flats.

Compromises must be made.
This. +1
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