Rode a single speed for the first time today...
09-01-04, 09:53 PM
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Rode a single speed for the first time today...
damn it sucked...it was the best workout ive ever gotten, but i didnt really enjoy it. what do you guys like about these? on flat ground, downhill and moderate up hills it was cool, but big/steep hill climbs were miserable.
09-01-04, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by callmecobra
damn it sucked...it was the best workout ive ever gotten, but i didnt really enjoy it. what do you guys like about these? on flat ground, downhill and moderate up hills it was cool, but big/steep hill climbs were miserable.
09-02-04, 10:22 AM
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Too many things to list that I like. But I'll tell you this, it will make you a stronger rider and I no longer own any multi-geared bikes.
09-02-04, 11:00 AM
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well, i never did shift much when riding MTB... so transition to SS was a natural one. however, it did make me want gears when riding on the streets to get to/from the trails
09-02-04, 04:53 PM
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I love the quick acceleration you get on a single speed. I wish I had a Monocog for getting around north Portland on...it would be prefect. It ain't for everybody though...on the other hand, you do see a lot of people with no clue how to shift. Big in front + Big in back = BAD
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Originally Posted by riderx
But I'll tell you this, it will make you a stronger rider and I no longer own any multi-geared bikes.
09-03-04, 05:17 AM
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My SS makes me feel like I'm riding a BMX bike for big kids.
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09-03-04, 09:28 AM
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Any tips or pointers or links on converting an older mtn bike (21 speed) into a single speed? Taking off the shifters and derailuers is clear but what then with the chainrings and cluster? (I searched around on the forum but didn't find this.) Thanks!
09-03-04, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Juniper
Any tips or pointers or links on converting an older mtn bike (21 speed) into a single speed? Taking off the shifters and derailuers is clear but what then with the chainrings and cluster? (I searched around on the forum but didn't find this.) Thanks!
fixed gear conversions (scroll down for mtn bikes)
09-03-04, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Juniper
Any tips or pointers or links on converting an older mtn bike (21 speed) into a single speed?
