Well I finally got the singlespeed project done and took it to the trails today! It was actually the first real ride on my Fox TALAS's as well. I won't say the ride was epic...simply because even though I'm usually in good cardio shape, I'm not in die hard singlespeed shape yet..lol. BUT, it certainly was an awesome ride, and i had 0, yes 0, drivetrain issues
I don't think my chain slipped even 1 time the entire two hour ride. That alone makes the conversion worth it. I'm running a 32/18 ratio and I think that was the right choice for the terrain. I was thanking the stars that i didn't go 32/16 on some of the steep rooty trails we have around here. Other than to rest and get my heart rate down, I only had to dismount because of terrain twice. The hardest part about 1 gear is the hairpin, uphill and sometimes root filled turns that make you lose all your momentum. I suspect that after a couple months of riding I will have the extra reserve juice to mash through anything
Since the last time I did any real riding I've shed my =derailuers/cables, 2 chainrings, a cassette, the shifters, and switched to a light Fox TALAS. Combined with the fact that my frame is a late 90's Alpha Aluminum, my bike is light as sh**! Its amazing how you can feel the difference in acceleration when you get to a good hill. All in all I'm happy to join the ranks, and seeing as its my only bike....I suspect I'm going to have some pretty hardcore endurance soon!
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Thanks to those who gave me advice/links on what to look for and where to look!:thumbsup: Heres some pics....
I don't think my chain slipped even 1 time the entire two hour ride. That alone makes the conversion worth it. I'm running a 32/18 ratio and I think that was the right choice for the terrain. I was thanking the stars that i didn't go 32/16 on some of the steep rooty trails we have around here. Other than to rest and get my heart rate down, I only had to dismount because of terrain twice. The hardest part about 1 gear is the hairpin, uphill and sometimes root filled turns that make you lose all your momentum. I suspect that after a couple months of riding I will have the extra reserve juice to mash through anything Since the last time I did any real riding I've shed my =derailuers/cables, 2 chainrings, a cassette, the shifters, and switched to a light Fox TALAS. Combined with the fact that my frame is a late 90's Alpha Aluminum, my bike is light as sh**! Its amazing how you can feel the difference in acceleration when you get to a good hill. All in all I'm happy to join the ranks, and seeing as its my only bike....I suspect I'm going to have some pretty hardcore endurance soon!<BR><BR>
Thanks to those who gave me advice/links on what to look for and where to look!:thumbsup: Heres some pics....
