Single Speed Bikes Are Awesome ( But Also Kinda Suck)

Singlespeed and geared bikes are each awesome in their own way. But before you plunk your money down on a new, onespeed is right for you A singlespeed drivetrain is incredibly simple and even mentally freeing to ride. A geared one lets you tackle almost any terrain, not to mention hauling heavy loads. There s a good reason that geared drivetrain are the norm. They re more capable, end of story. And if daytoday maintenance is your main concern, then consider an internally geared hub like I covered in this video: But if you stick to flat terrain, or want to experience the same routes differently, or want maximal simplicity at the cost of (sometimes) harder work, then singlespeeds are well worth trying Here s the blog version for those who prefer to read: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Con: The biggest issue with singlespeeds 1:27 Con: Experimenting with ge