Singlespeed Mountain Biking

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Originally Posted by Nelly

Cheers for the advice chaps!

Think I'll see what I can find second hand on flea bay........

Neil

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You'll love it mate, good luck with the bike hunt;)

Just looking to get myself after many years a single speed road bike, this one is brilliant and reasonable....

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/...gster&eid=4354

As for some of the comments on this thread, granny gear = aerobic fitness, huge gear equals strength. I watch too many people fighting their bikes...for what?

I know a world champion who when young was restricted to riding a 32 front and 16 rear, everwhere, eventually = world champion.

Anyways I thoroughly believe in high cadence as the guide to enjoying cycling and it doesn't tie you up on the running.

Why pay all that money for gears you hardly use, and I would like to know the cadence of the big gear pusher down Winnets, Wrynose, Hardknot or any other classic hill

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Anyone who is thinking of doing a 'coversion' job on an old bike - here's an ad on Singletrack Classifieds which may be of interest: http://www.singletrackworld.com/foru...hain-tensioner

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Originally Posted by Dr H Tool

Just looking to get myself after many years a single speed road bike, this one is brilliant and reasonable....

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/...gster&eid=4354

:cool:

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I used one of these for a winter a couple of years back, not the best build/bits in the world. PM Dom, he may have a little used Pompino single speed for sale which is a far better stead.

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I used one of these for a winter a couple of years back, not the best build/bits in the world. PM Dom, he may have a little used Pompino single speed for sale which is a far better stead.

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Yes but it's far too lovely to sell!!

Although the dining room is getting a bit full!! :o

I see the Planet X CX appears to be put together - that headset looks a little iffy though :eek:

Do they not build garages where you live?

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I see the Planet X CX appears to be put together - that headset looks a little iffy though :eek:

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The headset is perfect! Although I did completely trash one.... :o

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Originally Posted by Al Fowler

Do they not build garages where you live?

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Yes, the old bikes are in the garage! :eek:

Plus they're insured inside the house under standard contents insurance.

Have just purchased one of these as it had a big reduction...

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-...Bike_22006.htm

Hope my knees can stand it....:D

Neil

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Originally Posted by Nelly

Have just purchased one of these as it had a big reduction...

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-...Bike_22006.htm

Hope my knees can stand it....:D

Neil

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Got one of them, 2000 miles on it now, love it, enjoy Neil;)