Not getting on with fixed.

[potsy]

bit like driving an automatic

Or riding it single-speed

 

[biggs682]

Or riding it single-speed

could be

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Or riding it single-speed

The last time I rode single speed was in the late 1950's early 1960's when I was a small boy, and I can't remember whats it like to ride single speed

 

[potsy]

It is a bit like a combination of the worst parts of fixed and gears.

Or a bit like fixed but no silly high speed pedalling down big hills

 

[potsy]

That is what I said

Ok.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Sorry - been away with no internet.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions - maybe I'll give it another go in the summer . . . maybe . . .

 

[rb58]

Or a bit like fixed but no silly high speed pedalling down big hills

I find fixed not at all like riding single speed. Especially going up hills. I agree it's a love it or hate it thing. I had no problem switching to fixed three or four years ago and find it completely natural. SPDs for me.

 

[3narf]

So, I've been riding my new Mango 'fixed' for a few days, but decided I don't like it.

I couldn't get my toes in the straps properly with the pedals going round all the time, and every time I stopped at, for example, a junction, the pedals were in the wrong place for setting off. And I definitely can't track-stand!!

I expect I'll be told I should MTFU, but it took the enjoyment out of the bike for me, so we're back on freewheel.

Good on you!