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@salad
well, berlin is kinda flat.
question though - can one be used to a certain gear ratio (free), then begin riding fixed and use the same, or is that basically impossible (or stupid)?
(no, i never rode a fixed bike in my life yet).
*edit: so i found the popcorn-thread, which lead me to various flaming threads, where i learned that it would not be impossible, but hard to skid and hard on one's knees. and that 18 teeth in the back are considered appropriate..
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