I live where it is pretty hilly and use a geared bike for most of it. I have a fixed gear bike that I only ride on the flat riverside bike trails we have around here.
Originally Posted by
mrblue
I ride a fixed gear all over San Francisco, and I don't seem to have too many issues. I just figured out the right gear ratio for me and learned how avoid massive, monster hills.
This works if you are young, light, and pretty fit. I am old, and fat. Make your determination based on where you're at on the spectrum.