Single speed mountain bikes - Less gears; More everything: Momentum, Power, Technique [RNL S1, Ep 8]

Let's discuss the benefits and drawbacks of riding a single speed mountain bike.  Learn techniques, advantages, and the negatives of riding with only one gear. 

Dan and Sage got into mountain biking just when the single speed scene was exploding!  The guys discuss how single speeding shaped their current riding technique and if they'd recommend a single speed for other riders.  Momentum, power transfer, line choice and trusting your skills become paramount on a bike with only one gear.  There are drawbacks too which are discussed at length.

Overall, Dan & Sage are both fans of single speeds and still ride them on occasion.  What about you?  Do you have a single speed?  Do you ride it?  Have you had one in the past?  Is a single speed in your future?  What about an aggressive hardtail or even a full suspension single speed!?  Let's drop in!

MTB gratitude of the week:

Sage  - Our old WS09 riding group. Great friends. All single speed!  Thanks for the great times, memories and laughs fellas!  Love you guys!

Dan - Our Carver 420 Titanium SS specific frames.  Great old bike... still so much fun to ride. Check out Carver bikes in Maine!  https://carverbikes.com/

MTB Tip of the Week:

Turn any frame into a single speed with eccentric bottom bracket or a chain tensioner.  Or just buy a used single speed online!

The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/8HxKnFUxtos

The Ride and Laugh podcast is hosted by Dan @the_ride_abides and Sage @TrailSage.  Join us as we discuss all things mountain biking!  Riding technique, mtb gear, bikes, nutrition, fitness, mindset and more! Feel the gratitude. Flow on the trails, Flow in life!  Please enjoy the content then like and subscribe.  Join the Ride & Laugh community in the comments and/or rideandlaugh1@gmail.com.  

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