Or Poor Second?
I DO miss fixed. Having just assembled a s/s for "winter" (a cheap framr came along early!) and having taken it out for testing yesterday and today, I think I'm resolved to ride it irrespective of the season/weather. In fact, except for the rare times I'm out with others, I intend to renounce gears.
It's not the same I know, but I think Next Best - at least saves my small brain wondering what gear I should be in. Not always the right one - but never the wrong one!
And I'd definitely got soft with gears for last 6 months - feel fitter already (psychological only, obviously)!