"A singlespeed would cost less, reduce cost of replacement parts and requires less maintenance."
Yeah, sure. Keep telling yourself that! Of course, it's going to cost and keep costing you serious coin.
As for me, no way will I ride a single speed bike. It's fixed or it's geared. But that's just me.
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