Why single speed?

[IDB1]

What's the appeal?

Never ridden it myself, just hoping to get an insight. . . .

 

[one-eyed_jim]

Here you go:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=69959

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=65896

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51378

etc.

 

[IDB1]

Ta..

In my defence (for being lazy and not using the search), it was rather late and I was about a minute from passing out (tiredness, not alcohol) . . .

M'lud

 

[Neil G]

The appeal for me was weight and ease of maintainance (commuting bikes)

 

[Pickle]

You can get this filthy and not worry about slipping gears and trashing mechs.

They just keep going........

 

[IDB1]

I'm looking at my '94 Marin and thinking of keeping it pretty much as is and looking for an old Kona frame to SS (having read a couple of threads linked in post #2 )

Low maintenance is gooooood, I'm not historically big on fiddling about. . . with bikes.

 

[ajantom]

+1 for ease of maintenance.

- Also looks nice and clean - less cables, levers, etc.
- Lots lighter. You probably save 2-3 pounds without mechs, shifters, cables and a shorter chain.
- Fitness! You will definitely feel the benefits after a few weeks riding a single speed. When I ride my geared bike now I ride more smoothly, with less gear changes, and a lot faster - especially up hills!

Then............get a fixie and really feel the benefits!

 

[Steve Kish]

I am tempted with a s/s bike, as the minimalistic approach kinda appeals to me. Having said that, I'm a lazy bast@rd on hills.

 

[mikee]

single gear

4 speed

sitting

standing

pushing

carrying

 

[hamster]

I am tempted with a s/s bike, as the minimalistic approach kinda appeals to me. Having said that, I'm a lazy bast@rd on hills.

You soon won't be lazy, when the choice is ride or walk