Originally Posted by
GhostSS
Geared bikes can make it easier to be fast, but it's all down to your legs.
When I used to ride singlespeed/fixed the average speeds of my ride weren't that much different than when I switched to road bikes.
My commute is basically the same. I climb faster on the SS/FG, but my touring rig has taller gears for the flats.
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