Question: I just read the section on fixed-gear riding in Off-Season Training for Roadies. I know it would benefit my pedal stroke, but couldn’t I accomplish the same results on my regular bike by simply selecting a gear and not shifting for the entire ride? — Peter C. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Sorry, Peter, it’s not…
Question: I put fenders on my road bike for winter training, but now my toe hits the front fender when I turn the wheel while riding slowly. Is this a problem? — Max D. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Some bikes have front-wheel overlap even without fenders. It isn’t a problem at normal riding speeds because…
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