I Hated Fixies So I Rode One For 30 Days Is Mafs On Tonight [ZTNi4bwuWT7]

Si has been riding bikes for over 30 years but has always avoided the fixed-gear scene... Until now. For the last five weeks, he challenged himself to commute 120km a week on a fixie to see if it would improve his pedal stroke and fitness, or if the steep climbs would just ruin his legs. He dives into the data, his struggles with braking, and his essential tech advice from the experts at Park Tool and cycling legend Sid Barras.

In collaboration with @HOVERAirofficial

Timestamps

00:00 - I've Never Ridden A Fixie

03:08 - The Five Week Challenge Begins

05:11 - Day 1 Reality

07:51 - The Legs Are In Bits

10:04 - Is This Actually A Good Idea?

12:06 - Expert Advice From Park Tool

16:15 - Weeks 2 And 3

20:06 - Another Legend Lends A Hand

22:41 - A Much-Needed Gear Change

24:00 - Week 4

27:24 - The Final Verdict

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