single speed

Ok, so I have taken many rides now on my single speed/fixed gear and I just don’t get it. All fixed gear riders eventually hear how riding fixed transcends any other bike experience they may have ever had. This is usually accompanied by the remark that goes: “It’s a Zen thing, dude… you’re at one with the bike and the road and traffic…”

After returning from vacation and taking a week off from much of anything. Isn’t that the way it is with vacations, when you return you need a vacation! I finally finished and rode the single speed. I have two rides and about 21 miles on her. It is different. The geometry is such that I feel like I am rolled forward on the bike. The drops feel much more aggressive. The bike handles just a little bit quicker.

Had a chance to snap a few more pictures of the orange SS/FG. Still no wheels, waiting on spokes to get here. I already have the hubs, rims and tires. Spokes should be here on Monday but since I am leaving town on Tuesday morning they probably won’t get built until I return.

The orange FG/SS is moving along. Frame has been prepped. Bottom bracket and crank have been installed. Seat post has been cleaned and polished. Stem and bars have had the anodizing removed and been installed. Brake levers and cabling have been installed. Bars have been wrapped.

I’ve recently purchased a Cannondale Capo SS/FG. I have only logged about 10 miles on it, between riding down to the pool and riding to the neighbors house, but even with so few miles I have to admit that I love this bike. I opted for the black frame with the graffiti writing it, and I am extremely happy with my choice. The gearing is 48-17 and it is fine for now, but I might change it out once I start riding it on the road more. All and all, it is a great bike for the price and I will be sure to write a longer review once I have had the opportunity to ride for a longer distance.

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