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Old 01-04-12 | 10:26 PM
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acantor
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Bikes: True North tourer (www.truenorthcycles.com), 2004; Miyata 1000, 1985

I am not the best person to respond to this question, as my experience with fixies is limited to a single ride to the end of the block and back. And that was 35 years ago.

The only reason I can think of to tour on a fixie is to challenge oneself. But I find the kind of touring that I do is challenging enough -- even on a purpose-built touring bicycle.

Lugging 10 (or 20, 30, or more kg) up and down hills all day is something I don't mind doing on a tour; but only because my bike is designed to be comfortable and versatile under grueling conditions.
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