Good to see you back. I've been using my SS as my commuter but lately got it back out on the dirt. Awesome. Completely forgot how much fun it is........ And bloody hard work!I have just strippped off the gears and installed SS on my HT. I brought a FS which I prefer offroad and the carbon wonder bike hasnt left the garage. Im thinking that turning it SS will significantly alter its usefulness. It will be used for commuting and tame local singletrack- especially over winter. I have set it up with Surly Singulator with 32 x 19 off road and 32 x15 commute- just change the chain over.
I admire the romance of one gear, wind through the beard, simplicity of effort and sense of weightlessness. I look forward to gaining legs of steel, loosing 10kgs and becoming a better lover. I will admit that I am scared- why would you do this when there are gears in the garage. I mean it might last a month but for that month I will be with you my brothers and sisters- flying in the face of technology and consumerism with the romantic ideals of SSing.
I love you all and we can be great together (please wait for me at the top of all climbs)
Big JD, glad to have you back.I admire the romance of one gear, wind through the beard, simplicity of effort and sense of weightlessness. I look forward to gaining legs of steel, loosing 10kgs and becoming a better lover. I will admit that I am scared- why would you do this when there are gears in the garage. I mean it might last a month but for that month I will be with you my brothers and sisters- flying in the face of technology and consumerism with the romantic ideals of SSing.
I love you all and we can be great together
I have just strippped off the gears and installed SS on my HT. I brought a FS which I prefer offroad and the carbon wonder bike hasnt left the garage. Im thinking that turning it SS will significantly alter its usefulness. It will be used for commuting and tame local singletrack- especially over winter. I have set it up with Surly Singulator with 32 x 19 off road and 32 x15 commute- just change the chain over.
I admire the romance of one gear, wind through the beard, simplicity of effort and sense of weightlessness. I look forward to gaining legs of steel, loosing 10kgs and becoming a better lover. I will admit that I am scared- why would you do this when there are gears in the garage. I mean it might last a month but for that month I will be with you my brothers and sisters- flying in the face of technology and consumerism with the romantic ideals of SSing.
I love you all and we can be great together (please wait for me at the top of all climbs)
I find hands on training the best way to transfer skills- what's your partner's address?Yeah, im still waiting for the improved lovemaking. Maybe im doing it wrong.
Anyone got any pointers?
Oh.....................thanks for that Jim. Get back to you.:wave:Everythings 1x with me mate. Real names jim! I'd be very happy to see them hands :wave:
full homo
is your small ring a 26 or similar? ride it around with the rough SS ratio which most run at 32:19 [1.68] so throw it on the 16 cog if you have one, I am weak so usually ride 32:20 -so you can use a 17t cog if you like.
once you try it out just buy some 6mm chain ring bolts -a rear wheel spacer & cog kit should be had for $30, remove cassette & put it on -youre right you can run with your derailleur to keep tension -when you put the chain on remove links till its faily tight, you want the derail leaning forward so your chain is fairly tight to avoid it jumping off
They're perfect for it! It's either up or down and they blend in with the kids on the dirt jumps betterRiding a single-speed at The Hill?
RESPECT