| Re: riding the winter chop
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:03:12 -0800, qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
>> I like fixed, but I think a freewheel would make those occasional ice
>> patches a little less dicey. YMMV.
>>
>> Joseph
>
> Agree. When it's snowy and I gotta 'go there', turning the rear wheel
> around for my 17t 'single speed', vs 16t fixie, does make it easier.
On the other hand, brakes can also become useless in snow/ice. Being able
to stop with your legs may be your only way to stop.
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