Yay, had an excuse to use the #bikeTrailer again. 🖤 🚲
Finally figured out a way to safely attach it to my bike without stripping the wheel axles: there is a big screw securing the kickstand that is the perfect size.
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Finally repaired the punctured tires on my #bike , reassembled it, now the derailleur and rear brakes are out of calibration. 🙃
Tried my sister's fixie and gosh it's so much simpler and lighter. But also sadly too slow, so I don't think I'll switch. I'll just have to learn how to properly and quickly recalibrate all the fiddly parts on my bike.
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Crash Course In Singlespeeding - 10 Thoughts
What Neil has to say about riding singlespeed definitely matches my experience of riding fixed gear.
His point about singlespeed / fixed being a full body workout is one I did not anticipate when I was still riding a geared bike. I've actually started doing bodyweight exercises specifically to make myself a more powerful and capable climber on the bike. Upper body strength plays a huge role.