My first single speed road ride
05-07-06, 02:52 PM
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Hey let's ride.
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My first single speed road ride
I met up with a few local road guys this AM on my new singlespeed. These guys were lead by a very strong rider on a Lightspeed (sp?). I joined up with them for a few miles and was able to keep up. They had lots of singlespeed questions. I think singlespeeds will continue to grow in popularity.
Our top speed was 24.5mph according to the leaders speedometer. I was pushing maximum cadence and had no more top end left. Needless to say I have to have some sort of tailwind to keep up that kind of pace.
This proving to be an interesting diversion.
Our top speed was 24.5mph according to the leaders speedometer. I was pushing maximum cadence and had no more top end left. Needless to say I have to have some sort of tailwind to keep up that kind of pace.
This proving to be an interesting diversion.
05-07-06, 03:00 PM
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i think i've done alright
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i just took my first real road ride on my new single, wow, this is going to really do things for my legs!! I caught up with and held onto someone on a trek 5000 today and he was rather shocked when after passing me a mile back i stormed up a couple hills with him... course it was probably his 40th mile to my 15th!
05-07-06, 04:52 PM
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No derailleurs, so still less maintenance and cost.
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05-07-06, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by genericbikedude
what is the appeal of an un-fixed road singlespeed? If you can coast, you may as well get some gears to go with it.
05-07-06, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pathdoc
Haven't got the balls for that just yet.
Ees mucho better, mi amigo.
IMHO, riding single speed (i.e. freewheeled, not fixed) invalidates the benefits of both riding fixed and riding geared, and puts you in some bicycling nether-limbo.
Although I would recommend dropping your chainring down to a 44 or so. The stock 46 (47?) tooth chainring is killer to start out on, especially for urban riding.
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