Originally Posted by
stryper
A single speed won't help the fact you are tired at the end of a ride. It will actually take more energy to accelerate, coast while decelerating, then accelerate again. Not saying you shouldn't try it, just saying it won't solve a problem of worn out legs.
You should get the 17t though if you are going to be using it primarily at the end of rides.
Appreciate the insight and that makes complete sense. After reading the posts, I may pick up a few different gears and experiment, but I have been reading a 17t may be the way to go so that might be my first purchase. Thanks.
Originally Posted by
pylea
Stryper brings up a good point; if you only want to swap to SS when you're incredibly tired at the end of the ride... you're still going to be incredibly tired. Spinning is easy anyway.
Also I went from riding 48/16 for a year to 48/17 (both fixed) and barely feel a difference... but some people say even a small change like that is huge, so idk.
To be completely honest, I did not know what "spinning" when ianjk mentioned it above. After reading Sheldon's explaination of it, I understand what it is and think I need to learn how to do it.
I commuted into work this morning (12 miles each way) and found myself at certain times where I would like to coast (coming over the Queensboro Bridge for example). I am going to ride in tomorrow also and look for a freewheel gear this weekend on my trip to Oceancity. After reading how cheap they are, I will try a 16, 17, and 18 probably to see what I like the best.
A new saddle is in order also, this one that came with my Kilo is..not..comfortable