Run 32-19 on my rigid Kona unit , keep up the good work Doug ,enjoy watching your content😊
@ybb3211
14 күн бұрын
I very much agree with your attitude. thanks
@walkingnote1090
14 күн бұрын
Single speeds are the biggest flex right now tbh
@robbanks2132
16 күн бұрын
What a awesome video! You told me a while back just run what you like. People were telling me my 32x22 was a whimp gear but works great on my trails! Not hard not easy and NO tensioner on my 22 Fuse . Keep these down to earth vids coming! You rock dude!! 👍🏻
@hardmtnbiker
16 күн бұрын
That Fuse is a nice frame! So cool that it fits that gear perfectly. Personally I would do the same thing. Even if it means getting a half link chain to avoid a tensioner.
@robbanks2132
16 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker Same here. Not a fan of the tensioner!! 🤮Like running my wheel in the shortest position!
@No_ReGretzky99
14 күн бұрын
This needs to be way more liked and viewed such an underrated video this takes balls man to do especially on a KZitem platform but I'm the same way do I have bad ADHD and sometimes I miss read things and I jump to conclusions a lot but I try not to nowadays in my older days I'm 39 I know I'm not stinking old😂😂😂😂 but we do live in a super easily offended world where people just get offended for no reason😂😂😂😂
@andrewblakesley4202
14 күн бұрын
What a place to ride! Nice view at the top. 32x16 on my 650b hardtail but in fairness I use it on rolling terrain with no huge climbs. As others have said riding single speed is tough enough, you gear as you need to and enjoy the simplicity. I use old mechs as tensioners in a standard frame and its pretty bullet proof.
@wesleywermuth9545
15 күн бұрын
Love my SS 853 steel spot rocker! Mine is with a carbon belt drive.
@hardmtnbiker
15 күн бұрын
Hold on to that, those older 853 Reynolds steel frames were the best IMHO.
@wesleywermuth9545
10 күн бұрын
You own an 853 steel frame? It is very supple and takes out trail chatter very well. Not selling it. I love it so much I own two steel spot rockers.
@TroyOnTrails
8 күн бұрын
You really make me want to get my singlespeed rolling again. I miss the simplicity.
@hardmtnbiker
7 күн бұрын
I really like simplicity of SS and hardtails! Thank you for watching
@vagrant318
16 күн бұрын
SS is tough enough period, nobody should be gear shaming or flexing lol. A Neuhaus would be sweet but ti is nice ..
@ericdavidson5011
16 күн бұрын
You are spot on about the not shaming others out of trying or sticking with SSing! I am from Eastern Ohio, and I just rode my first real 9-mile SS ride today at 48 years old on my new 2024 Esker Japhy! I have been kicking the idea around for a few years, and when I found your channel, you inspired me to move ahead with my plan! So, thank you for your inspiration and taking time to share your thoughts and rides!
@hardmtnbiker
16 күн бұрын
You made my day!! Thanks for sharing your experience. That new Japhy is so beautiful and they dialed in the geo more plus added width for wider tires. What fork are you running? 120mm or 130mm
@ericdavidson5011
16 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker Haha, it is pretty sweet bike! I am only a little disappointed based only on the color. As for the fork, I am currently returning to my early days of riding and went fully ridgid with a carbon fork.
@hardmtnbiker
15 күн бұрын
@@ericdavidson5011 Carbon or metal rigid forks are great. You definitely need to be more precise with picking lines but I think they make you a better rider.
@ericdavidson5011
15 күн бұрын
@hardmtnbiker I would agree about being more precise with your line. However, I think a ridged fork is inherently more accurate by default, meaning I get way better feedback.
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