SingleSpeeds are for the mentally and physically challenged

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

make that three. But I do have a spare old steel Giant HT frame in the garage...

penny

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The ss is the only bike I've ridden since I got it a week and a half ago, except for one Sea Otter
preride last Saturday. XC, that is. Been riding the trials bike as well but, that's different. And
besides, even that one only has 7 gears. 😉

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

make that three. But I do have a spare old steel Giant HT frame in the garage...

I'm not riding mine, and not happy with it (they're bad for the back and knees, dontchaknow....),
so, do I count too?

Shaun aRe - too many hills around here as well..........

Count me among the SS'less as well. I STILL don't get it.

Marty

I quite agree.

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Count me among the SS'less as well. I STILL don't get it.

Marty

Simplicity. Purity. Workout. Building strength (which transfers to the multispeed XC bike) Training.
Satisfaction when no multispeeder you know can even come close to catching up when climbing hills.

I've only taken mine for 7 rides since I got it and I'm already addicted.

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Count me among the SS'less as well. I STILL don't get it.

Marty

Simplicity. Purity. Workout. Building strength (which transfers to the multispeed XC bike)
Training. Satisfaction when no multispeeder you know

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even come close to catching up when climbing hills.

Of course, the multispeeders put their bikes in the large chainring and smoke you on the downhill.
Then they select the proper gear for the flats and smoke you there, too. Sure, you beat them in one
area when they beat you in every single other area. And then there's sand, when you need some light
gearing to keep the pedals spinning. And the list goes on and on...

Bob said:

Of course, the multispeeders put their bikes in the large chainring and smoke you on the downhill.
Then they select the proper gear for the flats and smoke you there, too. Sure, you beat them in one
area when they beat you in every single other area. And then there's sand, when you need some light
gearing to keep the pedals spinning. And the list goes on and on...

Some people just won't ever get it.

Guess it's best that way.

A

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| Simplicity. Purity. Workout. Building strength (which transfers to the multispeed XC bike)
| Training. Satisfaction when no multispeeder you know can even come close to catching up when
| climbing hills.

That really depends upon the hills, now doesn't it?

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

make that three. But I do have a spare old steel Giant HT frame in the garage...

penny

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That really depends upon the hills, now doesn't it?

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Or the gear ratio.

Being pedantic,

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Now I know it's true.

I could see using a singlespeed if the trail had just gotten too easy with a multi-speed. I don't
see that happening for the "physically challenged"...nor do I see that happening on the majority of
trails around here. If I'd have stayed in Texas, I might own one.

I could just see myself pushing one of these up a mile-long climb, while others pass me in
granny gear. "Just look at the simplicity, the purity!" I would tell them...and they just
wouldn't "get it".

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Yes, please go on. What finally convinced you? And your point is?

Paladin When the uninitiated ask me why I ride that light, simplistic beast, with no gears,
suspension or maintenance to speak of, I just play my speech on tape. If you have to ask, no
explanation is adequate. If you've tried it, none is necessary.

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That really depends upon the hills, now doesn't it?

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I was exaggerating. I don't think I could ride the ss up Mitchell Canyon. At least, I don't think
I'd *want* to. Heh.

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

Heh, I can't even afford to make my bike a SS, let alone have a quiver 😉

Jon Bond

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So how long do you figure were the only two mountain bikers in here without SS's?

Mike

make that three. But I do have a spare old steel Giant HT frame in the garage...

penny

4! ~CG

Five....

Kathleen

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Count me among the SS'less as well. I STILL don't get it.

Marty

Simplicity. Purity. Workout. Building strength (which transfers to the multispeed XC bike)
Training. Satisfaction when no multispeeder you know

can

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even come close to catching up when climbing hills.

Of course, the multispeeders put their bikes in the large chainring and smoke you on the downhill.
Then they select the proper gear for the flats and smoke you there, too. Sure, you beat them in
one area when they beat you in every single other area. And then there's sand, when you need some
light gearing to keep the pedals spinning. And the list goes on and on...

Good try. But beating others at races has nothing to do with their appeal. Just like my son says,
"you just don't get it." And that's OK. I'm tolerant, and even amused at how the fish describe life
on land to each other.

Paladin

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Good try. But beating others at races has nothing to do with their appeal. Just like my son says,
"you just don't get it." And that's OK. I'm tolerant, and even amused at how the fish describe
life on land to each other.

Paladin

All in all (with my usual bullsh¡t and exaggerations aside) I'm just enjoying the workout and change
of pace and style. 🙂

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