Three Speed or Single Speed?
08-11-10 | 10:38 AM
#26
Palmer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Parts Unknown
Bikes: Mike Melton custom, Alex Moulton AM, Dahon Curl
08-11-10 | 10:46 AM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Brownsville, TX
Bikes: Surly CC
I went to the store today, and thought I'd test the geared theory. I downshifted at every stop sign, dropped gears to spin more on the hills, clicked up on downhills.
Now I have a broken front Del
And my fingers hurt.
And I didn't get there faster.
No hot chicks were there to cheer me on
I didn't save any money on my insurance.
I have to pay $20 for a new front del.
Now I have a broken front Del
And my fingers hurt.
And I didn't get there faster.
No hot chicks were there to cheer me on
I didn't save any money on my insurance.
I have to pay $20 for a new front del.
08-11-10 | 11:18 AM
#28
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Vancouver, Canada
Bikes: Brodie Force w/ Xtracycle, Dahon Helios, Merida Folding, Pacific Carryme, Softride Classic
More choice isn't always better. I vote for singlespeed for simplicity, ease of use, never have to tune your shifter cable, less to oil, less to go wrong. Your use is fairly limited for 1 mile radius so use the KISS formula.
08-11-10 | 02:53 PM
#29
ol' Icebeard
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 148
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From: Cleveland, OH
Bikes: Mercier Kilo WT-5
I went to the store today, and thought I'd test the geared theory. I downshifted at every stop sign, dropped gears to spin more on the hills, clicked up on downhills.
Now I have a broken front Del
And my fingers hurt.
And I didn't get there faster.
No hot chicks were there to cheer me on
I didn't save any money on my insurance.
I have to pay $20 for a new front del.
Now I have a broken front Del
And my fingers hurt.
And I didn't get there faster.
No hot chicks were there to cheer me on
I didn't save any money on my insurance.
I have to pay $20 for a new front del.
I like the part about saving on insurance.
08-12-10 | 08:49 AM
#30
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 812
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From: Mississippi Coast
Bikes: 198? Raleigh Technium 480, 1970 Raleigh Sports, Motobecane Nomade Sprint
Do you or will you have more than one bike?
I think a SS would make sense in your situation IF your situation doesn't change and you don't think you will want to ride farther or tougher terrain. Or if you have another geared bike that you can use for longer distances. If this will be your only bike, I think a 3 speed would make most sense. They are very reliable and can handle hills and make longer distances easier if you ever decide you want to do that.
I think a SS would make sense in your situation IF your situation doesn't change and you don't think you will want to ride farther or tougher terrain. Or if you have another geared bike that you can use for longer distances. If this will be your only bike, I think a 3 speed would make most sense. They are very reliable and can handle hills and make longer distances easier if you ever decide you want to do that.
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