Yes I did, but when I go back this year I'll bring gears.  The terrain isn't 
that bad--no major climbs and only a handful of steep sections. Being on a 
fixed gear does take its toll, in part because you can't go as fast as the 
geared bikes on the downhills.

I rode the entire route in 72 gear inches.

Two friends and I rode PBP together on fixed gears (two of us finished), and we 
figured there were about 30 or so fixies on the ride.  That's about 1/2 of one 
percent of the bikes on the ride, so it's a bit of a niche market.

--Eric N

On Jan 6, 2011, at 9:53 AM, William <tapebu...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Eric (sorry for the tangent on the tires thread)
> 
> You did PBP on a fixie?  Did you ever use the other ring?  Is PBP flat
> enough that you'd recommend it?  How many fixies did you see at PBP
> '07?
> 
> 
> On Jan 6, 9:38 am, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
>> Scroll down a bit and you can see my Quickbeam (with Paselas) in some photos 
>> taken at the check-in before the start of PBP:  
>> http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/articles/p-b-p/0xa12a94c.htm
>> 
>> --Eric N
>> 
>> On Jan 6, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Peter Pesce <petepe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I'm glad bictourist asked this question, because I was considering the
>>> exact same thing.
>> 
>>> Last thing I'd want on a century or brevet is to be fixing flats all
>>> time.... but reading about all these "magical" tires I thought I was
>>> riding real dogs with my Paselas, Hearing that Eric did PBP on them I
>>> feel much better!
>> 
>>> -Pete
>> 
>>> On Jan 6, 12:03 pm, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote:
>>>> I'll also weigh in for the Paselas.  I've used them for many epic rides, 
>>>> including PBP '07 (no flats in 765 miles).  I've seen the 700x32 size for 
>>>> sale as low as $8 (annual sale at the UC Davis Bike Barn last year).  
>> 
>>>> --Eric N
>> 
>>>> On Jan 6, 2011, at 7:40 AM, bicitourist <ejro...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>>>> Hi everyone, The time has come to get some tires for my new ride.  I've 
>>>>> been running a loaned pair of Schwable Marathon 700x32 @ 80-85psi from my 
>>>>> commuter. I've been running these for a couple of years now with no 
>>>>> problems but I wanted something more supple. New bike = New tires right? 
>>>>> I know I'm giving up some puncture resistance for comfort, but I'm sure 
>>>>> there is a sweet spot out there!   I tried some continental gatorskins 
>>>>> 700x28 (but they were too skinny and made my bike feel unstable maybe it 
>>>>> was all those miles on the 32s?). I'm looking for an all-round tire, but 
>>>>> most of my miles are on pavement (I'd say 80%). I'm also planning on my 
>>>>> first 200K and 300K this year!
>> 
>>>>> From my research it looks like I've narrowed it down to:
>> 
>>>>> Jack Brown Blue's (I'm 6 ft 215lb so i don't think Greens will do)
>>>>> Pasela Wire bead
>>>>> GB Cypres
>> 
>>>>> Thanks in advance for the advice! --Eduardo
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