single speed???????

[bryan555]

It's an early prototype. He's got one with the bolt in EBB now, but I think he'll be riding something even more special next season!

Ah well, that explains it then.....

Yeah, the builders didn't manage to get their heads round the bolt in ebb. Not sure who built that one but I don't think it was Nevi, who build the production models.

sorry, this thread has gone of on a tangent.

Point is with the right level of fitness you can do a lot on a singlespeed.

 

[highlandsflyer]

Singlespeed is harder, it made me tougher and more tolerant of pain, also I work harder in cornering to conserve momentum.

If I lived somewhere like the Peaks I'd probably ride geared, but round here it's ideal. Personally I'd never have any form of suspension on a singlespeed - there is too much need to honk it out of the saddle.

You would be surprised what hills you can get up if the only other choice is walking!

OF COURSE a full sus geared bike is faster. That's why such things were developed. It's just that they are not as much faster as people expect...

Great post.

 

[eastcoaststeve]

Most of my bikes are set up as s/s...


and one of them is full suspension

Single speed works well for me as I almost always ride alone, at my own pace, and just for the joy of being out in the woods.




cheers,

Steve

 

[Frazerwhite]

:shock:

 

[bm0p700f]

What I do on my single speed is try harder on the difficult stuff.