So I read almost all of the topics in the single speed forum and saw the awesom bikes you oaks built. And the urges to build one for myself started...
At first I didn't have the right tools and though it would cost a million, but after the people of flandria cycles in stellies helped me, I was able to build my very first single speed out of an old avalanche reflex. This afternoon was its maiden ride and WOW!!! All of the fuss that was made in this forum wasn't a lie, it was amazing! On the first hill I almost though I was going to crack, but on the second one I caught an oak with a geared bike :-)! Standing outside of my door and can't stop smiling!!! You people were right, there's no looking back now!
So thank you to all you the people that helped build up the excitement on this forum!
Ps. sorry for any incorrect spelling, I'm a afrikaans boy'tjie
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 06:37
Well done and enjoy,people ask me what makes the ss so special and I cant answer you just have to experience it.
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 10:56
Nice.!!!
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 11:01
Pics Bru!!! 
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Posted 18 July 2012 - 08:00
Fruity, on 17 July 2012 - 11:01 , said:
Pics Bru!!!
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:29
Welcome to the dark side , and just know that those who dont ride them dont understand them.dont try explain it .
Edited by Iron, 19 July 2012 - 10:29 .
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:40
Fruity, on 17 July 2012 - 11:01 , said:
Pics Bru!!!
divernick, on 18 July 2012 - 08:00 , said:
+1000
Edited by Gravity, 19 July 2012 - 10:48 .
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 11:28
S.I.R Maxxis, on 19 July 2012 - 11:19 , said:
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 01:35
I'll try and upload this weekend, am privileged enough to ride a ss now, but not to have internet at my flat!
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 01:48
It makes no sense this SS thing - you take your gears off and suddenly you smile more. I still don't understand it...
Welcome walcome Matts.
In mitigation - SS is in danger of going the same way as 29er - every Tom, Dick and Harry seems to be on one these days and sadly Dick is the kind of guy that this joke refers to:
How do you know if someone is on an Sser? They tell you.
Long may SS remain a niche thing!
Welcome walcome Matts.
In mitigation - SS is in danger of going the same way as 29er - every Tom, Dick and Harry seems to be on one these days and sadly Dick is the kind of guy that this joke refers to:
How do you know if someone is on an Sser? They tell you.
Long may SS remain a niche thing!
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:18
This SS thing is starting to mess with my mind....
I was convinced this week to go from 2 x 10 to 1 x 10....
Eish now SS
What now.. should I, shouldnt I...???
I was convinced this week to go from 2 x 10 to 1 x 10....
Eish now SS
What now.. should I, shouldnt I...???
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:24
You a
You already know the answer in your heart of hearts.....
Andro, on 19 July 2012 - 02:18 , said:
This SS thing is starting to mess with my mind....
I was convinced this week to go from 2 x 10 to 1 x 10....
Eish now SS
What now.. should I, shouldnt I...???
I was convinced this week to go from 2 x 10 to 1 x 10....
Eish now SS
What now.. should I, shouldnt I...???
You already know the answer in your heart of hearts.....
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:55
Please excuse the rookie question, but what size does one go for when building a SS? Should it be the same size as your road bike, a bit smaller or a bit larger?
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:58
Grondpad, on 19 July 2012 - 02:55 , said:
Please excuse the rookie question, but what size does one go for when building a SS? Should it be the same size as your road bike, a bit smaller or a bit larger?
Ed Zackery the same.
The only difference I'd say would be wider bars - sometimes you need to wrench that one gear to get it up a hill!
Oh and wider tyres if you're going rigid.
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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:58
The bike stays the same. Only the gear setup changes.
