I have been single speeding exclusively for quite some time now and really enjoy the simplicity, mind freeing gear change decision making, strength building and kudos with my mates...;-)
However...there always is one! I recently got a Klein V Attitude with gears and now contemplating a fully geared serious road bike (see other post on plastic bike).
It seems to me that I cannot keep my speed up on the road on my SS road bike (48 x 16 I think) or my crosser (42 x 16 I think). This restricts me on social rides and club runs (potentially not a member yet). when I am on my own i love the SS experience; when I am with others when I 'spin out' they piss all over me and have to wait up the road
how do I square this circle?
Should i stick to SS and look for my cycling enjoyment in those areas or compromise and get a mixture (I already have five bikes so must go, anyone want a kona unit?)
How do other SSers get on with this type paradox?
sorry for the long post!

