SS vs Geared

[Richard29]

now go from SS to fixed gear

 

that's madness.....think of coming down the back of breedts nek fixed? il dislocate my entire spine and legs spinning so fast

[raptor]

that's madness.....think of coming down the back of breedts nek fixed? il dislocate my entire spine and legs spinning so fast

 

[Richard29]

Pro's: Stronger and faster legs, less maintenance / cost

Cons: The lack of gears on a SS

 

There's a simple test for those who currently own a mtb and are thinking of moving to a SS:

 

The next training ride that will involve some technical riding, climbing and descending, choose one gear option on your geared mtb and stay in that gear for the whole ride.

 

Count the number of times you have to stop yourself from selecting another gear.

 

If you don't think about it (changing up / down) or change gears, great carry on moving towards SS'ing

 

I agree from a maintenance point of view, sunday I went cruising through mud puddles like no ones business and no gear problems niks a little bit of squeaks , where as my geared bik I know for a fact by third mud puddle im having shifting problems

[Eldron]

Gears and suspension for racing.

SS and rigid for fun.

 

Can I tell my joke again?

 

How do you know if someone is riding an SS?

 

They tell you.

[camelman]

And you smile a lot more on a SS

 

It's not a smile it's a grimace

[cape]

How do you know if someone is riding an SS?

 

They tell you.

Same with us vegetarians.

[Flowta]

Same with us vegetarians.

 

I see what you did there.... I think

[Eldron]

 

 

I see what you did there.... I think

 

Also Ironmen, comrades runners, left handed people, liberals and jehovas witnesses

[Richard29]

http://vimeo.com/83932728

 

that vid makes me want to pack up and move to ct, awesome scenery

[Guest Latent Blue]

Same with us vegetarians.

Not as bad as the vegans though...

 

They dont only tell you that they are vegan... they also tell you to BE vegan!

[flat29]

NJAM

[428 others]

Also Ironmen, comrades runners, left handed people, liberals and jehovas witnesses

 

And Parrabats and people who do Crossfit...

[Hairy]

And Epic Riders

[Hairy]

noob question, what would be the near perfect SS gear combination for the mountainous cape?

 

Where do you ride, what bike do you ride and what is your fitness like .... are you a power rider or granny gear spinner

[LuckyLuke]

I think I will stick to the gears for now, like to ride the rough stuff. 34-19 seems a bit tough on my weak knees.

[LuckyLuke]

Thanks for the input guys