Best products from r/singlespeed
We found 8 comments on r/singlespeed discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 8 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike
- Beacon Press
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2. panaracer RiBMo PT Tire with Wire Bead
- Weight: 390g
- Weight: 390g
- Weight: 390g
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3. Portland Design Works Takeout Handlebar Basket
- Used Book in Good Condition
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4. Continental City Ride II Reflex Tire, Black, 700 x 42cc
PUNCTURE PROTECTION- This Butyl breaker blends with rubber reinforced sidewalls to deliver high puncture and wear protection.LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE- Thank to the larger contact area on asphalt, rolling resistance is decreased.REWORKED PROFILE-The New profile design provides even larger contact area ...
5. Action Porteur Alloy 52cm Handle Bar, Silver
- Perpendicular grip area with no added reach
- 25.4mm clamp diameter
- 520mm width
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6. Forte Single-Speed Conversion Kit
This kit easily converts most freehub gear systems into a single speed systemGoing single speed saves on weight, simplifies your drivetrain, increases efficiency and makes your bike a heck of a lot easier to maintainSmooth and quiet operationIncludes a Forte chain tensioner, eight spacers of 4.5mm w...
7. Continental Contact II Bike Tire, Black, 700cm x 37
SUITABLE FOR EBIKES- All Continental city and trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25km/h and offer protection from premature war brought about by the additional driving torque from electric assists.UNIFORM TREAD- The uniform center tread/belt assembly ensures a smooth and speedy...
Yeah, I had the same problem when I bought mine. It hurt my back to ride it. I think this is one of the places that racing culture has influenced recreational and utilitarian riding. The forward position is to cut wind and get a full extension of the leg when peddling to fully maximize your speed potential...Which just doesn't matter when you're not a racer.
I fixed my bike by swapping out the short downward angle quill stem with a taller, more upright angle, bought fixie bmx style riser bars that slightly slope backwards and a wider, padded seat. I'm not the fastest rider on the road, but I'm not the slowest either. It doesn't take me any longer to get to work now than it did with the racing style setup and it's a much, much comfier ride. More importantly, I can spend way more time in the saddle, which makes me a stronger, better rider since I'm not in constant pain from the bike beating me up.
This book is what tuned me into racing's impact on cycling as a sport. It's a good read:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074QGFES/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o09?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I really like the Panasonic Ribmo tires. The profile takes some getting used to, but they've been great for me.
I got this PDW Takeout Basket and it's pretty awesome. Not extremely roomy, though, depending on what you need to carry.
I like the Continental City Ride II. I used to run Gatorskins, which are great, but these have a little bit more grip. I also like that they have a reflective strip in the sidewall for a little extra visibility if you ride at night.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009D2AT02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.Jo9ybYHE1JZN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JU9GIKM/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521234236&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=porter+handlebars I got them cheaper on the Amazon warehouse deals.
Leave the crank and BB on and get a conversion kit. Then just swap the cogs and take some links out of the chain.
eazy-peazy
They're EighthInch Amelia wheels and Continental Contact II 700x37c tires. I just finished building this yesterday, so I can't really recommend them just yet though.
46/36 x 17.
The rear mech in the back will probably be replaced by a proper paul melvin single speed chain tensioner in the future.
Am I banned from /r/singlespeed yet?