to be a master of fixed gear you need to use a big chain ring a fixed gear Master can skid to a safe stop in any condition and reach an average speed faster than a car fixed gear Riders have leg muscles bigger than your torso the saddle should be as high as possible and the chain ring should be as large as possible this is the common sense of fixed gear this is a typical fixed gear that you often see in Japan most Japanese fixed gear Riders ride fixed gear like this in Japan the use of disc wheels is mandatory disc wheels improve visibility and reduce the chance of traffic accidents it is illegal to use anything other than a disc wheel on the rear wheel has the spokes pose a risk of pinching your foot the chain ring is 120t which is a bit small but makes it more easy to Skid the chain ring is made by Sugo strong and reliable and weigh only 8 lb this bike uses a 120t chain ring but 140t chain rings are more common this bike is probably set up for a comfortable ride with a slightly lighter gear ratio it’s a perfect bike for shopping and commuting I’m going shopping now fixed gear is perfect for everyday use for

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  1. Ridiculous, too high a gear, the claim of acceleration faster than a car is nonsence. It will take ten minutes to get five mph with that gear. And you would not be able to lock the wheels for skid.

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