Why Bicycles Have Gears.

[John the Monkey]

http://users.frii.com/katana/biketext.html

With graphs and everything!

 

[Radius]

Interesting, it all makes sense, but isn't the whole point that a fixie rider claims he (/she) can ultimately get fitter than all of us who use gears (ha), and therefore be able to go fast whatever the case. Never seen a fakenger sprint off from the lights though...

 

[tyred]

Very interesting find and all makes sense and is easy to understand.

 

[beanzontoast]

I thought they were for gathering grit off the roads and making irritating mechanical noises?