Think I might convert my old Peugeot bike into a single-speed for commuting. It'll eliminate so many issues I end up with around gears, wheels, & general maintenance.
I was considering doing it anyway to sell, but my LBS has suggested it for me as a commuting option, which is tempting tbh
@sarajw The nexus hubs are interesting, but to be honest my commute is so flat (~50m elevation over 17km) that as long as I don't pick an extreme gear I'll be absolutely fine
My pootling bike that takes me to and from dropping off the kids or a 10 min ride to the metro station has been a winner with its 3 speed. I don't look after it very well 🤭
@sarajw Oh yeah they're absolutely bulletproof, I'm just trying to avoid spending anything extra beyond what I need on this one 😂 Cheap wheelset, crankset, and chain should be all I need for it
@lewis understood! It'll be kind of fun to ride too, I do like simplicity :)
Wouldn't go as far as a fixie though - I feel like I haven't heard anything from that community in years, wonder if many people still ride fixed gear bikes...
@sarajw They're definitely still a thing, I see a fair few around town. I would certainly try a fixie, although I wouldn't go as far as to remove the brakes like some people do, that terrifies me
@sarajw Manchester's pretty flat (at least within the city), so it's not too bad. Yeah, Bristol would be a nightmare, the hipsters there must have had thighs like He-Man.
I'd love a cargo bike, I did see you post about ordering one recently, I'd be interested to know how you find it once you've had it for a while
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