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@hoonz
I have to say I much prefer commuting on fixed in high traffic volume, multiple traffic-light areas (basically all of london). When I ride my geared bike all I'm doing is changing gear - total pain in the arse. With fixed you can respond to changes in traffic speed better without needing fistfulls of brake, and track standing means I respond to the green lights much faster and get out of the hole rapidly.
I was commuting 26miles per day in london for a while last year all fixed.