Bike Single Speed
Why Ride a Single Speed Bicycle
As the name suggests a single speed bicycle is a bike that has only one speed. It was not that long ago that the only bike that was available was a single speed bicycle. As a kid, it was the only type of bike that I or any of my friends had. However, bicycle evolution soon produced a three speed model and the very popular "ten speed" bike. It was considered very cool to have a ten speed back then.
Anyone unfamiliar with the world of bicycles would probably be a bit amazed at how many different types of bicycles are out there today. As the times changed bike technology changed with it, and bikes are now much more high tech and quite specialized. However, it seems as if things have come full circle, at least as far as single speed bicycles are concerned. The single speed bicycle, the ancestor of today's bikes, seems to be gaining popularity.
The single speed bicycle is in a word, simple. There is only one sprocket or cog on the rear wheel and one also on the pedal crank, which means there are no gears to shift. No gears to shift also means that there are no shifters or cables, which appeals to the enthusiast looking for a sleek, bare bones and simple bike that will get them from point A to point B.
One of the appealing features of the single speed bicycle is its simplicity. The fact that there are no gears to shift, leaves the rider with only one responsibility: pedaling. You do not have to worry about being the right gear, because you only have one gear. The trimmed down design also allows for great maintenance advantages. Less things to break, means less things to fix. There are no shifters or cables to worry about. A single speed bicycle has no need of derailleurs or chain rings, which are expensive items to replace when they break. Another plus is that you never have to adjust something that isn't even there. Fewer parts mean less weight, making single speeds popular with racers. No shifters or cables mean less clutter which is another appealing feature. Many enthusiasts appreciate the aesthetics of a sleek, smooth looking and uncluttered single speed bicycle.
Riding the single speed bicycle couldn't be easier. You pedal to go forward and you stop pedaling to stop. One drawback to a single speed bicycle is riding on different terrains. You might find that the gear ratio for riding on pavement doesn't work as well for trails. However, most riders tend to use their single speeds for a specific purpose and this issue is easily overcome.
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Face it, the advantages are all there; less weight, less maintenance, low cost and a bit of sentimental value too. Visit the Single Speed Bicycle website to read more and take a look at some single speed bikes.
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 Bell Gold Mountain Bike Single Speed Chain  US $8.99
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 NEW FIXED GEAR SINGLE SPEED TRACK ROAD BIKE White 54cm US $189.95
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 Vilano Drift Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Riser Bar Road Bike US $189.95
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 50cm GREEN TRACK FIXED GEAR BIKE FIXIE SINGLE SPEED US $189.95
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 54cm GREEN TRACK FIXED GEAR BIKE FIXIE SINGLE SPEED US $189.95
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 50cm TRACK FIXED GEAR BIKE FIXIE SINGLE SPEED ROAD BIKE US $189.95
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 NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle Silver Color US $197.95
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 Raleigh HiLife Single Speed Cyclocross Road Bike EC90X Avid Ultimate SRAM 55cm US $800.00
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 54cm White Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Riser Bar Fixie Road Bike Track Bicycle US $197.99
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 VINTAGE RARE KATAKURA SILK JAPANESE FOLDING BIKE BLUE 20 SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE US $179.99
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 NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle Black Color US $197.95
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 Surly Steamroller track fixed gear single speed bike frame frameset 56 US $199.99
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 Motobecane Singlespeed Cyclocross Bike Uno 56cm US $215.00
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 Onza KMC Kool Trials Bike BMX Single Speed Chain 1 8 US $12.61
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 54cm Black Fixed Gear Bike Single Speed Riser Bar Fixie Road Bike Track Bicycle US $197.99
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 NEW 54cm Track Fixed Gear Bike Fixie Single Speed Road Bicycle White Color US $197.95
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 Raleigh One Way single speed fixed gear road cyclocross bike Steel is so real US $79.56
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 NO RESERVE BONTRAGER RACE TUBE LESS 26 MTN BIKE SINGLE SPEED CRUISER US $7.00
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 NO RESERVE AWESOME THULE SPARE ME BIKE RACK MTN ROAD SINGLE SPEED EXCELLENT US $41.00
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 2006 Redline Monocog Single Speed Bike US $247.50
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 Trek Gary Fisher Rig singlespeed 29er mountain bike size 19 FOX new frame US $760.00
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 Hutchinson Urban Tour 29er 700x37c tires Mountain bike MTB Single Speed Commuter US $26.50
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 Dk xenia mtb dirt jumping mountain bike e thirteen freecoaster rare single speed US $350.00
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 GT Stem DH for handle bars riser flat MTB 29er Mountain bike Fixie Single Speed US $20.50
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 SRAM PC1 PC 1 FIXED GEAR SINGLE SPEED TRACK BIKE CHAIN Nickel US $10.00
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 TRUVATIV Power Spline Single Speed Crankset Cranks 29er Mountain bike MTB SRAM US $10.00
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 Bianchi San Jose Single Speed 52 cm Road Bike US $300.50
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 TRUVATIV Single Speed Fixie Tapered Crankset Cranks 29er Mountain bike MTB SRAM US $10.00
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 JL Vintage fixed gear saddle seat with RIVETS fit track bikesingle speed Brown US $5.50
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 Truvativ Stylo handlebar flat bars MTB 29er Mountain bike Fixie Single Speed US $5.00
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 TRUVATIV Stylo Seatpost seat post 316 MTB 29er Mountain bike Fixie Single Speed US $5.00
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 TRP RRL Brake Lever Set Aluminum Black Fixie Single Speed Cyclocross TT Tri Bike US $57.99
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 DLT Dahon Boardwalk S1 20 Single Speed Folding Bikeapartment camping have 2 US $142.50
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 JL Classic fixed gear saddle seat with RIVETS fit track bikesingle speed Black US $1.25
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 Fixie Track Single Speed Bike Alloy Drop Bar Pistabar 318 Handlebar 40cm Pink US $47.99
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 Fixie Track Single Speed Bike Alloy Drop Bar Pistabar 254 Handlebar 40cm Gold US $47.99
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 Pair of Bicycle Rear Chain Tensioners for Fixie Fixed Gear Single Speed Bike US $5.49
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 Very Rare Campagnolo Record Brake Levers 90s For Road Bike Single speed Vintage US $69.00
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 56cm RED BLUE FIXIE SINGLESPEED TRACK BIKE BICYCLE WHEELS Complete BUGLiONE US $305.00
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 56cm GREEN FIXIE SINGLESPEED TRACK BIKE BICYCLE DEEP V WHEELS Complete BUGLiONE US $301.00
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 New Bike Bicycle Single Speed Free Wheel 16T 16 Tooth US $12.99
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 New Bike Bicycle Single Speed Free Wheel 18T 18 Tooth US $12.99
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 Fixie Track Single Speed Bike Alloy Drop Bar Pistabar 254 Handlebar 40cm Silver US $47.99
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 Fixie Track Single Speed Bike Alloy Drop Bar Pistabar 254 Handlebar 40cm White US $47.99
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 JL Classic fixed gear saddle seat with RIVETS fit track bikesingle speed White US $10.50
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 New Bike Bicycle Single Speed Free Wheel 17T 17 Tooth US $12.99
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 One of a kind single speed mountain bike US $700.00
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 16 inch Early 2000s VooDoo Nzumbi Single Speed Steel Frame Mountain Bike US $160.00
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 Lasco Crankset for Fixed Gear Bike Crank Set Fixie bicycle Single Speed Wood US $110.00
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 2010 HARO Allye XC Singlespeed Bike Hybrid 29er Bicycle SE Giant Haro GT US $350.00
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GearWrench 9515 15mm Stubby Combination Ratcheting Wrench $12.86 Patented GearWrench ratchet action - 72 tooth, only 5 of swing to move fasteners... |
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New Action DVR Camcorder for use w/ 7 Speed Bicycle $109.99 The so called footage you get from other "action" cameras will seem like a kindergarten craft project compared to the real-life action videos you can make with the BulletCam. Lightweight, Uber-durable and ridiculously easy to use, the BulletCam helps you prove that you have indeed been there and done that - you weren't just blowin' smoke. The BulletCam comes with a myriad of m... |
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Retail Boxed DVR BulletCam for 8 Speed Bicycle $109.99 The so called footage you get from other "action" cameras will seem like a kindergarten craft project compared to the real-life action videos you can make with the BulletCam. Lightweight, Uber-durable and ridiculously easy to use, the BulletCam helps you prove that you have indeed been there and done that - you weren't just blowin' smoke. The BulletCam comes with a myriad of m... |
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Sony ICF-M88B S2 Sports Bicycle Radio with Cycle Computer and Digital AM/FM Tuning $69.99 Includes: handle bar mount & speed sensor. Sony ICF-M88B S2 Sports FM/AM Bicycle Radio Walkman(R) - Make your bike riding more enjoyable with this AM/FM radio that is specifically designed for bicycles! In addition to the radio, it has a built-in bicycle computer. It keeps track of your current speed in MPH or KPH, total distance ridden, average speed, maximum speed, & more! Powered by 2 AA batte... |
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Tour De France Stage One Jersey Bike $277.09 The Tour De France Stage One Yellow Jersey Road Bike combines modern features with a classic look for a winning combination! The Jersey bicycle includes Shimanos stem-mounted SIS lever shifters with their front and rear A050 derailleurs to switch through the 12 speeds with added performance. This durable bike include an alloy frame with double walled alloy rims, steel hubs, and quality Wanda 25c t... |
