September 26th, 2006

Singlespeed Cross

It was remarked that doing the Three Peaks on singlespeed was mad. Chapeau then to Samuri for riding it fixed. Another Pompino - obviously a man of wealth and taste :-)

Years of singlespeeding have taught me the value of momentum and how to preserve it, and I didn’t need 52×12 to clocked 45 mph heading towards Ingleton from Cold Cotes.

For traditionalists these photos of French cyclo-crossers from the 1920’s and 30’s by Aldo Ross should dispel the notion that gears are required.

Posted by Nick on Tuesday, September 26th, 2006 at 7:10 pm | Filed under Uncategorized
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2 Responses to “Singlespeed Cross”

  1. miketually Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 11:25 am

    this is a good article on Ye Olde Cyclocross, too: http://www.blackbirdsf.org/christopheoncx/

  2. Nick Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 4:52 pm

    Very good. The inference that roadies are limp wristed made me chuckle.

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