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@fixed_wheel_paul
This is a picture of me in 1980 using my fixed wheel Carlton in a time trial. I still have it. I actually did my PB's for both 10 and 25 miles on a fixed wheel the following year. Sadly that bike was stolen. I managed 24-21 on this machine using 48 x 15 (86 inch) and I believe I recorded 1-6-35 in a 25miler 48 x 16 (81 inch)with my PB of 1-1-12 also on fixed. When it came to time trials I always performed best without gears. Selection of the right cog was important. I remember Tony Doyle doing a 56 min 25miler on 72 inch gear proving you don't need big gears to go fast. No one has ever beaten such a time on 72 fixed. Twiddling is the name of the game! He must have revved his balls off.
The plan now (aged 46) is to see if I can beat my two PB's 30 years on. I pick up the carton from the sprayer tomorrow...