Originally Posted by
buelito
go fixed-- ss has all of the disadvantages of one gear and none of the advantages of a fixed--if that makes any sense.
train safe-
At this point, I'd put that in reverse: Go freewheel single speed. It has most of the advantages of fixed gear - light weight, compactness, cleanliness as compared to derailleur, simplicity, inexpensive - and none of the dangers, like those shown above.