Scott and I headed out on the singlespeed 29ers on Sunday morning at around 10 AM. We wanted to see what it would be like climbing Quicksilver without having the convenience of gearing. Most of the time we go out to ST Park on the singlespeeds, where the climbs are steep but short and the flat sections are long. But Quicksilver is almost three miles to the top, and it requires a much more steady pace.
All that said, we made it to the top, quite to our surprise. We even passed a group of novices on clunkers with their seats set way too low. That's not much to brag about, but it is interesting that we never even saw them again. We just kept up our steady pace, standing up all the way, and did not look back.
This was one of those rides where you are glad your friend came with you. The conversation makes you almost forget what you are doing and the fact that you are climbing a huge hill. It makes you forget that you should be tired, winded, and in pain. We were so surpised when we reached the crest of the hill in what seemed like no time at all and with relatively little strain.
As usual, the downhill section was such a blast on the ridged 29ers! They are so fast, in spite of the fact of having no 44 tooth ring in the front. I hit 30 mph at one point! I don't usually go much faster than that on my full suspension rig.
I think I am just about ready to change out my 20 cog for a 19. We'll see.
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You guys are machines. That must have been a gruelling ride. I was lacking that 29-er training last night.
I got mine for about 1,000. It is A raliegh and you can read about it in prior posts.
I think any rider would enjoy a single speed 29er. It is a completely different experience altogether!
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