Thread: Hill Climbing With Single Speed?
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Old 03-30-21 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolla
Sure, why not?



You don't need singlespeed-specific parts. Cogs and chainrings don't care if you shift or not; they'll hold a chain as long as you want them to. Multi-geared chains work fine on singlespeeds if the cogs and chainrings are 3/32".



Sure, why not? https://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
Okay, thanks. I'll give it a try.

I've read that link through twice just to be safe .

So my understanding is that single speed specific components are useful for longer term with regards to minimizing wear?
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