The (Simple) Single Speed Prophecy

I am not a single speed pontificator.
I do not preach the dogma of single speeding.
It works for me.
It may not be for you.
If you ask me about it, I will try to show you the way to single speed enlightenment.
I believe you should find a ratio that works for you.
I believe you should find a rigid frame and fork made of chrome moly that works for you.
I believe you should just ride, not worrying about what gear to be in or if your shocks are at their right settings for the trail conditions.
As the rigid single speed is always in the right gear, and the suspension is always predictable (sort of). Enabling the single speeder to lose himeself in the trail. With music in their mind (or Phil Ligget) providing fuel as they dance on the pedals (or mash if its a big climb), leading to the next turn in the trail or vista.

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-AOF out

Iowa

Boone, Iowa - Seven Oaks recreational area
Out here for work for the better part of this week, needed to get my fix in. Thought I would share.
Terrain=smooth twisty singletrack.
The trails are throughout a ski area, fairly small by New England standard, but big for Iowa. Lotsa switchbacks up and down the "mountain".
Borrowed a Trek Fuel EX7, now I know what you are thinking; "Dan, I thought you were a SS 29er rigid freak?" I am, but I needed to ride, so small wheels, suspension, gears, and flat bars would have to do.

Link to Seven Oaks site








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Ended up doing a counter clockwise loop, got to the car, refilled my water bottle and went back out, this time clockwise! 14 miles total. Wahoo!
Felt good.

-Dan