Why Single-speed Mountain Bikes are Crazy Fun - Build & Ride

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Today, we take my tired old hardtail mountain bike and turn it into a unique and fun shredding machine! Step one, switch out the 140mm suspension fork for a 150mm, and then take off all the gears. Yep, this video is for all of you single speeders out there. I've been to the dark side before, and I ain't going back. This bike is staying as a single speed for skatepark, street riding, trail shredding, and hiking-'cause this thing can't climb worth a sh*t!!!
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@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

Is it a dirt jumper? Err not exactly. A DJ would have 26” wheels, slightly different geometry, slotted dropouts, and a shorter, stiffer fork. To me, this is more versatile than a DJ-and with all the great parts!

@ericmiladin9251 6 лет назад

Seth's Bike Hacks Seth ‘s Bike Hacks what is the rear cog size and front chainring size?

@ianslye922 6 лет назад

Seth's Bike Hacks I agree that it is so much better than a dirt jumper

@googlehub2551 6 лет назад

Seth's Bike Hacks nice bike, but i think that the fat ripper is the same as the murder machin ,

@onlyonfridays4879 6 лет назад

It doesn't matter what it is you're gonna jump it anyway

@mpgt 6 лет назад

You Seth, just made me buy a DMR Single Speed conversion kit... Cant wait to try it on my fatbike !!!

@cooper9917 4 года назад

You perfectly encapsulated the single speed mentality: "I don't care. It's fun."

@beatsgaming4668 4 года назад

Seth breaks handlebar that’s more expensive than my bike: “bummer”

@quinton8614 3 года назад

Beats Gaming lol

@PrototypeBMX 3 года назад

how much are they and why not just run alloy? im running moto x bars they are about 4mm thick but only because i wanted the width not the strength

@apenguin84 3 года назад

@@PrototypeBMX people use them because carbon fiber is much lighter. They’re usually at least $100, if you get one cheaper than that prepare for it to break instantly. It’s not as strong as alloy but for those who want their bike as light as possible, carbon is the way to go.

@PrototypeBMX 3 года назад

@@apenguin84 i know its lighter but its also ridiculous only bikes that need carbon should be road bikes id rather risk getting a little tired than having a bar snap and go through my heart

@apenguin84 3 года назад

@@PrototypeBMX I see your point. I’m an alloy type of guy as well but I understand that some people just want a lighter bike as long as they’re getting good quality carbon so it doesn’t snap like a twig like you said.

@Big2009Gee 4 года назад

"You never need to worry about being in the right gear because you're never in the right gear"

@bananasstuff3344 4 года назад

that's the same with a BMX lol

@vibezjhyperz3477 4 года назад

Turbo Sam no they don’t

@hellosunshine1090 4 года назад

I ride a Specialized Langster Road Single Speed, normally set up 48x16. This way, your legs ARE the Deraileur...

@bananasstuff3344 3 года назад

@@Big2009Gee yes, i have watched this video maybe 10 times. why?

@grindeyyyyy 3 года назад

@@hellosunshine1090 42-18 here

@noblecowboy1425 5 лет назад

The Murder Machine can legitimately murder you while going up hill.

@humbertoflores609 3 года назад

👉😎👉

@hardtailshredder 3 года назад

Thinking about the same thing

@coolgang-tx3wv 6 лет назад

If you ride a single speed in the forest and no one is around to see it is it still cool?

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Micah Looney Only if youre having fun. Otherwise whats the point?

@newagepeople 5 лет назад

Micah Looney ок

@pumpkintomb3241 5 лет назад

What do you mean. Single speeds are awesome, no rattling derailers or stuff and super light, more then anything it's cooler then those bikes

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

I dont really care if its cool. Im mature enough to not care what anyone thinks is cool. Its super minimalist and little can go wrong. Perfect for sloppy conditions. It makes you a stronger, more skilled rider. Thats what I like.

@LiquidBaphomet 5 лет назад

Yeah, I do it all the time on my dirt jumper

@souljaboi2451 6 лет назад

“You don’t have to worry about being in the right gear, because your NEVER in the right gear!” As a person who uses two primary bikes, one being a single speed, it’s SO true!

@MarchuxProductions 4 года назад

Same. That's ehat I love about my ss ex-roadie, overcoming the wrong gear is so rewarding. Also, having one gear that you use to take off and reach over 30mph is kinda badass, imo

@axelbuckets3858 4 года назад

MarchuxProductions just one of those things, like kick starting a motorcycle 😂

@rollinrat4850 4 года назад

SkillPro1226 And since youre never in ‘the right gear’, you train your muscles and learn better how to lay down power at all cadences. I ride a fixed gear cyclocross bike on mtb trails. Ive discovered muscles in my legs I never knew I had!

@gabrielmosoiu243 4 года назад

Seth: Everyone said that I should make my bike an eleven speed, so I went ahead and made a one-speed.

@tas_underworld_memereview5180 4 года назад

Me: "casually riding down a hill" Seth: "casually speeding down a mountain at literally 90 mph"

@moparmtb360 3 года назад

Seriously impressive speed and control.

@benjaminevans1171 3 года назад

That’s not literally you liar

@radiocontrolled9181 3 года назад

Now do yourself a favour and go look up the definition of the word 'literally' in a dictionary. Even an online search will do.

@senorrobbie 6 лет назад

I always said this three speeds to a single speed bike. 1. Sitting down 2. Standing up 3. Walking

@TimberMoto 6 лет назад

Lots Of walking...

@TimberMoto 6 лет назад

Yard Sale Dale Geared too high. That's the problem with using a DJ as a trail bike.

@anonyesshadow3602 6 лет назад

Yard Sale Dale Incorrect. If its to low its no good for sprinting. No being "Fat" isnt anything to do with it. Try again troll.

@joseluispereznares8483 6 лет назад

Senorrobbie wich are your ss gear ratios 29er

@wanderingadobo9229 5 лет назад

Exactly

@The_Sampler 6 лет назад

This is one of your best videos EVER! 🤘 That shot of you climbing up the last part of the mountain had me 😂😂😂

@xenonoughman518 6 лет назад

The Singletrack Sampler hey sup Alex

@OmgDAM1 6 лет назад

yo, i love you, Seths, and Phils content. My Birthday was yesterday and i got a Breezer Squall. Im in middle school but im really tall so i had to get a 21 inch frame.

@monstervlogster1157 6 лет назад

I agree with Alex on this one.....literally makes me want to ride a single speed lol thanks for sharing dude!

@chrismorris9396 6 лет назад

The Singletrack Sampler seth syncr is ahead of the trends its so slack with that 150mm fork its now a downhill hardtail

@JeffKendallWeed 6 лет назад

Agreed! That had me laughing too. And the riding in the whole vid was super good too!

@magmachicken4402 3 года назад

Dude you're like in your 40's and you're killing it at the park, i thought i was too old to do any of that! That's inspiring

@gameguyr Год назад

Backhanded compliment hahaha

@tommogriff Год назад

He's only like 34 😂😂

@ACTUALLYRICH 3 года назад

“Allow me to demonstrate” proceeds with Olympic level downhill run.

@kevinhall8949 5 лет назад

At 53 years old, I ride singlespeed almost exclusively...and with a team of 20 guys who also ride and race singlespeed exclusively. Bring that Murder Machine down to Atlanta and ride with us!

@donmichigan8201 5 лет назад

58 (almost 59) year old fuck here, Michigan, I have a Surly 26r 1×1 rigid SS, a One Bike 26r SS with 80mm sus fork, a Gary Fisher Rig 29r SS with 100mm sus fork, and a nashbar 29r cheapo rigid SS. Love them all over the rest of my stuff. I should Craigslist my garage and clean it out except for the above bikes,and my Lynskey road bike.

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

57 years young here! I ride an old steel Miyata CX bike with a track hub, surly double fixed and white double frewheel and 2 chainrings. I can use 5 different gears by getting off and moving the chain and using horizontal drop outs. Its called a ‘dingle speed’. It the ultimate for long distance, one gear at a time , roads and trails. Check it out! My question is it considered a single speed since I have to stop to change my gear? I can only use one at a time.

@koczisch7631 5 лет назад

i'm 13 and fat

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

CrymTex Keep riding. Lots! You’ll get stronger! Long slow rides burn fat. Dont give up, Every time you ride go just a little farther than you thought you could. Go just a little farther up that hill. Make small goals and build upon them. Learn how to suffer (its all in your head) Pain is inevitable in life so just accept it, get on with it. NOTHING good comes easy.

@koczisch7631 5 лет назад

@@rollinrat4850 i'm so motivated right now

@diamondbackbikes 6 лет назад

I think we got a new bike name. Seth's Murder Machine seems acceptable right?

@pinoybiker2478 6 лет назад

Diamondback Bicycles agree

@DouglasThompson 6 лет назад

I like it

@zacwhyte 5 лет назад

The slogan could be: "For bad ideas"

@hickmanmtb9590 5 лет назад

I like it

@HarrisTheHypnotist 5 лет назад

Diamondback Bicycles how many likes for a free bike hehe

@davidlynch5235 4 года назад

The whole time watching this I could think about was my first single speed when I was a kid. I still have it and it might just be a big enough frame to build. Hard getting into the hobby again during a lockdown but you're channel has been guiding me through my journey again! Thank you so much and keep posting videos there great!

@overspray5281 4 года назад

4:46 when she says she's home alone

@andrewnoel9978 4 года назад

Facts

@mikeyb7033 4 года назад

how many cameras does he have set up?!

@rammtb5899 4 года назад

Michael Brubaker after each shot he stops and replaces the camera

@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 3 года назад

... When you are simp who is afraid of her daddy.

@oliverhayesthecreator4988 3 года назад

Why is that so funny to me lmao

@thepieguylol 5 лет назад

This video really shows how freakin skilled you are dude. Unreal haha

@jordanspringer1349 6 лет назад

I just love when Seth pulls his old bmx tricks on his new mtb's.

@mtbtuber754 5 лет назад

2:28 You didn’t get the tension right in-TENSION-ally. 😂😂😂😂😂

@krishnasakhi6753 3 года назад

Wow single speed perfect

@dasmorbo3508 4 года назад

Why Singelspeeds are awesome? Simplicity and challenge! I once rode up a small mountain of roughly 500m (1500ft) on a single-speed road bike geared for 30 km/h (18,6 mph). I nearly puked and had to stop twice, BUT I DIDN'T HIKE... That was one of the most challenging and and rewarding things I've done on a bike so far. On top of that, that singlespeed was a stupid fast, easy to maintain and unbelievably cheap commuting bike. And it rides like a dream!

@wcovey25 6 лет назад

I actually like this more than the orginal bike

@adamvavrecka8865 6 лет назад

well u are supposed to

@Erv_K 6 лет назад

It's a jump bike now. :)

@FirstTracks_ 6 лет назад

That’s funny that you did the single speed conversion, today I did one of my own on an old Gt Zasker, I even used the same conversion kit lol

@justinhu9588 6 лет назад

shutchyo ugly ass up lmao

@MoonerMadness 6 лет назад

Luke Barbera I have a GT Avalanche that I want to do this to. Do you have any build links?

@Stickinit 6 лет назад

"It makes you feel like a kid again." That's why. Good job. Nice build.

@Iheartdgd 5 лет назад

This is my favorite bike in your collection for sure. And you’re right, minus the chain tensioner/mech, it sure does look clean!

@kajlaspl495 3 года назад

what bike is it?

@tona8055 4 года назад

Dude, I watched this video when it came out and 8 months ago I converted to singlespeed on my 29" 2018 rockhopper, 36/14 is the gear. At first it takes a while to get used to and when I have wind against me it' horrible. But all the other aspects made it worth it. Almost no maintenance (only cleaning and lubing), no noise, and the best thing ever. ULTIMATE RELIABILITY. If the chain is tigth enough, the wheels are pumped up and you have at least one brake, you can absolutely ride wherever you want to go.

@lt_henry820 3 года назад

36/14 in a 29" wheel? You must have God-like leg powers.

@satorimystic85 5 лет назад

Single Speed! The way of The Single Speed is this; We are bikes that ride it all, not the fastest or most aggresive but we will teach you flow by showing you new lines on old trails. Endurance will come from varied cadence. Suspension will be found in you, as some sort of levitation holds your core as you relax your grip on the bars and dance on the pedals, hopping and spinning to the sheet music of the trail textures.

@toddjohnson779 5 лет назад

Joseph Jackson that’s some rad zen

@mikefule330 4 года назад

Lovely paragraph. :) Fixed wheel (fixed gear) even more so.

@sueappleby2790 4 года назад

can i have a hit on that??

@rollinrat4850 4 года назад

Joseph Jackson You nailed it! I dig the aspect of surpassing my limits and going harder, higher, faster and for longer than I ever thought possible.

@rollinrat4850 4 года назад

Mikefule Have you tried it offroad? Thats more fun than should be legal! Im always looking for people in our tiny weird little club. My friends all think Im nuts. Nobody will even try my nerdy fixed wheel ‘cross bike! Ive done it for 10 years and only found one other person to ride fixed offroad with. The ride pacing is better with riders on similar bikes. Theres lots of big mountains around my parts and most people just cant suffering a little!

@alexevans1655 6 лет назад

Awesome vid dude! Glad to see a return of the sync'r pro

@louimcgee6146 6 лет назад

Alex Evans agreed

@chanceswankremensky6226 5 лет назад

Alex Evans GA USA new job and I will be a bit of a good time and the other day and

@driftattack11 5 лет назад

Today I learned that Seth is pretty killer in the bike park. No wonder he has confidence on the trails

@mln7125 4 года назад

I just love this video. After 5 years off of MTB because of this video tomorow I m gonna buy one so I can enjoy riding mountain bikes again! Thanks Seth love this channel!

@bkxc 6 лет назад

I was surprised how empty the skate park was... Then it got overrun!

@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

Scooter kids

@yngugly4188 6 лет назад

Those annoying scooter kids always ruining the fun ;)

@axxxxman 6 лет назад

they woke up from their nap

@reesewilliamson3346 6 лет назад

As someone who rides scooters on a pro level, and mtb's for fun id like to apologise for those kids

@swiftyt2963 6 лет назад

lol

@TrailFeatures 6 лет назад

What was the cheat code for the speed boost? 🚴💨

@kylesnedeker4903 6 лет назад

Trail Features - Down, Right, Up, Left, Y, B 😉

@kylesnedeker4903 6 лет назад

Down, Right, Up, Left, Y, B 😉

@placesaroundus 6 лет назад

B > B > < X A v

@ColeT_43 6 лет назад

@oasisd347 5 лет назад

Formula of the pie then divide it in 48 and then multiply by two then divide again in 2 then add 0.5 x 100 and graph it

@dogforlife9885 5 лет назад

It’s for when I’m trying bad ideas, we will be seeing a lot more of it! That bit made me crack up so much! Keep up the good work Seth!

@Nullllus 4 года назад

Got a rigid SS 29er. Absolutely love it.

@JogieGlenMait 6 лет назад

yup, the old seth bike hacks i used to love is back

@TheLoamRanger 6 лет назад

You were shredding that thing! That looks like a crazy fun bike.

@dizturbednomad6253 5 лет назад

Badass video! I’m actually in the process of doing this on my Specialized fuse expert. I wanted something along the lines of a dirt jumper but with a twist. Glad I came across this video now I can’t wait to finish it!

@DEVUNK88 5 лет назад

your dramatic re-enactment of climbing on a single speed was quite well done

@GregBarling 6 лет назад

Damn dude, you were shredding harder than usual! keep it up

@GregBarling 6 лет назад

True

@nanettebarling1222 6 лет назад

Greg Barling Hi!

@dmtb1857 6 лет назад

Seth absolutley smeashed that trail

@johnelledge6685 5 лет назад

Agreed!

@kenshi_cv2407 4 года назад

Seth can shred

@sueappleby2790 4 года назад

think you playback speed was off

@Mr.Deko86 3 года назад

You threw that bike around like a true champ. Nice work on the conversion. I'm surprised more of us haven't done this.

@skullkrusher4418 5 лет назад

What you say about the feel of a bike is absolutely true Seth. I don't often ride a single speed, but when I do, even just the lack of a chain and derailer buzzing about while I'm riding is quite settling. Single speeds feel so solid for that reason.

@B1KER 6 лет назад

Well that makes sense why I didn’t see a chain tensioner on IG. Fun vid! I’ve been wanting to build a SS mtb for a few years.

@mattphillips119 6 лет назад

Hands down one of your best videos ever, makes me want to start tearing down my old hardtail right now!

@neilrollinson329 5 лет назад

I used to ride single speed exclusively started riding mtb on a single speed now I have 11 speed don’t have the fitness any more hopefully I will build another single speeder in the future though as a second bike your videos always inspire me to get out and ride keep doing what you do best get out have fun and make great content

@22brotherpants 4 года назад

Wow! You sure have improved your riding over the last few years! Good on you, mate!!

@BIKINGWITHBOBO 6 лет назад

all hail the Murder Machine!!!! this episode was awesome dude!

@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

+Biking With Bobo Thanks dude!

@TV-ts3zq 6 лет назад

Aaayyy!! Biking with bobo! Love your stuff hilarrrrious

@BIKINGWITHBOBO 6 лет назад

word, thank you!

@collegedudeYT 6 лет назад

All hail this comment! It suits this episode...so well!

@olegpetelevitch4443 5 лет назад

Im 50 to old for hills got an E bike does 65 clicks love it ! Havent ridden for 25yrs ! Now I cream them no sweat !

@cloroxmaster0084 5 лет назад

cream

@dcorica79 5 лет назад

Cool build... Makes me want to convert my gary fisher opie to single speed... (Been riding it as one on glacier ridge for the last few runs) Great channel. Very entertaining.

@BiggestLittleArcadeReno 6 лет назад

My absolute favorite video of yours. I am a 45 year old who grew up a BMX kid. I own roughly 20 bikes, and not one of them have gears. In fact, only one has suspension, on the front only. My Norco RYDE 26". NOBODY on RU-vid has the respect for ALL bikes like you do. I am a forever fan of your videos. Keep pedaling, and filming.........

@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

+Biggest Little Arcade thanks dude! With all your bikes I see the potential for a pretty sweet RU-vid channel or Instagram following

@rarararararara9673 5 лет назад

I'm 45 years old as well and I completely related to your comment. It didn't occur to me how much I missed the feeling of riding a BMX until I bought an undersized Mixte bike, and from the first couple of pedals I felt a similar kind of magic. Now after seeing this video, I am going to convert an unfinished GT Aggressor 2.0 to a fixed speed mountain bike.

@bbdetailing9123 5 лет назад

@@rarararararara9673 and here I am, 44, about to unbox some old Mongoose and Robinson BMX bikes to ride in the mornings. Been in storage too long!

@rarararararara9673 5 лет назад

Fantastic! I hope the experience is exhilarating!

@angelr6524 5 лет назад

I have a 2014 norco ryde 26" and a 2017 fitbikeco mac1 bmx

@peytoncox8146 6 лет назад

Hey mate! Even worse idea, turn that single speed into a *fixed gear.*

@jerzh9366 6 лет назад

Peyton Cox then it would really be "murder machine" :D

@ad-xf8bb 6 лет назад

Yeah, good luck on the downhill.

@benokeeffe6035 6 лет назад

Ha 😁 nice one

@soiboisteve515 Год назад

Just got my STP 26 SS and I love it! Baby stepping my way through trials tutorials and having a blast.

@XavieRibeiro25 5 лет назад

Man, this is my new favourite channel! You're quite an amazing rider as well. I definitely need to buy a new bike and start riding again.

@AlexNourse52 6 лет назад

Wow that clip of you riding down that trail stunned me by how fast you are, I don't think the follow cam made it seem fast, but this did.

@durrantmiller8810 6 лет назад

Alex Nourse ikr he was bombing it

@AlexNourse52 6 лет назад

Nah dude he was in his natural habitat, As a missile

@icecreamtrucker6400 6 лет назад

Watch at 11x speed for maximum climbing enjoyment :D

@EverythingMTB 6 лет назад

😂😂😂

@davidblair8272 4 года назад

Simplicity at its finest my friend now that’s what I call fun

@peterknight7880 5 лет назад

+1 single speed lover. People ride SS bikes for the same reason people ride steel bikes. It's a feel thing. Reminds you of when you were 10 years old and bikes we're simple. Great video!

@CobraKyle 6 лет назад

I voted to keep the 11 speed, but you've opened my eyes. This thing looks great. Just glad you didn't go fixed.

@durrantmiller8810 6 лет назад

Cobra Kyle I don’t think you can go fixed on a mtb unless you are trying to commit suicide

@brianmel92 6 лет назад

well... why not to try ? I'll be fun

@CobraKyle 6 лет назад

Brian Mel This man likes to live dangerously!

@NJ-wb1cz 6 лет назад

Brian Mel, tie your cassette to your spokes and you'll understand why.

@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

Lol if I ever do a fixed video it won't be on a mountain bike

@sammelyanets8781 6 лет назад

Sort of a throwback to the bmx days... oh yeah!

@l00tur 6 лет назад

exactly this

@tixomoments4046 4 года назад

For about 5 months I stayed with my aunt in Ashville and I used to ride at food lion skatepark, it gives me nostalgia watching you ride the park even if it was only 6 months ago Edit: it's also very cool to see you ride on the same park that I rode on

@YourFavoriteCyclist 5 лет назад

Love the singlespeed! Converted my hardtail from a 3x10 to a ss earlier this year and I'm loving the simplicity!

@derhazenascher 2 года назад

With or without a chain tensioner? And how did it end up?

@billcatt1485 6 лет назад

You have got sooooo much more better through out your RU-vid career I love it 😀

@arvizz6348 6 лет назад

I did think that was never to happen! You ride a hardtail again! ON THE STREET! And i dont think you can call it a mtb, it looks like a dirt jumper! And i got so much more respect to you!

@Planet9_music 4 года назад

This is literally the perfect solution for taller guys wanting a dirt jump/ street bike! No wonder chain reaction gave me such an odd response when I asked about buying a nukeproof scout and running it single speed! Thanks for clearing this up man

@toro5280 2 года назад

I assembled a single speed 28" bike to have something simple that I don't have a problem locking at the train station or supermarket. I was surprised how fun it is to ride it and it also definitely helped me with leg strength and endurance.

@woozertoo 6 лет назад

A lighter bike also means that it's that much easier to throw it up hills you can't pedal through yet.

@SethsBikeHacks 6 лет назад

it's very important to be able to throw a single speed up hills

@1986Honda4trax 6 лет назад

I know this is an old video but that bike looks clean

@Anthony_Goes_Outside Год назад

I'm from Asheville and haven't lived there in probably 13-15 years. I love watching your videos for a quick visit home. 🤙🏻

@nogears21 5 лет назад

totally AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I switched to single speed almost 20 years ago, its a more pure ride, more real... yes i still have geared bikes and i still ride them, but noting beats the simplicity of a single speed...

@lastburrito7926 6 лет назад

I ride single speed about 6 months now,beacause i was tired of broken deraileurs,and damn my feet became so strong

@elliotthenderson9440 6 лет назад

rapbassboost I’m exactly the same, I have a conversion kit and tensioner arriving tomorrow, have spent way to much money buying hangars mechs and wearing out drivetrain

@dubv6902 6 лет назад

Exactly, I’ve busted waaaaaaaaay too many rear mechs. I’m over it. I’m switching back to good ole SINGLE SPEED

@ollydickinson2196 6 лет назад

This has got to be the BEST video you have ever made! I need to try a single speed!

@jeremiahcole2542 6 лет назад

They are so much fun

@sihtosoveltaa6936 6 лет назад

Yes you should, they are REALLY fun on street to do drops, wheelies and bunny hops!

@gulfcitynd 6 лет назад

I have one its unkillable

@MotoAtheist 6 лет назад

Ummm... you can save a lot of hassle and just shift in to the front and rear gears you want to use and just not shift anymore. Go figure... instant single speed.

@jsnsanchez 5 лет назад

Couldn’t agree more. Focus on fun and less tech can bring you many smiles. Besides, isn’t that the reason we got into this? Been watching your vids since early on and I gotta say you’re ripping. 🤙🏽 You MUST be having fun😁!! Keep that up, it works. Happy trails.

@michaelzuniga6839 5 лет назад

Box!! Box! Box! Face it we getting old Man.. Thanks for the post keep up the great channel..

@monke8797 6 лет назад

To me riding single speed feels more fun and purer in a way. You don't have to think about the right gear for the incline, you have next to no maintenance to worry about, and everything just feels more relaxed about it. You just get on your bike and you go with no care in the world, and to me that feels better than having my thighs all comfy on a steep uphill or going for high top speeds...or easy starts...or the ability to pedal on a downhill. It's objectively worse, but subjectively there's nothing like it.

@agustinechevarria8048 5 лет назад

advantages of a singlespeed: 1)no chain slap 2)no shifter bothering your hands 3)no derallieur to break 4)stiffer and stronger rear wheel with wider flanges 5)no cable and shifter to bother you while doing tricks 6)weight savings, less chain, derralieur, cable, shifter, and cassette!

@theshankman8682 5 лет назад

and this is exactly why most of the lady bikes are single speed. you dont really need gears to drive around city and these bikes can get really fast thanks to their lightness and big wheels

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Now try fixed offroad. Its even more fun and more of a workout. Its a great way to just concentrate on riding, forget everything else, just DONT STOP PEDALING!

@JoeDaMoeDoe 5 лет назад

@@rollinrat4850 dude i recently put together a fixed hardtail and i tell you its the most fun ive had clean cockpit, clipped in, you become one with the bike........only downside is bombing down a hill with noodle legs

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Joe da moe doe Mines an old steel Miyata ‘cross bike. Youre using brakes right? Gotta have those for the trails I ride!

@CarlosHernandez.RentaHouse 6 лет назад

One of the best things about these videos are the narration

@normiedapie2465 6 лет назад

so true

@betterthannotgoodmtb 5 лет назад

Great vid! I recently did a DIY SS conversion on my Tokul 1 and it is brilliant! Single speed is life! Cheers!

@jerktimusprime 4 года назад

“WHAAAAT?!?!?!?” Seth was so stoked with that chain tension!😹😹😹

@marcoepifani2475 6 лет назад

this is why I love this channel

@marcoepifani2475 6 лет назад

oh,and we need more crazy bike builds like this

@willbros1499 6 лет назад

Man, your videos are just outstanding. Your editing, content, narration...it's the gold standard. The end.

@Iggsyman 4 года назад

You look to be quite a good rider in your videos. Definitely makes me inspired to get back out and ride my bicycle & to continue to learn new abilities on it.

@johnkim1043 3 года назад

a lot of joy in your riding here! awesome stuff.

@ColdFriesss 6 лет назад

Been waiting for this video for a while thank you Seth .keep up the amazing work

@bumyable7123 6 лет назад

The only RU-vid channel which I turn post notification on

@tona8055 4 года назад

I only ride in the street, commuting to every place I go by bike. She recently got a new crankset and when I was going back home the chain snapped. I wasn't giving it hell, but it was a year and a half old, so yeah. Since I didn't replace anything except the crankset up to that point I decided to follow your instructions, and I'm still waiting for the kit to arrive. Oh, and I was basically riding singlespeed already, because my gear cable also snapped and just shortened it and stuck it in place in one gear, so shedding all the weight from the cassette, putting a more resilient chain and repurposing my derraileur to a chain tensioner might be the best thing I could do, so thanks Seth!

@staringinward 4 года назад

Dude, seeing you do that wallride and abubaca was awesome! NICE!

@dj_lime1442 6 лет назад

I go on my bike everyday to my local park and I spend 2 hour a there and sometimes I go on a trail ride with my sister and we give people bikes to borrow and teach people. I have made a jump in my yard to get better at jumping. I love Seth's vid keep it up plz like

@prodjpc34 6 лет назад

I did the same on my old MTB and I totally agree with you

@PerryCaulkins 2 года назад

I have an old k2 29inch “mountain bike” hardtail that I changed to a fixie. Totally changed the bike. Now it’s my go to when riding around town Edit: totally true about the feel of the bike. A fixie *feels* so pure you just pedal and ride, not worrying about the chain and gears. Feels like I can put my legs to the ground better too

@AllroundStar7 3 года назад

4:12 i ride singlespeed and i can ride with no chain at many dirt jump spots ;) singlespeed ist the best when you crash hard, you are not worry about your Gear shift is okay.

@kylesnedeker4903 6 лет назад

Love the murder machine! I also love seeing more skateboard park riding on the channel- keep up the great work Seth!

@Charliened1 6 лет назад

"That confirmed that this was in fact a terrible idea- So I proceeded"-Seth bike hacks 2017

@redivulpis5764 4 года назад

I keep coming back to this video all the way from the future. I've got my old Giant Yukon that's going to get this treatment pretty soon.

@bananasstuff3344 3 года назад

how is it, has it happened?

@raytrujillo1211 Год назад

Love the videos. Haven't had one in quite a while. Last time I built a bike was a 26 mountain bike with a single speed beach cruiser rear wheel. Didn't matter that it didn't work 100%, but I built it, and had the only one. 🤘 Everything you've done and used as far as parts go, have all been fancy to me. Recently started looking into getting a new one, but wasn't expecting the prices for what I want. Looking into older bikes, and the whole vintage this or that, no low-ball, I know what I've got... Been frustrating. Keep making great videos, never too old to learn something.