Originally Posted by jfmckenna
There is absolutely no doubt what so ever that you have more control on fixed gear bike. There is more force pushing down on the front end of the bike (try popping a wheelie). That force translates into traction and handling.
This arguement is as absurd as the ones that claim you can climb better fixed because it creates more momentum.
The force pushing down on your wheels is you. Do you weight more when riding fixed? Maybe you have a hard time popping a wheelie because you fixie is geared to high. It you want to pop a wheelie, by definition, the force pushing down on your front wheel must be negative, or its never going to leave the ground.