I rode fixed when I first got into cycling. Now 75% or so of my bikes are single speeds and I have no fixed gears. The main thing I like about SS vs fixed is being able to have my feet/cranks in the ideal position whenever I want. Also yeah, coasting rules.
On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:30:55 PM UTC-6 Wesley wrote: > Hi John, > You're missing out on coasting! I tried fixed-gear once and can't imagine > why it became a popular way to ride around 2010. Especially if your single > speed is geared low for climbing, it is a relief to be able to relax on the > descent. > -Wes > > On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 9:11:03 AM UTC-8 JohnS wrote: > >> Hello Ryan, >> >> I'm very inspired my Will's Roadini build as well. I haven't done much SS >> riding, I'm more of a fixed or multi-gear rider. How do people feel about >> SS vs. fixed? Am I missing something by not riding SS some of the time? >> >> Thanks, >> JohnS >> >> >> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:57:35 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote: >> >>> Have to say...I like that bike a lot. Very clean and elegant >>> >>> And Will's post : >>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/singlespeed-roadini?mc_cid=1ea8aef045&mc_eid=0074b52ae1 >>> >>> nails what I like about single-speeds; for some years now my SS PX-10 has >>> been a fave. Apologies to Rivendell but riding that old Peugeot IS >>> addictive. I am curious to see the landing of the Roaduno in 2023 >>> >> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cd2ec795-20e7-4f98-8497-58c65fa6cf59n%40googlegroups.com.
