Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Depends on what you mean by practical. Epicschwinn listed several advantages I think are pretty practical.
IMO the things he listed are either imaginary (better low speed control) or are replicated by SS (light weight, ease of maintenance).
I have nothing against fixed and enjoy it myself. But I still think most of the justifications for fixed are silly. It should be enough just to say "I like it because I like it. No other justifications are necessary."