Originally Posted by FBinNY

That said, old timers and coaches do find advantages to fixed gears. It's not mechanical, and is more about helping riders improve cadence and smoothness of their pedaling style, and breaking the habit of coasting, which many do unconsciously. Over the years, I've dealt with riders who couldn't break the habit of coasting over bumps or around curves. I'd put them on a fixed gear bike, and within a short time they'd be cured and could even pedal through hairpin turns without touching then inside pedal.