Why Every MTB Rider Should Consider a Singlespeed

If you think of singlespeeds as merely the mountain bike of choice for disheveled mechanics, it’s time to think again. No matter who you are, singlespeeds are, first and foremost, fun. They strip away equipment excess and offer a simpler, more challenging experience.

Singlespeed riding also improves your skills. Without the aid of gears, the rider must read the trail well, focus on technique, and sometimes just channel raw power to clean more challenging sections; this is what makes the singlespeed such a great teacher. Ride one, and it will make you a better, and stronger, mountain biker.

Here are six great reasons to pick one up, along with some recommendations on models you might want to start with.

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