Originally Posted by huhenio
4 years straight without gears and there are very few roadies and other geared fellows on the same roads that i ride that can keep up.
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I get a thrill of trying to keep up with the recreational roadies (most can kick my ass all day long, but the chase is fun)
huh? I applaud your enthusiasm, but in trying to parse your logic I fear I may have injured my brain.
fixed gear bikes are fun. I enjoy mine thoroughly, but you don't need to be hyper-zealous/passive-aggressive to convey that point.