Singlespeed bike was fubar yesterday so went for long ride at Blanket's on the geared bike. That bike is such a beater. I've had that bike for almost 3 years so it's been some miles. While I was out there I had this thought:
On a geared bike, I feel like the bike is the machine. On a singlespeed bike, I feel like I am the machine.
I don't have to mess with gears or worry about if I'm in the right gear. I love the way how performance is all up to me. Like Lisa Randall says, "The singlespeed bike doesn't care if you're having a bad day."
I am currently running a 32-20 ratio which is just about right for hilly cross-country. Earlier this year, my LBS decided to put on a 32-18 setup right before a race up in hilly Tennessee. 18 is great on flats but murder on hills, at least until I get stronger. I may switch back to an 18 before the race at Lake Hartwell at end of September because it's relatively flat over there in East Georgia.
On a geared bike, I feel like the bike is the machine. On a singlespeed bike, I feel like I am the machine.
I don't have to mess with gears or worry about if I'm in the right gear. I love the way how performance is all up to me. Like Lisa Randall says, "The singlespeed bike doesn't care if you're having a bad day."
I am currently running a 32-20 ratio which is just about right for hilly cross-country. Earlier this year, my LBS decided to put on a 32-18 setup right before a race up in hilly Tennessee. 18 is great on flats but murder on hills, at least until I get stronger. I may switch back to an 18 before the race at Lake Hartwell at end of September because it's relatively flat over there in East Georgia.