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@Grandini
Respect, did London to Brighton fixed on 66" and failed to top Ditchling Beacon, but everything else was easily manageable and enjoyable. Think often the problem is that we take to much kit, and the wrong kit. If you got that right and the gearing a little less courageous, it could have been even more enjoyable. I know of a guy who does stuff like London Edinburgh London single speed....inspiring or just bonkers, can't decide. When I ride geared bikes I'm often going up and down between just two or three cogs, on a fixed I settle to the knowledge that that is not available and get on with it. I was struck by the fact that when I'm asked, "Why fixed?" I am at a loss to aid in their understanding. It was like when Louis Armstrong was asked, "Mr. Armsrtrong, what is Jazz?" "Lady, if you ask the question, you're not going to understand the answer".