Originally Posted by
79pmooney
Fixed gear is, at it's best, simply a completely different mind set. You are always pedaling at an RPM you didn't choose, other than you can modify it little by speeding up or slowing.
Yep. This is the less tangible explanation of why you can't ride fixed or SS on a multi-geared bikes.
Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
Ever been riding along, having a good time, and then you go to switch gears and stuff starts rubbing and making noise, chain starts dropping/skipping, and eventually none of the gears work that well anymore?
Nope.