Thing about fixed gear - its hard to be lazy

[kitchenman]

I rode to work on my Cannondale CX700 this morning in a single gear (4th) due to a problem with my gears which I need to look at lunchtime. My time for my 15 miles was 55:08. Avg. speed of 16.7 mph. I've looked at my cycle log at similar rides (same route, same wind direction and similar strength) and, yes, times are better with gears ranging between 50:10 (18.2 mph) and 52:27 (17.3 mph) - I think the reason that my time was so good was because I worked harder than I normally do. I was really sweating when I got to work. I suspect that I've been a bit lazy recently so this was a good wake up call ...also, because I have a motor I didn't think twice about doing it! ..if I can't fix my gears ...(my cassettle may need replacing) then I'll be quite happy to cycle home in 4th.

 

[Ultra Motor]

I rode to work on my Cannondale CX700 this morning in a single gear (4th) due to a problem with my gears which I need to look at lunchtime. My time for my 15 miles was 55:08. Avg. speed of 16.7 mph. I've looked at my cycle log at similar rides (same route, same wind direction and similar strength) and, yes, times are better with gears ranging between 50:10 (18.2 mph) and 52:27 (17.3 mph) - I think the reason that my time was so good was because I worked harder than I normally do. I was really sweating when I got to work. I suspect that I've been a bit lazy recently so this was a good wake up call ...also, because I have a motor I didn't think twice about doing it! ..if I can't fix my gears ...(my cassettle may need replacing) then I'll be quite happy to cycle home in 4th.

We have a Single Speed Metro.....thats fun at 37KG!!

Hope you get them fixed!!

 

[morphix]

I ride my bike effectively with a single gear all the time! I leave it in the highest (7th) gear with the chain on the lowest rear sprocket and largest crank sprocket for maximum torque. I find this setup is the only way that I'm able to keep up with the motor using the highest assist power setting which is where I normally leave it (i'm usually in a hurry!).

I find riding in highest gear under power to be very easy, just like pedalling in a low gear, it provides optimal speed and doesn't tire out my legs even if I stand up and pedal up incredibly steep hills.