Single Speed Winter Bike?
07-12-12 | 04:10 PM
#26
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From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
I've been thinking of converting my winter MTB in a into 3 speed or single speed. And maybe also adding disc brakes. And... maybe I should just get another bike?
Last winter I just make sure to leave it in a comfortable gear when I parked it at work since the bike racks are outdoors and uncovered. It came in handy on a few occasions I couldn't shift during the first 5-10 minutes on my ride home due to snow/ice on the derailleur.
Last winter I just make sure to leave it in a comfortable gear when I parked it at work since the bike racks are outdoors and uncovered. It came in handy on a few occasions I couldn't shift during the first 5-10 minutes on my ride home due to snow/ice on the derailleur.
07-12-12 | 04:36 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
