Mountain Biking - Stupid question but I have to know

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coops1105
02-23-05, 10:58 PM
What is the concept behind the single speed? Yeah, I understand its only one speed but why? It seems like if you dont want to change gears then just leave it on one and dont change. I am intrigued

a2psyklnut
02-23-05, 11:05 PM
Check this out: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=88222
Dannihilator
02-23-05, 11:11 PM
Less parts to break, simplicity in running a bike.

seely
02-23-05, 11:20 PM
Well, if you leave your bike in one gear, you still have that stupid derailleur that will throw your chain off if you hit a log, or will slip gears if you bend a hanger, plus you loose efficiency through all the moving parts on the drivetrain. Its also dead silent.
mtnbiker66
02-24-05, 05:35 AM
For the riding I do on my SS it's less parts tp break.