Sheldon was a big proponent of the fixed gear single speed bike format. He recommended it for riding off track, and not just on the velodrome. After years of reading his recommendations to try it - try it, - last week I decided to give it a go. I've ridden fixed gear bikes on the track but never owned one or ridden such on the road. I arranged to purchase a nice track bike for on track and off track use. Charles Nighbor, a list member, is getting ready to send me the bike and I'm stoked. What a coincidence that I finally decided to try the thing that Sheldon Brown thought so highly of right before his death. I also plan to one day own a SA three speed bike and grow a beard. He and I both discovered the pleasures of a recumbent trike too. Whenever I ride that track bike in my neighborhood, I am going to think of him. Thanks Sheldon.
Garth Libre in Miami Fl USA