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After riding mine Fixed on 700x32c Paselas for a couple of months, I've installed a rear v-brake, gone SS and geared down from 44x17T to 42x17T.
Just didn't feel nice as a Fixed. I know it's probably down to tyre choice, but I went for something chunky and grippy as partly an antidote to my road bike and partly because LA streets are like the surface of the Moon.
It also became a bit boring having to wear SPDs to ride it anywhere. It's supposed to be my beer/coffee bike.
70mm stem was too short, pitched me too far over the rear wheel and fucked up the steering. 90mm now, seat slid forward 15mm to compensate.
Also hate hate hate the feel of cloth bar tape. Rewrapped with Fizik Gel underneath, still feels like shit. Replacement is on the 'to do' list.