Forum menu
Yes, and I can't see that changing. But I'm 46 now, so the law of Sheldon permits me to use gears on bikes as well now...
My current stable has 1 dedicated singlespeed, 1 fixed-gear MTB, 1 fixed-gear CX, 1 geared CX (aka "Gravel") and 1 geared rigid MTB. Plus one road bike for commuting/utility rides which is a big fixed-gear. Oh, and a singlespeed pub bike with such a terrible chainline that I can't tackle any sort of gradient on it, but whatever.
The singlespeed is still my "best bike". A Cotic Simple bought used from the Classifieds here. I love it for direct fast chuckable "BMX" handling using a shorter fork than Cy likes. I love it for adventure rides including mega portage in the Lakes etc, or for bike-packing. I love it for XC routes at trail centres which have become more BMX-oriented in recent years. I love it for being ultra-reliable. I'd be looking at something custom or boutique when I kill that frame, or when I can't find decent 26" tyres any more.
I love it for adventure rides including mega portage in the Lakes etc, or for bike-packing
How does single-speeding work out for you when carrying much stuff?
I thought twice about singlespeeding my 29er, but it’s remit includes bikepacking. I assumed extra weight = yet more walking/pushing. Unless you have the lungs of an Olympic swimming team and stainless-steel knees protected by vast vastus?
(Although since buying a Yak-type trailer this question may be moot)
Yes, I still do ride my singlespeed regularly, but no so much than a few years ago. Me became a bit lazy. 🙂
Current Unit:
First Unit that started it all:
Of course I too had an Inbred. Loved that bike, regreted to let it go.
(I hope the pics work... :/ )