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[–] Teapot@hexbear.net 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I down shift every time I slow down. Accelerating up to speed is easier and faster. And my gear ratio is higher than what would be practical on a fixie, meaning my top speed is higher.

Still, there is something to say for the simplicity of a fixie