Much faster on my 29er with 32:18 gear set up than when I had gears 5 years ago
On a flat xc ride I average around 14.5 mph (14.4 mph avg on my first 100 mile ride at the weekend), on a hilly ride I will do about 11.5 to 12.5 mph average (over 30-40 miles. Up hills I try and hold 9 mph and can stand and slog hard for 2-3 miles up hill no probs.
I never get passed by anyone on a ride and I also have lost all riding buddies 🙁
I love the simplicity of a single speed and the silence , gears seem to just be an excuse to go slower, my fitness is so much better these days, I am doing 150+ miles and don’t really feel it all
Thinking maybe I should start racing?