How to Climb on a Fixed Gear

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Get exclusive behind the scenes access by becoming a Super Subscrider on Patreon:   / zachgallardo   Many cyclists consider climbing on a fixed gear impossible, masochistic, or at the very least, just plane stupid. But part of the fun of riding a fixed gear in the first place is doing your best with the wrong tool for the job. Sometimes, doing something stupid like riding up mountains on a fixed gear can lead you to learn your limits, or even redefine what's possible for you. It's not easy, but that's the point. If you want to learn how to climb hills and mountains on your fixed gear, here's exactly how.



Timestamps:
1. The most important thing for fixed climbing: 1:23

2. Optimize your fixed gear for climbing: 3:05

3. Fixed Gear Climbing: 5 Stages of Grief: 7:23

4. Climbing techniques to get you to the top: 11:51



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