Cyclocross - Single Speed for Racing?

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LA Law
05-17-05, 02:39 PM
I'm thinking of campaigning a single speed bike this cross season.

The simplicity and reliability really appeals to me, but I'm worried about being competitive on such a machine. I'll be riding Men's Cs and placed mid-field in most races last season.

Who here a) actually races and b) has done it on an SS?

paloewi
05-30-05, 12:59 PM
Talk to the race organizers and see if you can get them to put on a singlespeed only category. I'm from portland and there is a huge ss cat. here. As to singlespeed in a geared cat, you will almost definately drop some placings due to spinning/mashing. However, its much more fun (i think so anyway) than geared, so if winning isn't an issue, by all means go singlespeed. an easier gear is better than a bigger one.

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SAR2525
05-30-05, 02:03 PM
No Single Speed Catagories here in New England; however numerous people participate in the classes with Single Speeds.

climbo
05-30-05, 04:49 PM
yep, raced a couple of years in B races on a SS. It's fine, great fun too. Didn't find that I did much better or worse than on gears.