Originally Posted by plumberroy

For years I rode bikes, I bought cheap and fixed up. Mostly geared bikes . When I finally bought a good bike, used but like new. I wasn't sure on a single speed But I figured if I didn't like it, at $300 for a like new steamroller I could get my money back (No it's not for sale) Now 3 years later I find my self grabbing a S.S. more than a geared bike . And as of today single speeds out number geared bikes ( got a box from Bikesdirect ) 2 of my 3 single speeds are not the common bike on this sub forum but single speed non the less
I don't ride as much a most here , but I ride more than 90% of the people out there. I am between 400-500 miles this summer. People that I work with that do ride seem surprised that I ride single speeds . Is it just the single speed thing it's self, or is it the fact I am 53 5'11" and 310 lbs and ride a single speed?
Doesn't matter what people think I enjoy the simplicity of one gear
Roy