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Originally Posted by 11.4
I wouldn't take clues from street fixie riders. They ride fixies to be hip, they don't often have much experience, and they tend to be riding in very close quarters among cars. And too many are young and haven't acquired a sense of mortality yet. Track riders often ride road fixies, but almost always with low gears and at least a front if not front and rear brakes. Always treat it as a special form of cycling training and use it where it benefits you.
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I haven't ridden a track bike at full speed and on the street in over 9 years. I find it terrifying going full speed on the streets. I did have to ride my track bike to the track one night. Even though it was only a 7 mile ride- my anxiety levels were through the roof. I find no benefit to riding the track bike on the road unless I was practicing standing starts or uphill sprints.
This is the only place I ride my track bike at full speed.
