Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 54
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: Litespeed Appalachian (commuter); Gueciotti, Merlin, Bianchi San Jose, single speed, Trek 2120 that's morphed into a single speed, Co-Motion tandem
When I turned 62 last year I decided to learn how to ride fixed gear. I use brakes on both wheels. I've logged 3100 fixed gear miles (~60% of my total mileage) in the past 6 months, and I love it. I definitely use it for commuting. I only ride a geared bike when pulling my trailer for shopping and running errands, when riding an extremely hilly or mountain ride, and riding the tandem with my wife.