Can We Talk “Single speed”

[Patrick]

Got my answers you could get rid of this post if you want thanks everyone

Good info in this thread. Glad you posted up the Q.

 

[JDurk]

Give it a go. Of the 3 mtbs I own, the SS gets more usage than the geared HT and FS.

 

[Steve Vai]

I rode my SingleSpeed today. I will tell you climbing isn't nearly as bad as you think it might be. I'm generally more annoyed with spinning out on the flats than anything else.

 

[serviceguy]

I will tell you climbing isn't nearly as bad as you think it might be.

That is true even if you don't have the legs and lungs of @jimvreeland , it makes you more aware of the terrain as you need to take advantage of any downhill to use the momentum on the climbs. I would say full rigid SS with no dropper post is your best training tool as it also forces you to pick the right line, every time.