Benefits of cycling?

[Chris]

What is fixed/single speed?

[Track Fairy]

One gear, usually specifically set to be as uncomfortable as possible on most terrain! Too high to climb easily, too low to avoid spinning like buggery on the flat. As a result you are forced to get strong and supple.

Never tried it - doesn't look like much fun to be honest...

[daz h]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tVjKhfgVHY


this is a good clip chris

[Chris]

I didn't follow that very well, there Daz.

[AllanT]

A ratio of 32:16 (2 to 1) means you have to work hard on the ups, or face the ignomy of walking, thus making very strong climbing legs.

32:16 lad?? You wimps, I climb steep hills in 53:17.. :-P

As for my mtn bike, well I rarely drop lower than the 34 ring, should really get that granny off as it's a waste of weight!!.. ;-)

[david]

What is fixed/single speed?

As always, Sheldon Brown is a fountain of knowledge. Or have a chat with Brett, he's a fixed gear man as is Ady in Accy I believe.

[daz h]

32:16 lad?? You wimps, I climb steep hills in 53:17.. :-P

As for my mtn bike, well I rarely drop lower than the 34 ring, should really get that granny off as it's a waste of weight!!.. ;-)

how highs the hill about 60ft

[M.C]

Singlespeed mtb is great. It does work the legs, but also the rest of the body due to the amount of heaving on the bars.

[AllanT]

how highs the hill about 60ft

Add another 940ft to that.... :-P

[daz h]

Add another 940ft to that.... :-P

i would be surprised if you could turn the same ring as a pro cyclist