Yes, this is from /r/fixedgearbicycle

  • Teapot [he/him]
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    edit-2
    22 days ago

    I down shift every time I slow down. Accelerating up to speed is easier and faster. And my gear ratio is higher than what would be practical on a fixie, meaning my top speed is higher.

    Still, there is something to say for the simplicity of a fixie