Runbikeswim Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 What they said.No offense but feel like ss riders are like bmw riders. Keep saying it's the best but no reason why. And I'm being dead serious here, why the pro ss? What makes it a better experience?
NotSoBigBen Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Personally I really enjoy my SS rigid and probably ride it 90% of the time (training and a few races), the main reason is it has way less maintenance and I do ride 'quite' a lot. Bonus is also to my mind is that it you get a 'better' training session than you may with a geared bike where you'll take the easiest gear ..... yes I train I don't just JRA but that's my choice. BUT and this is key to me is that I do ride my other geared bikes and I DO still enjoy them so I am not a SS is a be all and end all type rider. Despite having ridden it for a long time ( a few years) I have never gotten to the 'my other bikes are gathering dust' stage. Then again I love riding a bike any bike
Jinga Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Keep it SS. Since I build mine +/- 2 months back I have hardly ridden my Full Sus bike. It's all about simple fun ride. You will be surprised what you can accomplish with one gear.
NotSoBigBen Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Keep it SS.Since I build mine +/- 2 months back I have hardly ridden my Full Sus bike.It's all about simple fun ride. You will be surprised what you can accomplish with one gear. That's no lie!
RocknRolla Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Sjo, a BMW driver eh? Wait, BMW rider or driver? Because I used to be a BMW rider. (no offence taken) I have tried to classify, or explain SS riding, but it is rather difficult. Main pro's are as BigBen stated, but for me it's a very uncomplicated way of riding.It is either something you enjoy, and get into, or something you may try and not really get enjoy as mutch as the next guy. I also have a large amount of self loathing, which kinda justifies my SS rigid addiction, and it gets me up the hills.
Runbikeswim Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Sjo, a BMW driver eh? Wait, BMW rider or driver? Because I used to be a BMW rider. (no offence taken) I have tried to classify, or explain SS riding, but it is rather difficult. Main pro's are as BigBen stated, but for me it's a very uncomplicated way of riding.It is either something you enjoy, and get into, or something you may try and not really get enjoy as mutch as the next guy. I also have a large amount of self loathing, which kinda justifies my SS rigid addiction, and it gets me up the hills.Well! If I get my tires and pedals sorted tomorrow I will commute to work and continue the rest of the week. Sat morning 1st Spruit ride on the ss.... Will then judge after then...
RocknRolla Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Jus remember to post a picture or ten, us SS riders love to check out other SS rides....
King_Crispy Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I hated my first SS. My knees took major strain, and I was stiff and sore after every ride.Then I got used to it, and got much stronger. You end up learning to ride a completely different style, and I love the SS way now. Standing on all the climbs, getting stronger with every hill
braailegend Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Here is my info, when I changed over last year: Think CRC have even better specials now. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/142167-1x10-switch-from-scratch/
King_Crispy Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Well! If I get my tires and pedals sorted tomorrow I will commute to work and continue the rest of the week. Sat morning 1st Spruit ride on the ss.... Will then judge after then...I won't be able to join you.Would dig to join to guys and give you a few pointers.You have to learn how to "dance" on your pedals on the climbs. Ligtht-footed push-pull with your feet
J∆kk∆ls Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 here it is. 34T Race Face NW32-11T Shimano XTShimano ZEE Derailleur Even though the frame has a ISCG05 mount I don't find it necessary to run a chain guide.
J∆kk∆ls Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 My choice of weaponIMAG0088.jpgsingle and rigid hey...tough guy
Onegear Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 My choice of weaponIMAG0088.jpgNice ! What ratio you running ?
King_Crispy Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Nice ! What ratio you running ?32X17It's good for anywhereeverywhere. Ridden Giba, Holla, van Gaalens, Spruit
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