Crikey ...... these single speeds are pretty swift!!

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Ming the Merciless

There is no mercy
Location
Inside my skull
Back before it was called single speed my bike in school days was a single cog setup. Sure I’d walk some of the steeper hills round Buxton but generally it was just fine. Why on earth anyone would think they’d be slower in day to day rolling terrain I don’t know.

What you mostly find is that geared bikes are slower uphill.
 

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
I rode my steamroller about 20 miles yesterday (48x18) and enjoyed it a lot. It never got above freezing and there was some sun to go with a few snowflakes but the road was dry and there was no wind to speak of. I am riding on 36mm mm gravel tires about 60 psi so the ride was plush and soaked up broken pavement nicely. It is so pleasant to do nothing but hop on and pedal, and of course, use the brakes when needed.
 
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