think about it...

light weight singlespeed with proper gearing vs. heavy roadbike

http://s3-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imag...8393302-11.jpg

Ridiculous.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/b...inAsk=&maxAsk=

The first one for $200 is pretty sw8

http://images.craigslist.org/5He5M95...a83f321a7b.jpg

Sick!

You need to get in contact with that guy if its the right size.

Looks like a TT Pro with the RD-2 crankset right?

Nope. A heavy road bike will tire you out more than a light single speed. It's a simple concept to grasp.

damn look at that seat, so comfy!

But you have an easier gear to shift down to, so you can spin instead of mash?

I know it sounds silly, but a few factors come into play here.

If you're trying to maintain a certain speed, regardless of gearing you are going to have to spin faster to maintain it, even in a different gear. Lighter would be better in this case.

I'd mostly be concerned about bike fit, tire size, etc. If he wants to go slower he can just pedal slower. His "mashing" and "spinning" are likely not all that different.

wat

Nagrom you probably just don't ride that much and therefore have no idea what I'm saying. I understand.

ftfy

Lol, we should go for a ride bro, same area

Sounds like a plan. We'll race.

You can ride fixed so you'll get less tired.

Got a Strava account? We can e-race. I'll ride my fixed though so you can have a good chance.

Well no, I just don't want you to get tired. You know, the heavy ride bike and all, I'M giving YOU the better odds.
Or at least that's what you're telling OP...

But no, I don't have strava.

I'll see you both at Race Wars.

If OP says he feels less tired on a singlespeed then he probably feels less tired.

I just don't understand why you feel everyone is the same. I've ridden plenty of SS and it is truly less tiring than my 30 pound road commuter. Granted this is all SF riding.

Its basic common sense. Regardless of the weight of the bike, there is a gear to compensate.

You've taught me so much about bieks here! Thanks!

Oh, and you're wrong.

Weight of the bike factors in a lot in a climb. Carrying 30 pounds up a hill vs. 17. Let's gear down and compensate. You'll just have to spin faster and gear down because the bike is heavier.

I'm really going by my own experiences. If you gear up the SS properly and speed is not a concern, I find myself less tired on a 10 mile commute over riding my heavy 30 pound steel rig.

Next you'll be trying to tell us that a lightweight car with one gear would get better gas mileage than a heavier car with a 5-speed transmission.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg7lpxmA8z1qafrh6.gif

You have no understanding of gears, I take it.

Won't disagree in the case of a combustion engine that a multi speed transmission is more efficient.

On a single speed bike going 10 miles, depending on the effort of the rider, speed not being a concern, the lighter bike will tire me out less than a heavier multi-speed road bike.

Well then you're a weirdo.