A single-speed bicycle is a type of bicycle with a single gear ratio. These bicycles are without derailleur gears, hub gearing or other methods for varying the gear ratio of the bicycle.
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Why ride a single-speed bike?
A question came up recently about why people ride fixed-gear bikes. I think you can't reasonably answer that question without first understanding why people ride single-speed bikes.
So, why do they do it?
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Brand new single speed bike has a skip in the free wheel motion or make a click noise once every rotation of the tire
Just put together a brand new single speed fixie style bike. There is a skipping or catch motion when the bike is upside down (on the seat and handle bars) and I'm pedalling the crank and then stop and let the back tire spin (free wheel motion). …
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What's the easiest way to add gears to my single speed?
I recently bought a single speed - a Charge Plug Racer, and I realise I've made a mistake - too many hills on my commute and I need a smaller gear to help me up the hills. It's pretty hilly in my area.
I still like the simplicity of the bike, but…
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I'm a novice not sure where to get a bike education?
Like most kids I road everywhere through high school than my biking waned to the neighborhood rides with my kids when they came along. Currently I have a Schwinn Single Speed Cruiser that my dad special ordered for my mom from a Schwinn shop in the…
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What to look for when buying a single gear bike?
I'm looking to buy a single gear bicycle. My experience with bikes is very limited, I haven't owned a bike since I was a kid. I have been mountain biking in the Lake District a few times in the last 3 years or so and enjoyed it a lot. At that time,…
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Which is better, single speed or three speed?
Which is better, single speed or three speed? I am 45 and buying an adult trike because I never learned to ride a bike when I was younger. I don't know if I get a single speed or three speed?
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How to fit single speed tensioner onto bike?
I have recently replaced my old Gusset Bachelor SS tensioner for a new Gusset sprung tensioner with a jockey wheel (https://www.gussetcomponents.com/shop/chains-and-chain-devices/squire-ss-tensioner/). However I can't seem to tighten the bolt into…
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How to convert my lotus 2000r into a single speed
Hello everyone I bought a lotus 2000r and am currently converting it into a single speed.
(Generic photo of a lotus 2000r from google images)
I wanted to know if I can put this wheel from Amazon…
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Need help choosing my chainring and size whilst moving from 3x7 to 1x7
If have a 6/7 speed cassette and I’m thinking of changing to single-speed in my front chainring, what chainring size would anyone recommend?
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How different it is to ride with same gear ratio with 26" and 28"
Do you know how much of a difference it is to ride with specific gear ratio (example 48/16) with 28" wheels and 26" wheels?
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Single Speed vs Multi Speed
When coasting (not pedaling) downhill, do single speed bikes tend to be faster than multi speed bikes? Assume that both types are road bikes with similar frame, tires, etc.
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Singlespeed chainline adjustment
I have replaced the freewheel on my bicycle with a singlespeed. However, the chain line appears to move inwards from the rear to the front. picture
I have measured the rear frame spacing as approx. 127mm. picture I then measured the distance from…
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Grinding on a new "Old Fashoined" bike
I have an "Old Fashioned" Looking new bike, a cruiser with a single gear. It pedals very smooth, but when I stop pedaling, I hear what can best be described as a grinding sound. When I pedal again, it stops. Any ideas?
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Is it possible to add speeds to single-speed bike?
I found this cool cheap single-speed bike on amazon http://www.amazon.de/Fixie-Singlespeed-Viking-Farben-Auswahl/dp/B00BCKQ8AS/ref=lp_235171011_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1422793944&sr=1-1
However my problem with it is that it is single speed & I…
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Is a Single Speed bike faster than a Geared bike?
For a broad spectrum of riding my answer is Yes. Here's my logic.
There are 5 major principals to consider in no particular order. Air resistance, drag, weight, rolling resistance (centrifugal or rotating mass) and Friction.
In all of those 5…
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