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[Closed] Singlespeed - should I?

stilltortoise · 2012-11-18T19:38:35Z

In my eternally confusing quest to replace my stolen hardtail I've found myself considering singlespeed. Everything about it appeals, except the obvious chink in the armour which is pedalling up hills. On the road bike I'm a bit of a grinder, but surely off-road is a different proposition entirely. There's plenty of technical climbs near me that can't simply be ascended using brute force and I can't quite get my head round how singlespeeds cope when the terrain goes up AND gets technical. Any anecdotes from the singlespeed masses to help with my decision? I'm in the Peak District if that bears any relevance.

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tonybain

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I changed about a year ago and wont be changing back. Single speed is great.

Posted : 21/11/2012 6:23 pm

ononeorange

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I reckon I'm faster on mine (it is quite light) than on a geared bike in a race. So long as there are no long, gradual downhills.....

Posted : 21/11/2012 6:40 pm

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