dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2021 I am encouraged by this post!!!! I only see a few dozen folks here needing to take your advice and lead a simpler life! Folks should post their SS photos here so we can see what they chose. Hopefully its most fixies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I am encouraged by this post!!!! I only see a few dozen folks here needing to take your advice and lead a simpler life! Folks should post their SS photos here so we can see what they chose. Hopefully its most fixies! Fixed gear bikes and singlespeeds are different animals. Coasting is a good thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, denniS said: Fixed gear bikes and singlespeeds are different animals. Coasting is a good thing. A non-fixie SS seems too complicated. Too much stuff to break. All those little pawls and all???? Simple = less. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 9, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, denniS said: Fixed gear bikes and singlespeeds are different animals. Coasting is a good thing. Fixed gear bikes seem to be the absolute zenith of stupid, in my very humble opinion. SS might be ok if you have healthy knees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Fixed gear bikes seem to be the absolute zenith of stupid, in my very humble opinion. SS might be ok if you have healthy knees. And that's what I want in a bike - "ok"! That's a pretty nice selling point. "Got good knees? Want something that is ok? Here's my recommendation!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 9, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Fixed gear bikes seem to be the absolute zenith of stupid, in my very humble opinion. SS might be ok if you have healthy knees. They were designed for the track where they make a lot of sense. Bike messengers started using them and then the hipster thing happened… At least you can change sprockets & chainrings to adjust gear ratios but yeah not sure my knees would be happy going up a hill in a 42X17 or such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, ChrisL said: They were designed for the track where they make a lot of sense. Bike messengers started using them and then the hipster thing happened… At least you can change sprockets & chainrings to adjust gear ratios but yeah not sure my knees would be happy going up a hill in a 42X17 or such. 20 year younger knees and hips, sure. Now, no way! I will keep what I have left. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2021 When I’m going uphill my bike identifies as a single speed cause I don’t have any lower gears to go to. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2021 Do single speeds come with motors? I could see a SS ebike! That's the future for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 9, 2021 Share #11 Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: Fixed gear bikes seem to be the absolute zenith of stupid, in my very humble opinion. SS might be ok if you have healthy knees. Hey now, be nice. I love my fixed gear bikes. I've done centuries on my Milwaukee and love it. It felt natural to me the first time I rode fixed. I like the feeling of having a solid connection with the road. When there's no slack or freewheeling in the drivetrain, the bike becomes an extension of you body. That being said, I don't run brakeless. That's stupid. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 9, 2021 Share #12 Posted September 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: When I’m going uphill my bike identifies as a single speed cause I don’t have any lower gears to go to. Dontcha hate that feeling when you are climbing a hill, tab the lever to shift & nothing happens. Oh damn no more gears…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted September 9, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 9, 2021 When I bought my singlespeed, it came with a sprocket that allows the option of fixie or SS. I tried the fixie option for a while. I hated it. I ride my SS all the time now; much more than my 10S. But I live where the roads are flat as hell. If I had a lot of hills to ride, I would not like my SS near as much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted September 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Do single speeds come with motors? I could see a SS ebike! That's the future for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted September 9, 2021 Share #15 Posted September 9, 2021 Mine is far from expensive. Steel frame, cheap wheels. But a lot of fun to ride. I never have to worry whether I am in the right gear. Since I live in flat country, I upped the front sprocket from 48 to 52. So 52/16. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted September 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Mine is far from expensive. Steel frame, cheap wheels. But a lot of fun to ride. I never have to worry whether I am in the right gear. I did a 24 hour mtb race on a SS. Velobro told me SS was a great bike for a 24 hour race because you didn't have to worry about which gear to be in at 3:00 am. He was correct. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #17 Posted September 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, denniS said: I did a 24 hour mtb race on a SS. Velobro told me SS was a great bike for a 24 hour race because you didn't have to worry about which gear to be in at 3:00 am. He was correct. I was thinking of VB the other day on a ride. I can't remember why, but I remember thinking he would have a very strong opinion on the topic. Rats. Now I wish I could remember. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 9, 2021 Share #18 Posted September 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: I was thinking of VB the other day on a ride. I can't remember why, but I remember thinking he would have a very strong opinion on the topic. Rats. Now I wish I could remember. Crank arm length, how to cut a cable, how to act in a bike shop? His rants were epic but the dude had strong opinions on everything! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #19 Posted September 9, 2021 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Crank arm length, how to cut a cable, how to act in a bike shop? His rants were epic but the dude had strong opinions on everything! Yeah. I just wish I could remember if it was bike, gun, or espresso related 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #20 Posted September 9, 2021 He left his van wide open in the rain with that pink bike in the back. I hope it is still there when he gets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 9, 2021 Share #21 Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, UglyBob said: I don't run brakeless. That's stupid. The definition I was working with was that fixed = brakeless. I am glad you were smarter than that. I still would never get one, I just don't see a single advantage and see tons of disadvantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted September 9, 2021 Pretty sure this is VB. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Share #23 Posted September 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Do single speeds come with motors? I could see a SS ebike! That's the future for sure. I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 9, 2021 Share #24 Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, denniS said: Pretty sure this is VB. Didn’t he have a friend frame builder make him a TI HT 29’r single speed? I kinda remember him posting about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #25 Posted September 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Didn’t he have a friend frame builder make him a TI HT 29’r single speed? I kinda remember him posting about it. That sounds right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zipp2001 Posted September 9, 2021 Popular Post Share #26 Posted September 9, 2021 I had two single speed Zipp2001 bikes. I just gave the bare carbon Zipp to my youngest son. The painted Zipp is a carbon belt drive system and I just love it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #27 Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Old No. 7 said: When I’m going uphill my bike identifies as a single speed cause I don’t have any lower gears to go to. And that is when I wish for a triple or a bigger granny gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #28 Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, ChrisL said: Dontcha hate that feeling when you are climbing a hill, tab the lever to shift & nothing happens. Oh damn no more gears…. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #29 Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Folks should post their SS photos here so we can see what they chose. The saddle was lowered for a friend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 10, 2021 Share #30 Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Folks should post their SS photos And, for the record, it wasn't the single speed that made me simple... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted September 10, 2021 Share #31 Posted September 10, 2021 6 hours ago, ChrisL said: Dontcha hate that feeling when you are climbing a hill, tab the lever to shift & nothing happens. Oh damn no more gears…. And then you hit the lever again, hoping maybe it was just stuck... I got a granny gear but I need a grampa gear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 10, 2021 Share #32 Posted September 10, 2021 Here's my single speed MTB. Full rigid GT Peace 9R. And the Montague Bi-Frame folding bike set up fixed/freewheel. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted September 10, 2021 Share #33 Posted September 10, 2021 I like this tread. I miss the VB rants. he was funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #34 Posted September 10, 2021 I tried fixed but I still needed gears so I built a bike with the S3X Sturmey Archer 3 speed fixie.I liked it, but my hips and knees didn't so it was let go in the great bike purge a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #35 Posted September 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: I like this tread. I miss the VB rants. he was funny. He ran another cycling forum and did a bunch of stories about bikepacking. Great info and he was so not snobbish. He did a gear section on stuff he had tested and was the bomb. All high-end and pricey. Then he did another on quality gear on a budget. He opened it up to suggestions and great ideas were shared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #36 Posted September 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, denniS said: He ran another cycling forum and did a bunch of stories about bikepacking. Great info and he was so not snobbish. He did a gear section on stuff he had tested and was the bomb. All high-end and pricey. Then he did another on quality gear on a budget. He opened it up to suggestions and great ideas were shared. And he let that all go when he moved to Slovenia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted September 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: And he let that all go when he moved to Slovenia? I think so. I quit seeing his articles and posts. I think 2017 was the last one. He wrote some good articles for various magazines and websites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 10, 2021 Share #38 Posted September 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: And he let that all go when he moved to Slovenia? He also became a self-righteous douchebag in the last year he was on the LF, too. Not that that is so horrible on its own, but he was a douchebag to some of the forumites, and not in a fun way. I liked him before that, though, maybe he relaxed and sold his frankenjeep and can somehow manage to drink a cup of non cat-crap coffee once in a while now, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted September 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Randomguy said: He also became a self-righteous douchebag in the last year he was on the LF, too. Not that that is so horrible on its own, but he was a douchebag to some of the forumites, and not in a fun way. I liked him before that, though, maybe he relaxed and sold his frankenjeep and can somehow manage to drink a cup of non cat-crap coffee once in a while now, who knows? On this other forum, you would think he was a different person. Probably because he was making a living at it instead of just being a contributor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 10, 2021 Share #40 Posted September 10, 2021 I hav managed to stifle myself and regard in from posting No Doubts video “A Simple Kind of Life”. But it plays in my head every time I scroll past it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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