One of the most interesting trends in About a Single Speed is how many folks are riding flat pedals. As someone who ditched decades of almost exclusively clipping in only a few years back, this is actually a bit strange. I mean, I think in many, even most, situations flat pedals are more fun. That is, at least, once I was competent at using them. But riding the one-speed there are a handful of technical sections on local trails that I could pull off with cleats that are not in my wheel house with flat pedals. Or, at least not regularly in my wheelhouse. Just in the last two weeks, despite the loose conditions, I’ve conquered two technical climbs I haven’t cleaned since I switched. Still…

Anywho, whether you’re pushing that #1FG with flat pedals or cleated up, if you’re keen to share your rig with the MEATengines haikuniverse, it’s easy. Just do like Geof with his sweet mustard*, Surly Krampus. Take a photo of those sweet hubs, i40 rims, 2.8″ tires, and that Hammerschmidt-era Hussefelt stem and then:

 

You write a Haiku

Submit it with the photo

Then, I say thank you 

*{Actually called “Nose Drip Curry “}

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Geof on the Surly Krampus:

Ride trails to, from and after work

One speed, maximum nonsense

Simply smiles 

{Photos: Geof Harries}

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 For more of the MEATengines one-speed haikuniverse: About a Single-Speed