IM sure to catch some flak for riding a single speed but i have some questions for those of you who do ride. I am brand new to SS and i just picked up a bike that is a blast to ride. It is abour the same size as my geared bike although i ride with the seat just a tad higher due to the different geometry from the riser bars...blah blah blah....
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
Anyone have any suggestions? On a geared bike....you just go to the next higher gear and put more strain the legs to eliminate this but with the SS you can do this 🙂
I have yet to trail ride this thing on a unpaved trail. I cant wait to see how it reacts. I just got it and have only ridden it once but im loving how it feels. Its just like being on my old BMX bike when i was young....and oh...how i have missed that!!
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Sure. Learn to spin.
CC
Yep. It's hard. I start to bounce at a higher cadence then I used to, but I still definitely hit a limit pretty easily. I'm working on being smoother, but I'm better at mashing.
Yep. It's hard. I start to bounce at a higher cadence then I used to, but I still definitely hit a limit pretty easily. I'm working on being smoother, but I'm better at mashing.
The thing that has done wonders for my spin is riding a fixie. You either learn to spin, or you die. It's a powerful incentive.
IM sure to catch some flak for riding a single speed but i have some questions for those of you who do ride. I am brand new to SS and i just picked up a bike that is a blast to ride. It is abour the same size as my geared bike although i ride with the seat just a tad higher due to the different geometry from the riser bars...blah blah blah....
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
Yep. It's hard. I start to bounce at a higher cadence then I used to, but I still definitely hit a limit pretty easily. I'm working on being smoother, but I'm better at mashing.
The thing that has done wonders for my spin is riding a fixie. You either learn to spin, or you die. It's a powerful incentive.
Yup. My around town bike is a very low geared fixie. Gotta spin. I also ride a spinner (a fixie sort of exercise bike with a massive fly wheel) for the dreaded indoor training. It helps too. A smooth fast spin is great and all, but why ride so friggin fast? Take your time and save it for the hills.
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IM sure to catch some flak for riding a single speed but i have some questions for those of you who do ride. I am brand new to SS and i just picked up a bike that is a blast to ride. It is abour the same size as my geared bike although i ride with the seat just a tad higher due to the different geometry from the riser bars...blah blah blah....
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
Anyone have any suggestions? On a geared bike....you just go to the next higher gear and put more strain the legs to eliminate this but with the SS you can do this 🙂
I have yet to trail ride this thing on a unpaved trail. I cant wait to see how it reacts. I just got it and have only ridden it once but im loving how it feels. Its just like being on my old BMX bike when i was young....and oh...how i have missed that!!
Same thing on my Kona Unit. Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.
<Dean A. Stepper Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.>
Why is that??? Sounds more like you are running a very very easy gearing.. IMHO it is doubtful your frame matrerial has not much of anything to do with your spinning out
<Dean A. Stepper Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.>
Why is that??? Sounds more like you are running a very very easy gearing.. IMHO it is doubtful your frame matrerial has not much of anything to do with your spinning out
Jimbo(san)
Yeah, I think tire pressure would have a lot more to do with it too. Steel may flex, but not that much.
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My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
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IM sure to catch some flak for riding a single speed but i have some questions for those of you who do ride. I am brand new to SS and i just picked up a bike that is a blast to ride. It is abour the same size as my geared bike although i ride with the seat just a tad higher due to the different geometry from the riser bars...blah blah blah....
My question is, when i ride flat or paved areas i find my self bouncing alot in the saddle due to being over reved (if thats the proper term) where my tires whine and i sound like a train chuging down the road / trail as my body bounces up and down in the saddle.
Anyone have any suggestions? On a geared bike....you just go to the next higher gear and put more strain the legs to eliminate this but with the SS you can do this 🙂
I have yet to trail ride this thing on a unpaved trail. I cant wait to see how it reacts. I just got it and have only ridden it once but im loving how it feels. Its just like being on my old BMX bike when i was young....and oh...how i have missed that!!
Same thing on my Kona Unit. Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.
Bouncier because it's steel? ....? Is it made of springs?
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IM sure to catch some flak for riding a single speed but i have some questions for those of you who do ride. I am brand new to SS and i just picked up a bike that is a blast to ride. It is abour the same size as my geared bike although i ride with the seat just a tad higher due to
Sounds like your seat might be a tad high and your spin not very smooth. try lowering the seat and pedalling smoothly with only one leg at a time. No, I'm serious, it's good training to smooth out your spin.
Welcome to the hood. You'll be welcomed by most here on a SS.
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<Dean A. Stepper Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.>
Why is that??? Sounds more like you are running a very very easy gearing.. IMHO it is doubtful your frame matrerial has not much of anything to do with your spinning out
Jimbo(san)
-- Jimbo(san)
We run 32x20 because we're old, fat, lazy, and our hills are friggin steep. Or did you forget me so soon??
i assume by learn to spin ...means learn to pedal without bouncing 🙂 Im new so i dont know all the terms. I dont ride clipped in because i dont have the shoes for it. I am also not riding fixed. I have a bmx freewheel with converstion spacers in the rear. My down strokes are all i have and thus the bounce i guess. Maybe it is that im used to riding a higher gear ratio on my geared mt bike.
i assume by learn to spin ...means learn to pedal without bouncing 🙂
Well, that's one way to put it...
"Spinning" is moving your feet in even circles rather than stomping on the pedals. It's something you can get better at with practice, and it is a very important skill on a singlespeed. You're bouncing because you aren't riding with an even spin.
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MattB said:
Yep. It's hard. I start to bounce at a higher cadence then I used to, but I still definitely hit a limit pretty easily. I'm working on being smoother, but I'm better at mashing.
The thing that has done wonders for my spin is riding a fixie. You either learn to spin, or you die. It's a powerful incentive.
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i assume by learn to spin ...means learn to pedal without bouncing 🙂 Im new so i dont know all the terms. I dont ride clipped in because i dont have the shoes for it. I am also not riding fixed. I have a bmx freewheel with converstion spacers in the rear. My down strokes are all i have and thus the bounce i guess. Maybe it is that im used to riding a higher gear ratio on my geared mt bike.
I bet if you got clipless pedals and shoes, it would help solve your problem and control your spin.
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Same thing on my Kona Unit. Steel frames will bounce more than a stiffer aluminum frame. Since I am lazy I just slow down when it starts to bother me. Running a 32x20 so it spins out fast on the flats.
Your frame has nothing to do with it. I run 32x18 on a steel frame and I don't bounce around. Controlling your spin is better than blaming your bike.
