Originally Posted by
cydisc
I've got an old Trek MTB that got me to class and work during my college years. Now I'm looking at getting more work out of it as a grocery getter/winter beater and whatnot. With Ames' flat terrain, would it make sense to scrap the gears and convert it to fixed gear/SS? It's got to be better for the winter and alot more efficient not having to drive the chain through a derailer.
Any thoughts?
Is the bike having any problems in the winter (as mentioned in other posts)? If you are hauling a lot of groceries year round, I prefer to have a lower gear just to get me going with a load. As far as converting it over to fixed gear/SS, that's a personal decision one makes for the conditions in your area or just preference. It's like the long running debate over which is better/safer for winter conditions...clips/straps, clipless, or platform pedals...fixed gear/SS, internal-gear hubs, or deraileurs...there just isn't one right answer. There are advantages and disadvantages.