Single speed in Yorkshire?

david p123
david p123 Posts: 14
edited September 2007 in Commuting chat
I really fancy getting a single speed. I live in a quite a hilly area and have a biggish climb on my daily commute. Am I mad? :shock: The 2 bikes I'm looking at are the Spec. langster and the tricross single speed.

Any comments/ advise would be welcome
Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and the commute is from where to where? there are some bit of Yorkshire that i would not like on a SS steed.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • david p123
    david p123 Posts: 14
    From Baildon to Rawdon. Hollins Hill being the only stumbling block.
  • MrGrumpy
    MrGrumpy Posts: 288
    I think it all depends on the gearing, so no idea pn what hills you have, for info those two are what I`ve narrowed things down to myself but going to have a look in the flesh over this week or weekend.
    http://veloviewer.com/athlete/352771/
  • david p123
    david p123 Posts: 14
    Both look good. I've been today. I think the Tricross looks a bit more practical for the winter commute.
  • Lif30057840
    Lif30057840 Posts: 72
    go fixed!!
    u can always get a flip/flop or indeed a fixed/fixed so u have the option of 2 different gears.
    Good Luck and Be Fecund
  • bianco
    bianco Posts: 78
    I agree on all comments so far, tricross is better imo & go fixed.

    fixed will keep the blood flowing through these cold winter months better.

    I also suggest you look at the il pompino, a bit more of a hardcore bicycle, tougher, stronger, more clearances, etc...

    I live in South Yorkshire and don't have a problem with any of the hills.

    Martin

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