Fixed gear? I Double Dog Dare you! I can see it done single speed cross - maybe a 34x23 gear? When the pineapple express hits our neck of the woods, I'll try it on the Salsa. Stay tuned. The Test is not considered technical by BC standards but a very fun ride. The best technical race was back in the day run by Kona called the Hell of the North. Ran on Mount Seymore and included such trails as Severed Dick and Dales Trail. Someone should bring it back