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06-26-25 | 10:13 PM
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From: Wisconsin
Bikes: 1970's Peugeot single speed
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Hello, I am from NE Wisconsin. I recently got a single speed bike for commuting; I love riding it! I would like to either make this bike into more of a road bike style or get a separate bike for going faster (although my wife might not like that plan lol).
06-26-25 | 10:36 PM
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Broken neck Ken
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,221
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Trek Domane SL6 Gen 3, Soma Fog Cutter, Detroit Bikes Sparrow FG, Trek Mt Track XCNimbus MUni
I have a selection of bikes to choose from, but my go-to for a fun ride is the bike with one gear. Unless it's too hilly, the single speed will take you anywhere you need to go. With a flip-flop, you can have a gear for climbing and a gear for everything else.
07-07-25 | 09:38 AM
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Commuter, roadie
Joined: Jun 2022
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From: SE Wisconsin, USA
Bikes: Trek: Domane AL3, Checkpoint SL7; Priority Apollo 11, ZiZZO Forte + eBikes
Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!
I agree with Wildwood on having two bikes. If nothing else, you'll have one to ride when the first one is down for maintenance or repair.
In your case, a single speed has a limited skillset.
A folding bike might make a good 2nd one; you can fold it up and put it in the trunk of your car.
I agree with Wildwood on having two bikes. If nothing else, you'll have one to ride when the first one is down for maintenance or repair.
In your case, a single speed has a limited skillset.
A folding bike might make a good 2nd one; you can fold it up and put it in the trunk of your car.
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07-09-25 | 12:50 PM
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Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!
I agree with Wildwood on having two bikes. If nothing else, you'll have one to ride when the first one is down for maintenance or repair.
In your case, a single speed has a limited skillset.
A folding bike might make a good 2nd one; you can fold it up and put it in the trunk of your car.
I agree with Wildwood on having two bikes. If nothing else, you'll have one to ride when the first one is down for maintenance or repair.
In your case, a single speed has a limited skillset.
A folding bike might make a good 2nd one; you can fold it up and put it in the trunk of your car.
