mosquito

so i rode the one way for a week. It is an awesome bike, superfast, yadda yadda yadda. Now my knees are dying, and i've been in two bike accidents. So fixed is not for me. I would switch to the freewheel, but it is so slow. I've decided to get a single speed. I'm currently very interested in the capo as it has 48/17. However, i don't know if 48/17 is faster than 42/15 or 42/16. Can someone tell me if it is? Can you guys recommend another stock fast single speed? I'm not totally quitting on fixie, so a flip flop hub would still be nice.

rodehazard

https://sheldonbrown.com/gain.html

vinnydelnegro

uhhhhh....why wouldn't you just go with a larger chain ring in the front? or is this a joke? i'm not getting it if it is.

Igneous Faction

You know, freewheels come off hubs? You could just put a smaller freewheel on and ride happy and free on the bike you already bought...

dmg

Why would SS be any better for your knees than fixed, or make you get in less accidents? I don't understand.....

powerames

get a brake=problem solved

if your fork isn't drilled, get a new fork, then get a brake.
either way you save tons of money by not buying an entirely new bike.

mosquito

sorry i didn't clarify myself. i don't know why my knees are hurting, but they are. i raised the seat and it still hurts. perhaps i should see my LBS about that. i've been getting into accidents because of my new mentality. it's a pain for me to get my toes into the clips, and i just hate getting off. so i've been riding more dangerously. i know i shouldn't, but soemtimes i couldn't help myself. also, going downhill is scary as hell and i really just want to coast. aside from hitting the break, is there a suggestion on how to go downhill?

i guess getting a smaller freewheel is the easiest choice. problem solved! thanks a lot igneous.

hockeyteeth

Slow down before or at the top of the hill and maintain a reasonable speed all the way down. Or, uh, get brakes?

Maybe your knees hurt because you are resisting the movement of your cranks. Just give it some time to get used to spinning and not being able to coast. Also ride a bit slower and use brakes while learning!

Igneous Faction

The one way comes stock with brakes, dudes. No brakeless v. braked arguments here.

thequickfix

Learn to trackstand well enough to stop at lights and signs. I find that not having to unclip when stopping makes me more apt to ride safely and legally. Also, convenience is not a valid excuse for riding dangerously.

Try to use your legs to maintain a reasonable speed going downhill. Eventually, you will be comfortable spinning like a maniac.