Originally Posted by
mtb_addict
Is SS a young person's only game?
I'm starting to get sharp knee pains. I roding Single Speed for many years...from MTB to fixie roadbike . Then, I took a few years off, but 2 years ago, I came back with a vengence...but starting last year, started suffering from knee problem for no reason. Maybe aging? I can still ride all day...just can't go 100% like I used to. I just ride slow and steady...but hills and wind kills my knee. Luckily, pretty flat here. But windy around this time of year.
I often dream of doing the MS150 in Austin with a SS or fixie. But realizing it's probably not going to happen.
Is it time to give up SS?
Nope, don't do it! Honestly, it has nothing to do with your age and more to do with what's specifically going on with your knees. You can have a 20 year old with cartilage/tendon/meniscus problems that could cause them great pain if riding fixed as well. Hell, I'll be 54 and still do all my Centuries/Brevets fixed in a 54x16 gear.* When I'm in shape I can flip my wheel on calm days and run a 54x14. Knees don't give a shout too much.
*it's flat with only rollers here