Originally Posted by
shundaroni
...upon further consideration, I'll edit the first entry and allow for single speeds, but I would like at least a flipflop hub to allow for a freewheel. The option to coast down some of the hills would be nice.
Single speeds have freewheels...fixed gears don't, thus why we make the distinction between single speed and fixed gear. Hope this helps. Yes, a flip-flop gives you both options.
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