If you've gotten confused by Sheldon's post, someone dis'ed Larry Black on the fixed gear list. He was immediately & loudly refuted, but Sheldon graciously interpreted the rude remarks.
It's guys like Larry and Sheldon* that really give this sport, hobby, advocation, whatever the real human touch. As someone else said, "It's not about the bike".
Roy "geez, I'm quoting Lance now" Drinkwater Lititz, PA
* not to leave out the other Brown brother, Dale & the rest of you guys and gals