Originally Posted by
Koyote
That's not what you actually suggested in the post to which I had responded.
Your suggestion would get a person a rather lousy version of a SS or fixie, as you might figure out if you actually look more closely at such bikes -- they are NOT simply multi-geared bikes which have had derailleurs and such omitted. And it would be LESS economical, since you would be starting with a more costly bike and then removing bits and pieces.
Not if you modify an existing bike - but I am through in this exchange. You must be right because you must be right. Fine with me.
FYI, I have ridden track bikes and taken track racing courses on our local velodrome - and it was a kick. Enjoyed every aspect of it - but around here, with 5-15% climbs to get anywhere, a fixie is not always the best and a single speed would be a real workout and better suited to a 20-30 year old who is not protecting their knees. OTOH, in a relatively flat area, either would work just fine.