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Old 04-19-24 | 10:07 AM
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Bikes: '87-ish Pinarello Montello; '89 Nishiki Ariel; '85 Raleigh Wyoming, '16 Wabi Special, '16 Wabi Classic, '14 Kona Cinder Cone, 2023 Surly Disk Trucker

I ride all three: multi-speed, fixed gear and single speed. The fixed gear not so much any more though for safety factors. I'm 66 and although have been riding fixed gear since I was 15 a bad accident 4 years ago convinced me to limit fixed gear riding. Before anyone thinks about saying I'm chicken for not riding it, I am riding it, just not as often.

The allure of fixed gear is definitely there and they transcend typical cycling enjoyment into a whole different level of enjoyment. At least for me they do. You lose a LOT of that with a single speed with a freewheel. Is it more enjoyable than a multi-geared bike? For me yes, sort of. Do I ride my single speed as much as my multi-geared bike? No I don't.
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