Idées noires : André Franquin

Singlespeed Bicycle Conversions Singlespeed Bicycle Conversions More and more cyclists are discovering the joys of simple, one-speed bicycles. Many cyclists are rebelling against the excessive complication, fragility and weight of current mountain bikes. Why ride a Singlespeed? Modern 24-27 speed bikes are marvels of technology, and allow a cyclist to select the gear ratio that will make the most efficient use of his/her energy. If what you're after is getting the maximum possible speed/distance for the minimum effort (and there's nothing wrong with that!) If you're riding for sheer pleasure, or for exercise, you don't necessarily place that high a premium on output results, as measured in speed, distance or vertical climb. Riding a singlespeed can help bring back the unfettered joy you experienced riding your bike as a child. Paradoxically, a singlespeed is, in another sense, more efficient than a multispeed bike! Singlespeed bikes are also considerably more sturdy and reliable than multispeed bikes. Flip-flop Hubs