Thinking about switching to freewheel
 

fixed is awesome, except im getting bored with having to spin like a madman down hills. is it bad that the only reason im reluctant is because i'll miss the ability to lock in good trackstands?

Uh, sure...

Is your hub flip flop? Try it out for a bit.

No gears is awesome. Fixed or free is up to you.

I can trackstand on my geared bike, but not on my fixed...yet.. what i'm getting at is you might miss it at first, but you can learn to do it with a freewheel.

i think FG would be annoying if it was my only bike. This is why they have flip flop wheelsets...

Trackstands are easily done on any bicycle btw.

One reason to go SS is that if you can afford/budget it you can use a White Industries freewheel and hearing the "mad hornet" sound of the freewheel when not pedalling is damn near alone worth changing.
:rolleyes:

I like ss. It allows me to mash super hard knowing that If I "mis pedal" im less at risk of flying off the bike. And when Im in traffic and cornering, I like the ability to be able to coast during corners, and accelerate out.

Im not saying I dont like FG, but SS is awesome if you need a break.

Up to you though. Personal choice.

Buy a freewheel remover while you are at it.

Yes.

:eek:

It's weirdly impressive, in an undesirable sort of way. I'm glad my freewheel doesn't do that.

two words: COASTER BRAKE

Silent and deadly. Great combo.

yup! i am now starting the grand adventure of building up a new street track bike with a 700c coaster brake wheelset, im looking forward to riding it already!

It really really does get annoying. When I didn't have cash to replace my road bike's rear wheel I was stuck riding fixed for a few months. So limiting