Originally Posted by 32:17
This pretty much sums it up.
I could state that I am much faster climbing and much better at techinical singletrack since I abandoned my geared full suspension bike for this (which is true) but the reality is: I like riding fixed gear bikes on and off road.
Ride what puts a smile on your face.
What part of So Cal, and how crazy are the hills? I'm in San Diego, and I couldn't imagine being able to do some of the hills I can now on a single gear. Some of them are just super-steep... others are steep, rutty, rocky and technical. Without a 'granny gear' I'd have to walk up most of them.
I guess the real question is, how many hills do you have to get off and walk as compared to before, and if the answer is 'none', is it because you prefer inherently less 'technical' rides?