johnathon
Cruising
- Dec 9, 2021
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moved to the Bōsō 6 years ago (from Hokkaido, where I could only ride 7 or 8 months of the year, being strictly a tarmac person) and 3 years ago went fixed for the first time in maybe 55 years... not without much consideration i have to say, as it's pretty hilly round here. anyway bought the fixie, with 46 x 16 and have thoroughly enjoyed it. however, recently I got a bit frustrated with slow and inefficient riding on the flat (of which there's not a lot) and downhill was a pain (figuratively speaking). so I decided to up the gearing to 48 x 16. a winner, and got me to thinking: mayyyybe I can go a bit higher. fitted the new 50T ring the other day and checked it out on two of my regular routes. double winner! can still get up the hills I could previously, and almost up those that were just too much (long, windy, and steep). strangely, I did better on those with the larger gear. since leg strength wasn't an issue, I figure it's because my breathing became easier with the higher gear. and of course, on the flat, it's way more efficient, and way more fun! doubt there are many or any others here with a fixie fixation, but, I'm thrilled, and there's no-one here who shares my enthusiasm(s), so......
anyway.... happy and safe riding everyone....
johnathon
anyway.... happy and safe riding everyone....
johnathon
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