Originally Posted by noisebeam
I'm really no different in speed fixed vs. free. Wind and physical/mental state have a bigger effect.
I regularly ride in club rides with 25-32mph pacelines (flat) both fixed and free. The only place one can get dropped in on the downhills, where I max out at 34 or so on fixed, the free guys go down 45+.
I get comments all the time from others I ride with that I'd be scary when I switch to a geared bike. Then I do and perform no differently. Its not like I'd suddenly be able to break away from the lead group.
Al
Your place is flat. I suspect my gear ratio is a bit lower (48/17, road wheels, about 75 gear inches). I don't think I can hit speeds much over about 25 mph.
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