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Old 05-06-11 | 09:20 AM
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by Husar
I have finally made a commitment to doing a 5 day fixed gear tour this summer . I am wondering if there are any other fixed gear tourers here?

I'd love to see your bike loaded and hear about what gearing you went with based on your location/trip. I looked through the "show me your bike" sticky but I did not come across anything fixed.

I am in the market for a dedicated fixed gear touring bike. Right now I am debating on new or a vintage frame build. Both steel frames. There really is nothing marketed as fixed gear touring bikes so a normal road frame with a few comfort mods and panniers will have to do the trick.

Any thoughts, suggestions, or comments on fixed gear touring would be much appreciated.

With all due respect, why on earth would you want to tour on a fixed gear bike? I just don't get it. It can't be a weight or reliability issue, can it? Bragging rights? To me it just seems like unnessasary self inflicted punishment. Will someone please edify me as to the motive for wanting to do this.
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