Discuss.
Why rock the SS?
Discuss.
In some mysterious way woods have never seemed to me to be static things. In physical terms, I move through them; yet in metaphysical ones, they seem to move through me.
– John Fowles
Reasons abound...Originally Posted by pulsepro
I can only afford chains, grips & pads.
It's not about the ride... it's about the ride.
The rider I am now is a far cry from... I vaguely remember.
Beer.
It hurts when I do this.
Beer.
Earn your turns.
Beer.
Everyone has their reasons. Mine keep me honest.
material reasons:
awesome full body work-out. reduced maintenance. be fu@#ing awesome.
real reasons:
A zen-like connection with the bike and forest. As you don't have options for making it easier, just be in the now- stand and pedal- and stop the inner voices from making excuses. When in the groove, this results in a greater awareness of one's surroundings and connection to the simple activity on hand. For me, and I expect others, riding serves to be a mental purging of life's busy-ness as much as a physical experience. SS seems to make the mind a bit more clearer at a quicker pace. As most of my rides are only 1-2 hrs. long (a result of hectic busy-ness) , to reach a steady-state faster is beneficial.
It's quiet.
Skill development is another reason - you will ride FS much smoother after a few SS rides. It also makes trails that may be a bit boring on your 10" bike a bit more interesting. (Note: sizes may be exaggerated in an attempt to stroke egos)
I'm always in the right gear.
Fixed it for you
Hah! So true when everyone sprints down the fire roads and I'm spinning like a sewing machine gone crazy.
I agree with all of this. Heck, I haven't touched my geared bike more than twice in the last 2 years. I was mostly looking to fire up this here SS forum. I'm in agreement with Troutbum: more SS=more harder=more beer!
In some mysterious way woods have never seemed to me to be static things. In physical terms, I move through them; yet in metaphysical ones, they seem to move through me.
– John Fowles
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"Everyone I know in bicycling is at least a little bit crazy, present company included." Sheldon Brown
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