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NorthCoast 500 on a Fixie

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Old 06-07-17, 01:37 PM
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NorthCoast 500 on a Fixie
I was just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone who has cycled the North Coast 500 on a fixie? I know there are people who have done lands end to John o' groats so can't imagine it being any harder than that?

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What's a fixie?
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Think you can do it? Do it.
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it's all about the gear inches.
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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan
it's all about the gear inches.
That's what she said.
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Scottland? It looks like a beautiful route.

I've no idea about what it is like to ride but gearing would be my concern, not whether the bike is fixed or freewheeled.
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What's a fixie?
a person who repairs your bicycles.
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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan
it's all about the gear inches.
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That's what she said.
It's not about the inches, it's how you use them.
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It's not about the inches, it's how you use them.
I heard its all about wattage.
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