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London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of fixed gear and single-speed cyclists.
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It takes less energy to accelerate a 40/13 gear ratio from 0 to 120r.p.m. than it does a 52/17 ratio, that's an undisputed fact. Personally I believe it made a difference, but like previously implied I'm open minded.