Originally Posted by
baxtefer
most common cause of chain failure.....improper installation
there isn't more stress on a fixed gear chain. putting backpressure on is no different than pedaling forwards. It's still just chain tension.
There is probably less stress on a fixed gear chain since the chainline is straight. No lateral pressure from cross-chaining across 10 gears.
While this is true in many situations, how many people do you know that can break traction pedaling forward on a geared bike (the equivalent tension of skidding)?