That does not seem at all obvious to me - would you be kind enough to explain why not? (I've never seen drops as a "need" anyway, just as a preference)
Bullhorns with fixies?
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I get that, but I'll have two.
That I don't get, because I don't see drops as being only for speed - I use them frequently when cruising as just a change of hand position, and when climbing.
rogerzilla
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I'd gear a singlespeed for 18 mph, not as high as a fixie (spinning out on downhills not being a concern) so aerodynamics don't come into it as much.
Tin Pot
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That's probably it then - rather than get into an argument here, have a Google around for what need drops are designed to meet, and look at the kind of riding you do on a fixed gear bike. The two don't match, and that's all there is to it.
Oh no, I wasn't wanting an argument, just explanation and understanding - after having used drops for more than 20 years and being very familiar with them, Googling the needs they are designed to meet will not enlighten me. If you don't want to explain what you mean further and you're sure "that's all there is to it", that's fine - and I thank for your unhelpful cryptic comments anywayThat's probably it then - rather than get into an argument here, have a Google around for what need drops are designed to meet, and look at the kind of riding you do on a fixed gear bike. The two don't match, and that's all there is to it.
Tin Pot
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And still finds a way to argue. Whatever.Oh no, I wasn't wanting an argument, just explanation and understanding - after having used drops for more than 20 years and being very familiar with them, Googling the needs they are designed to meet will not enlighten me. If you don't want to explain what you mean further and you're sure "that's all there is to it", that's fine - and I thank for your unhelpful cryptic comments anyway
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You've baffled me with that one as well, my current fixed has drops, my previous fixed had bullhorns, I like both types of handlebars, but the drops have more hand positions available.
T4tomo
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or have 2 brakes on a fixie
Yes, two is the number of the brakes I will have
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Yes, two is the number of the brakes I will have
I've always run two brakes on my fixed, it gets used as a winter bike and is often ridden when it's slippery, the back brake allows me to stay away from the front brake.
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Your more aerodynamic on the hoods with your elbows tucked in than you are on the drops.
Salty seadog
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As long as your forearms are parallel to the ground.
That's probably it then - rather than get into an argument here, have a Google around for what need drops are designed to meet, and look at the kind of riding you do on a fixed gear bike. The two don't match, and that's all there is to it.
I am another one lost by this - I use the drops on my fixed gear pretty much every ride.
Tin Pot
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I didn't say that you couldn't?
This is one of those topics where the engineering is clear, but everyone else gets very upset for non-engineering reasons. Do what though wilst, but there is no need for drops on a fixie. I like French cuffs on my shirts, but I'm not going to tell anyone they're needed.
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Yes, we know what you think, but you haven't explained why? And whats this engineering? I haven't seen it.
