Single-Speed Bikes Are Awesome (But Also Kinda Suck)

Single-speed and geared bikes are each awesome in their own way. But before you plunk your money down on a new, one-speed is right for you? A single-speed drivetrain is incredibly simple and even mentally freeing to ride. A geared one lets you tackle almost any terrain, not to mention hauling heavy loads. There’s a good reason that geared drivetrain are the norm. They’re more capable, end of story. And if day-to-day maintenance is your main concern, then consider an internally geared hub like I covered in this video: But if you stick to flat terrain, or want to experience the same routes differently, or want maximal simplicity at the cost of (sometimes) harder work, then single-speeds are well worth trying! Here’s the blog version for those who prefer to read: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Con: The biggest issue with single-speeds 1:27 Con: Experimenting with ge