Koyote Posted:I've commuted on a SS for a long time mainly for the simplicity of (1) not having a RD to bang into doors and such when schlepping my bike in and out of buildings, and (2) the ease of maintenance, which I especially appreciated when riding in foul weather. After a sloppy ride, I just wipe off the chain, maybe add some lube, and that's it. No cassette to keep clean, no shift cables, no derailleurs to clean up and adjust.
I ride a Rohloff equipped bicycle. It also has no derailleur to bang and I wipe or hose off the gates belt if needed. I have held the same pedaling cadence since 1976 on all kinds of bicycles. Having gears makes life easier.