Could commuting on very flat roads be easier on a fixed?
I am in a situation where I am moving to a very flat area and I am bringing my bike for about a 40 mile round trip commute to work (2 days a week). I ride a commuter bike sometimes (bad weather) and for a few years I rode a fixed gear track bike that is super light and fun and to be honest my commute time was less with it and I am riding in Pittsburgh hills. Now I am taking one of the following bikes with me to make my very long but very flat commute. The bikes are as follows:
1. Commuter bike with 700x35 tires and a Shamano 8 speed hub
2. A road bike with 700x25. Older 531 bike with Campy ergo and such. (Roberts)
3. A fixed with 700x23 (Guerciottitrackbike)
I will be riding around 15 mph and I am just wondering will my effort be actually less on a fixed gear bike as it is so light? Sure I can never coast. That is a concern.
I am in my 50's. I do love riding my fixed, but a nearly 40 mile round trip commute and a physical job is a concern. What do you think, is the best bike for this commute?
Last edited by h_curtis; 03-03-21 at 08:28 AM.