Originally Posted by
FiftySix
If you ever go with a multi-geared bike, you can ride it without shifting. Last night I was riding my 8-speed Norco and left it in 6th gear (70") the entire time, not for any other reason than that gear was working for me.
My new to me single speed would have been great last night, but it needs to be re-geared as it is currently at 54".
Yes, but I am concerned about breaking a derrailleur, chain skipping, off center shifts, the noise associated with all of those parts, being too spread apart on the drivetrain, etc.
I took a geared bike for a test drive once. Literally just went around the block. I tried to put it into a comfortable gear and I accidentally knocked the chain off the drivetrain. It got stuck between the gears and the bike somehow so I had to scooter it back to the shop.
That's the moment that I decided to stay single speed until I can afford two bikes, or I just need one for short trips.