Originally Posted by
SkinGriz
I haven’t owned a single speed since I was a teenager. Thought about turning my department store junky MTB into a single speed, but I think the frame is probably ridiculously heavy and I don’t want to waste the time on a bike that won’t lose enough weight for the fun poppy ride I would want.
Yeah, hills and headwinds are tough enough on single speed. My MTB is a vintage steel frame from 1988 and not exactly light but the bike is maybe 27 lbs or so. I use the best, fastest rolling tires I can. I don’t think I’d want to use anything heavier.
With SS gearing and touring bars it does rather feel like I’m riding a bigger version of a kid’s bike, but in a very good way! 😊
Otto