I’ve ridden, commuted, and even trained extensively on fixed gears and single speeds. In my experience, it’s extremely terrain- and gearing-dependent. You’re going to want gearing that allows you to push over your local climbs without destroying yourself at 30 RPM standing, especially if you’re commuting or running errands. If the gearing to achieve this lets you maintain a relatively normal cadence at a tolerable speed on the flats, you’ll have a great time. If your area is so hilly that the gearing you need to conquer the climbs is almost unusable on the flats, a single speed will not be a pleasant experience. On the bright side, the cost of entry is very low, and it’s cheap and easy to fiddle with gearing too. Give it a try and see what you think!
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