Originally Posted by
AristoNYC
I disagree with that statement. I think constant pedaling, especially when going up and down hills is a big impact on fitness levels. Being confined to one gear limits temptation to change gearing to suit your incline, etc.
But yes, in theory you could do the same by keeping a road bike in one constant gear, but whats the fun in that?
you are right of course there are fitness benefits riding a fixie anyone that says otherwise doesnt know what they are talking about.
And the brakes thing of course if you are an old fart like me you need to have a brake, it is like starting to ride a skate board at 60 you will never be that good at it, as if you started riding one at 10 years old. I have watched a thousand videos of young people riding fixies without brakes and there is an art to it, they get real good at it. I envy them and wish I would of started riding one when young.