Originally Posted by
Roy G. Biv
Isn't that kinda the point of riding fixed?
One of the benefits being getting your legs in better shape.
Why not just get a freewheel bike and always pedal if you don't want to ever have to resist or skid?
(Not talking **** I actually have a single speed bike built up solely for when I don't feel like resisting and skidding)
Obviously you know there is a really big difference in the feel of riding fixed vs always pedaling on a freewheel.
And I'm not talking about some big zen bike connection thing. I'm talking about how the momentum of the bike carries your feet through the dead spots and aides in spinning.
Fixed gear bikes are a lot easier to pedal than single speeds, which is one of the reasons I like riding them.