Weird stuff, otherwise known as... single speed

SeanO · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 541

I know most of you will think this stuff a bit strange but the website has other gear on aswell. While trying out the Single Speed thing on my steel hardtail I came across this website:

http://www.charliethebikemonger.com

Charlie has a couple of guides about converting normally geared bikes to single speed. He has also emailed me with additional advice and seems a top bloke. Just thought I'd give credit where its due.

mr-marty-martin · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1974 Location: co Durham

have you got a single speed bike then Question

SeanO · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 541

Dale · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:41 am Post subject:

kaya · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 133 Location: by the sea

Sean DON'T WORRY, there are a few more PERVERTS Shocked

like you on this forum (ahum) sorry bad cough.
You can get HELP Laughing

from good bike shops, that sell gears in diffrent ratios to help you up the HILLS.
Personaly I think SINGLE SPEEDERS should be flogged with stinging nettles Shocked

but I think im just fantasizeing Wink

Just remember this saying ONE GEAR, ONE GOD, ONE COUNTREY Laughing

mr-marty-martin · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1974 Location: co Durham

tbh i think single speed bikes are only good for dirt/jump bikes, velodrome bikes, bmx's and trails bikes. i may of missed one out not sure.

so is the only bike you'v got a single speed. or have you got a geared bike

tomlevell · Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 147

You need to open your mind a bit. Although that kind of attitude is fairly normal until you ride with someone who is a regular singlespeeder.

I refer you to http://mattmagic.com/
Check his riding stats down the side and the bike stats further down.
At a quick glance that's 14000 miles since the beginning of 2007 on various ss wrecks.

I've done 18 months solely on singlespeeds and unless I really want to use the full sus the singlespeed is the bike of choice.

Oh and Jenn nearly (until she got sick near the finish) broke the womans and the ss (mens) record during the GDR this year.
http://greatdividerace.com

I must add it's not for everyone.

mr-marty-martin · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1974 Location: co Durham

hmm maybe your rite.

so what do you do up a realy steep hill. asuming your single speed is a bit on the higher geared side Question

tomlevell · Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 147

Pedal harder. It's suprising what is possible on a 52" gear.

Or walk :0)

SeanO · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 541

Gunner · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

On a slightly different tack, I've got to say that I'd like to give a "fixed" a go, on the road that is, apparently it is just a totally different experience.

Wink

SeanO · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 541

mr-marty-martin · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1974 Location: co Durham

yeh av heard it can be a good expreince on the roads or a totaly bad one.

mabey it would depend on the route

tomlevell · Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 147

Fixed is ace.
Not too keen going through the moors but on the flatter roads around Stokesley it's lovely.
Total opposite to offroad where one gear is far nicer when big hills are involved.

Just selling my fixed road bike to fund a new singlespeed.
Although the wheels will fit the old singlespeed so I still have a road/shop hybrid thing.

Fixed offroad is ace. Must do that again soon.

Gunner · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I've read that "Fixed" off road riding is an exhillerating experience, not everyones cup of tea certainly but one of the things that you've got to do at some point in your life.

I know "fixed" is a big way of life in London among cycle couriers, now that would be mad Twisted Evil

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