I'd say no to that bike in general, regardless of price.

The only geared bike that will make you less tired is an ultra light weight one with the proper cassette and gearing choices which would run you into the thousands.

The only explanation I can offer you as to why your SS is making you less tired is there is less mass in the rear and overall drivetrain, which would only have an effect based on what kind of riding style you have.

Personally I like riding both, and either type of bike makes me tired in different ways - with the road bike I push harder, the single speed gives me a great workout overall.

Iro

wat

Well I guess we can x out the weight. I can always carry less stuff. I'm really paranoid so I tend to carry a lot of crap.

If anyone from San Jose knows anyone selling a pretty good FG/ss then please let me know.

Thanks everyone for the help. I really appreciate it.

think about it...

light weight singlespeed with proper gearing vs. heavy roadbike

Ridiculous.

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

The first one for $200 is pretty sw8

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.