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Old 10-14-14 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tjspiel
For me the difference between fixed and freewheel is greater than the different between geared and single speed. When I started to ride a fixed gear it was almost like I was learning how to pedal all over again. I remember cresting that first big hill and then *trying* to coast.
This is when I'm most glad for foot retention. Even with toe clips I've almost been bucked from the bike trying to coast through a fast turn.
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