Originally Posted by
swissycle
......And with just six gears (plus that stubborn downshift that dissuades just shifting ‘cause one can), it fits my “shift with the legs first” singlespeed approach—but with a few more gears on tap.
That’s just the inspiration I need!
I find this to be true. Vintage cycling gears & downtube shifts work leg muscles differently - as those brifter folks just sit 'n click to maintain a cadence, instead of 'legging it out' at different cadences and with more out-of-saddle efforts.
oh, ... it is an established fact that [MENTION=173992]non-fixie[/MENTION] regularly inspires us with uniquely appropriate cycles and bits. But those bells on every one, must he ride so courteously? Or recklessly?