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@sasmon
When I started riding fixed, i thought that this sort of thing would be a great idea. But now the idea seems to be the opposite of the purpose of fixed.
Long descents would seem like the time that you might switch to freewheel, but being forced to spin just improves your ability to spin and go faster.
I love my road bike, dont get me wrong, I love fast descents on a freewheel, but the discipline that the fixed forces me to have when i ride it has made me a stronger rider on the roadbike.
Just my thoughts on the idea. I think the review is good and honest, well done for giving it a go.