>>1376850>if you're not going fixed, you migh as well enjoy the advantages of multiple gearsthis
>constant movement of the cranks makes you pedal more efficientlyI don't think it's about pedaling more efficiently but I think the extra weight of the crank, pedals, and legs acts kinda like a flywheel in storing rotational inertia.
>modulation in the cornersthis is nice too but offset by the inability to level the pedals and prevent pedal striking.
>>1376845my current and last bike were ss/fixie flip flops and I bounced between the two settings a lot. I rode normal bikes with freewheels my whole life so it was weird doing fixed the first time but now it's been years since I rode a bike with a freewheel. I eventually settled with fixed because it handles so intuitively, especially when traction is limited like snow. SS is like the worst of both worlds. No gears or momentum control. It's only good if it's purely a commuter bike where reliability is the most important aspect.
