Originally Posted by
modernjess
+1 - way easier to maintain, far fewer parts to fail.
It is hard work especially in headwinds with studded tires, but it makes for a better workout. That leads to the enjoyment I get from punishing my riding buddies and dropping them like a bag of dirt come spring.
+1 Agreed...
The simplicity is a big plus, but I also find no pressing need for gears. Between the winter muck and studded tires, the rolling resistance is brutal. While I can't claim to "dropping my buddies like a bag of dirt come spring" LOL, I 'can' attest to feeling like a turbojet in air when the snow melts and I can finally get on the carbon fiber roadie.