I only have two fixed gears right now, and the bike that i take on any ride that isn't commuting or errands is geared at 40x19 (56"). It is true that this is considerably lower than what is "normal" for a road going fixed gear, but as others have said, it's all about your personal terrain and riding style. I love climbing, and I live on the hilly california coast (San Francisco) where others seem to favor low gears. Most of the rides I enjoy involve long (anywhere from a mile to 10+ mile) climbs that simply wouldn't be enjoyable if i had to grind up them in a 70+" gear. They're still a grind at 56", but it's just low enough to let me relax and enjoy myself. I do have to spin on the flats, and i probably would have a higher average speed on a geared bike or higher-geared fixed, but I enjoy the challenge of working on my spin and finding the small efficiencies to go faster on the flats.
All that being said, cyclofiend rides in the same area as me and does just fine on his QB geared at 77", so it really is personal preference. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
