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6 Reasons Why You Should Ride a Singlespeed

I have to admit, when I first started riding mountain bikes, the concept of a singlespeed was a little odd. Gears seemed natural. We had come up with the idea to use different gear ratios to make going uphill easier and to maximize speed on the downhills. Why throw away this technology? Why make anything …

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Review: Gates Carbon CenterTrack Belt Drive

Over the years bicycles have seen innumerable changes, and yet some things have changed very little.  One thing that has been a constant for a very, very long time is the chain drive.  Now, thanks to the Gates Carbon Belt Drive, riders have another option.  How does the newcomer compare with ol’ faithful?  Read on to …

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Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er

Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames.  I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models.  It’s a great frame; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an affordable steel SS 29er. They also have a line of higher-end …

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Race Report: Georgia Single Speed Championships

The Georgia State Single Speed Championships – the state championships of single speed mountain bicycle racing in the state of Georgia, for mountain bikes with only one speed. Single speed races are very serious. Yeah… it’s not exactly a super serious results-focused event.  It was however, an awesome weekend of bike riding, racing, and fun-having.  I …

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Civilian Luddite Mountain Bike Final Review

I’ve spent the last month riding almost exclusively on the Civilian Luddite – a steel framed, rigid forked, single speed 29er. On paper the Luddite looks like a good ride and a great value. I don’t know of any other $1,000-ish bike that comes with name brand rims, BB7 brakes, and a full carbon fiber …

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