Originally Posted by
Frankfast
Obviously I get blown away by serious riders. I have found that when I switch to my geared bike speed is easier and I can control better. Does anyone here train on a single speed and what are your conclusions?
I train on a fixed gear, which is not exactly the same thing (i.e. a single speed can freewheel whereas a fixed gear cannot) but I find it really helps me smooth out my pedal stroke so I can spin up climbs better when I'm on my geared bike. Regarding increased strength; no, probably not.
That said, it's often helpful to be able to apply the strength you have more effectively, even if when you're not really increasing your strength.
Rick / OCRR