I've found single speeding to-be less stressful (assuming appropriate terrain). It sounds puzzling, but for me when single speeding there's less to do: just pedal (stronger or weaker... just go). I do like the challenge of turning a high gear for an uphill (occasionally). The simplicity of mechanicals, clean handlebars also are appealing.
That said, I keep a geared back for the grocery runs and steep hills. Single speeds are great for toodling with my kids. I'm eagerly awaiting Roaduno; hopefully I'd be successful in snagging one unlike the Platypus! Good luck! shoji On Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 11:55:54 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I am truly curious. How is it different than just not shifting? How is > it more fun? When I was looking for a second Riv, Will (at Riv) suggested > their single speed (I didn't do it). > > I had a 49 lb Raleigh LTD-3 for a few months prior to Riv, which had been > converted it to a single speed. I rode the bike around downtown for > errands. It was tons of fun, but Philadelphia is flat downtown, so SS was > OK. I'd be concerned about any hills. > > Roberta > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1b1677de-d05b-412e-b13e-d198fc0b7c75n%40googlegroups.com.
