Riding a Singlespeed...is it for you?

[johnnyru]

I submitted an article to NEMBA's newsletter, Singletracks, and they published it! I was so stoked when I found it in my mailbox the other day. Check it out when you get a chance.

Riding a Singlespeed...is it for you? (http://www.johnnyru.com/articles_and_reviews/Singlespeed%2520-%2520SingleTracks%252090.pdf)

I am no expert and this was just my thoughts. Some of you just getting into this may find it useful, at least I hope so.

[Quo Fan]

I read that article. That's you? I love my SS. Improved my all around riding. Taught me a bunch of things I thought I knew. I;m a better, faster, stronger rider because I SS.

[sugarbushrider1]

That's an awesome article, thanks man. I had no idea how much you could dial in a singlespeed.

[MMcG]

Hey nice article! I read that too! I think you forgot to mention fames that feature sliding dropouts though, but no biggie. IT was a well written article.

Hey throw up some photos of your Seven while you are at it. ;)

[ATOMICFIREBALL]

Great writeup man!

[johnnyru]

Yup, that's me.

It's amazing how simple singlespeeds are and yet how complex the interactions between frame, components and rider can still be.

I didn't specifically mention frames but I did discuss methods of chain tensioning that called out horizontal dropouts and EBB's. There are other things I left out too like bar and stem types but I was trying to keep it basic.

Unfortunatley, that Seven SS is not my ride. The pictures were taken by Philip Keyes. I attached pictures of my ride, but they used those instead. Maybe they have some marketing deal with Seven Cycles or something.

If you guys have anything you'd like to share, feel free. I'd like to update this article at some point to get some more info in there.

Thanks guys.

[banshee.ss]

i really like it, its solid and simple. Feels alot like a BMX. I love it.

[Quo Fan]

I think that PK used his bike instead. Maybe he liked the pics better, or the ones you sent over wern't "good enough" for publication, or there was something wrong with the pics you sent.

[douglas]

very cool, and yes SS riding is for me!

[Old_Dude]

Before I bought my SS I always imagined I'd enjoy it but I never imagined I'd be getting up the hills I get up - but I do - and it's really great. Simple, light, efficient - a whole new experience - wonderful workout bike.

BTW - I bought my KM from Webcyclery.

[Arsbars]

awesome write up!

[Konabumm]

awesome write up!

How have you been - haven't seen you around

[johnnyru]

awesome write up!

Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it.