I'm new to riding fixed-gear. I'm having trouble building my confidence up in NYC traffic. I'm considering switching to a freewheel until I get used to the ride, does anyone have an opinion on this or advice? Is this a good idea or am I just being a total girl? I'm used to coasting nimbly between traffic and parked cars and if there was an unexpected obstacle, I only had to think about braking and maybe swerving. Now I have so many things to think about all at once, stop pedaling, get feet out of straps, brake and/ or swerve. Will this come to me if I give it more time? I wanted to ride fixed for many reasons, the main being that I understood it would make me a better rider.

How is it to ride fixed for Mass, if we get to ride at all?

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