Single-speed Bikes

Yeah, I have both a fixed gear and a single-speed. The single-speed is an old non-suspension Trek as well. I use it for easy rides, and cruising around on dirt trails. Low maintenance and fun.

I've been riding my fixed gear exclusively (except for occasional trainer workout with tri bike) since the end of last summer. I love it.


scott

yup. love my single speed. mine is my dad's old road bike. my husband has messed around with both single speed and fixed gear, so if you have any technical questions, he'd be more than happy to chime in.







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yep, and old steel Raleigh frame.  Running fixed.  Should be a really easy conversion.  Riding fixed for a month or two will seriously kick your into shape.  I highly suggest it.

When I had my track bike made (steel TiCycles Softride), I had it made so that I could put brakes on it. It's spent most of its life as a fixie. 44x16 on 650s...

When I lived a decent distance from my workplace, I used it for commuting.

I love the simplicity of the fixie.

Edited by briderdt 2007-02-02 6:23 PM

I'm turning my steel bridgstone in to a single speed. But not because the derailer's crappy.

If you still want to ride it, learn how to tune it yourself. bring it to myhouse and i"ll have it whipped into shape. One reason the chain may be skippign though is due to a bent derailer hanger. That can be a big pain.

But if you want to convert it just to have a single speed than go for it. Just don't do it b/c the derailer is crappy. If it's crappy get it fixed. If you want a single speed convert it. If you want both, go get a used bike.

I have a fixie with a flip flop hub so I can ride it as a fixie or single speed. I consider it my rain bike. I put fenders on it and away I go.

Thanks for all the feedback. I like the idea of a reversible fixed and freewheel hub. I've heard great things about training on a fixie but I'm not ready to go all-fixie all the time.

AdventureBear: It's definitely crappy equipment that's causing the skipping. It's okay for now, but it'll start up again for sure. And you're right, I need to just man up and learn how to maintain my bikes.