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Are single speed bikes good for long distance?
Planning on getting the miles in on your road bike? Then you may be wondering if single speed bikes are good for long distances. We give you the pros and cons of geared bikes versus single speed bikes when riding for longer.
IAN STEED
Are single speed bikes good for commuting?
Want to quit sweaty public transport and cycle to work instead? Wondering if single speed bikes are good for commuting? There are many types of bikes out there so why choose a single speed commuter bike over a geared bicycle? Get the full lowdown here.
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How to tighten a single speed bike chain in 8 easy steps
How do you tighten a bike chain on a single speed bike? And what is the correct chain tension? Here we walk you through this easy bike maintenance task.
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What is the best gear ratio for a single speed bike?
Single speed bikes are a dream when you’re cycling around the city. And they’re super easy to maintain too. But unlike a multi speed bike, fixie bikes and single speed bikes have just one gear setting. This is represented by a number that we call the gear ratio. Gear ratio varies from one bike to another. So here we take a look at how different ratios affect your ride. And discuss the best ratio for a single speed bike. What does gear ratio mean? Pick a fixed gear or single speed bike and you’ll find that there’s just one gear...
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