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Oh I did mean to ask a question but can't start a thread yet so I'll ask it here:

I have only had my OTP fixie for a week and as I said earlier in that short time I already know that gears are gone for me. But when I got the bike the fixed sprocket was missing so I'm riding freewheel at the moment until the replacement arrives. Now - I have a bad knee injury from a motorbike accident 10 years ago and I have no cruciate ligs and damaged cartilage in my left knee. Riding my previous urban hybrid thing used to make my knees quite sore (I do ride quite hard) and I've already noticed how much less this is since riding the fixie (and very surprised by that). So if I switch to the fixed how much strain does that put on the knees or am I better off sticking with freewheel?? Im using a 46/16 ratio which is perfect for my commute.

Your thoughts appreciated.

I've always had problems with my knees and find that how much they hurt varies on how much I ride/play football/sit at my desk.

I'm not riding fixed at the moment - as my knees are pretty sore.. but having a flip flop hub means I can switch over when they're better. Not the 'coolest' look, but fuck it - I'm not killing my knees to ride fixed every day!

I'm with wvm though - work seems to hurt my knees more than riding.. maybe thats because I don't stretch enough though?

Incidentally, I'd like to come to beers but I'm a little confused when the next one is - I live in north west, so I guess I have to pick north or west?! :)