Fixed or single speed

YOU miss the point.

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?

Then why bother talking to such guys?

Also, you keep talking about pedal stroke upsetting the grip - if you ride clipped in or straps then you don't really take a stroke, thats one reason people ride fixed, you apply power continuously through rotating.

Power through the wheel also provides grip, thats why you have to apply constant power in a velodrome to avoid slipping down the bank.

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