Originally Posted by
hairnet
To me, part of riding a fixed gear is understanding and committing to what it is, not something you can switch on and off. If you want to coast then stick to a freewheel.
Exactly. When you ride fixed, you must adjust your riding style to the constraints of the drivetrain. I corner differently fixed than free. I don't counter-steer as much, which leans the bike more, and take a different line. I've never yet crashed from pedal strike on a fixed bike, but I have running geared when I tried to pedal through a turn leaned over too far.
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