Singlespeeds. I just don't get it!

[bryan555]

I have an 80s single speed roady and i think when done properly they can look superb , clean and be very effcient depending on your situation.
London is full of day glo rims skinny jeans and aviators as mentioned but hey, they are riding a bike so its a good thing. There are those that ride them irresponsibly but every type of bike falls into that category from time to time

Sensible comment.
I quite agree.
At least they're riding.

 

[IDB1]

Nothing wrong with Aviators. . . Top Gun cool

 

[Neil]

Nothing wrong with Aviators. . . Top Gun cool

... in the 80s


;-)

 

[kaiser]

I am coming round to the idea of a fixie once my knee is better too.

This is probably the main reason why I'd never personally go SS or fixie (aside from the matter that I actually prefer to have gears available, anyway).

I've had too many issues with knee injuries (fortunately, up to now, none requiring surgery) to want to cycle anything other than having a reasonable spread of ratios available.

Have you considered that a low geared SS or fixed wheel could help develop a higher cadence knee friendly(er) style?

 

[Neil]

I am coming round to the idea of a fixie once my knee is better too.

This is probably the main reason why I'd never personally go SS or fixie (aside from the matter that I actually prefer to have gears available, anyway).

I've had too many issues with knee injuries (fortunately, up to now, none requiring surgery) to want to cycle anything other than having a reasonable spread of ratios available.

Have you considered that a low geared SS or fixed wheel could help develop a higher cadence knee friendly(er) style?

I already work on my cadence on a geared bike - using a cycle computer that can monitor it, and it tends to be the main thing I have it displaying when I'm cycling.

Why would removing any choice in ratio benefit that? My interest isn't in developing a particular "cadence style", I cycle for enjoyment and when I do cycle, I cycle within a cadence range, hinting that I've got the gear selection about right for the terrain I'm cycling on, such that it presents my best efforts in minimising any aggravation to my knee(s).

 

[kaiser]

Ach well, you seem to have it covered

 

[brocklanders023]

Nothing wrong with Aviators. . . Top Gun cool

... in the 80s


;-)

I must be stuck in the 80's then.

 

[IDB1]

Top Gun is timeless . . . unless you've lost that loving feeling. . :?

 

[Neil]

Top Gun is timeless . . . unless you've lost that loving feeling. . :?

Oh I had that loving feeling. Now it's all long lost and gone, though ;-)