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That may be true for finicky road bikes with skinny chains and tires, but a single speed/internally geared bike with a coaster brake and wide tires is pretty mu
by rhinoceraptor 9y ago
That may be true for finicky road bikes with skinny chains and tires, but a single speed/internally geared bike with a coaster brake and wide tires is pretty much maintenance free.
People in the US obsess about how many gears they have, but a bike with a straight chainline is just so much simpler and more reliable.
- giobox 9y agoI completely agree, but not all of us have the legs for single speed in the places we live - 20% inclines and a single speed with something like the typical 46/17 style ratio is not going to work for a lot of riders.
- rhinoceraptor 9y agoYep, I ride 48:17 (fixed gear, too) but I would never do that without clipless pedals or pedal straps. AFAIK, most Dutch bikes are internally/hub geared with chain cases to protect it from the elements. It's a shame hub gears aren't more popular in the US.
- mcv 9y agoI strongly prefer hub gears. I never could get the hang of derailleurs.
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