Originally Posted by dauphin
I hear a lot about fixie's on the BF threads but not that much about singlespeeds. Just curious, do any of you own/ride singlespeeds? What do you think of the concept? How do you decide if that type of bike will work in your area?
I've been riding a fixed for a few years, I would suggest a flip-flop wheel so you can do either. Would also put front and a rear brake on. I use a 40/17 and I ride some pretty hilly stuff.