Fixed or single speed

YOU miss the point.

There isn't anonymity on this forum because of the localization and certain threads.

Basically Iv'e been told that because I'm a newby I'm lame and my opinion isn't valid.

The cornering thing is a valid point but unfortunately their is an extreme bias on the forum and people have resulted to insults and intimidation in order to defend that.

Why then would I want to go on a ride with such guys?

Hmm, no, I didn't. I don't know how to put this, but I haven't been arguing with your cornering points, because (and its the same for me when I ski- which I do a hell of alot of) I can't visualise my action off of the bike.

However, I was taking issue with your attitude, which seems to have moved on from arguing- which is fine (though much of this argument was puerile name calling)- to threats.

Threats on the internet, pathetic.

Reasons you'd want to go on a ride:
1.Riding is kinda the point of this forum.

1. people are nice if you're nice to them
   
2. Rides on your own suck, rides with people are excellent fun.