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Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe B Apr 18. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone-I'm working on an article about singlespeed cx racers, so if you race 1 speed and want to help me out, chime in!1. Why singlespeed?2. How did you decide on gearing?3. Toughest…Continue
Help Out At Cyclocross Magazine: Publishing, Race Reporting and More!
Started this discussion. Last reply by J.D. Kimple Apr 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Love cyclocross? Love writing/photography/publishing? Want journalism scene cred/clips? We're looking for some volunteers for race coverage this season. There are so many races every weekend, we…Continue
Question for Women Racers
Started this discussion. Last reply by cowbella Aug 20, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have a question for women racers:What's the hardest part about being a woman racer? And what's the best part?We want your answers for an article we're putting together.Thanks!!-Molly, aka the girl…Continue
Favorite Women's Cycling Gear?
Started this discussion. Last reply by kenneth fetsurka Aug 16, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I have a question for the women cyclists out there:What's your favorite women's specific cycling product? Or is there one you've heard of and want to find out more about?Continue
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J.D. Kimple replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Help Out At Cyclocross Magazine: Publishing, Race Reporting and More!"Hi Molly. Crazy day today but I have something for you. I have pix too. Restricted to getting them to you. Let me know if you want them.
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What's the dust rising out of sea otter here on April 21st? Cyclocross for the first time at…"
Joe B replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"Molly,
Good thread here from a couple years ago: http://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/cx-singlespeed-pro?xg_source=activity"
cycles goff replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. I couldn't get my road bike gears to index properly and in frustration vowed never to bother with gears ever again.
2. Guess. Largely 39 x 18 is pretty good, develop a memory of all…"
Molly Hurford replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"You guys are all awesome!
http://www.cxmagazine.com/singlespeeders-speak-pedal-survey"
Molly Hurford posted a status"Loving the singlespeeders out there! http://www.cxmagazine.com/singlespeeders-speak-pedal-survey"
Brandon Halleen replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. When I started 'cross, I'd been riding SS rigs for awhile - it was a no brainer. I don't feel at home on a bike with gears.
2. I choose a gear pre-season, hope that it works, and run it through the season.…"
Bill Bailey replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1-I wanted to get two races in each day since I have to drive 5-6 hrs for most of the races. Cx4 is early, SS was the last race. Otherwise I would have raced 35+ geared.
2- I had a 42 ring, and the SS cassette kit came with a 16,17, 18 cog. I picked…"
brianhancock replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. Why singlespeed?
It's a blast...
2. How did you decide on gearing?
I have two gears, my race gear and my dirt road gear. I don't think much about it on race-day. It is what it is.
3. Toughest maintenance issue?
Freewheels…"
sasha replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. I neededwanted a pit bike and I got a great deal on a singlespeed bike. Riding it I started to really like the simplicity and low maintenance.
2. Trial and error, mostly.
3. Brakes (hey, it's a cross bike with cantis).
4. Both. Often on the…"
Adam replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. I kept breaking/destroying parts on my geared bike, and it got too expensive. I also had a beard at the time and felt obligated...
2. Doesn't matter what you pick, you're always in the wrong gear.
3. Maintenance? What's that?
4.…"
R. A. Jorgensen replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. ss-mtb,ss-cx, kinda like peanut butter & jelly.
2. coming to cx later, watched a few races, then tried it out, used to change reargear for terrain. Have read many printed articles and started talking to others on their choice.
3. Come-on,…"
Christopher Plummer replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. It was cheap way to get started. I probably paid $300? for the bike.
2. After a painful trial and error period, I accepted the advice of an older racer and imagine that, his gearing was sound.
3. Cheap freewheels. You'll destroy…"
One Eyed z replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1- I was already riding/racing mountain bikes as single speeds so it seemed natural.
2 - gearing was some trail and error. Settled on something bigger than my MTN but smaller than my road
3 - Maintenance? Double check the bolts once in a while…"
Alex k replied to Molly Hurford's discussion Questions for all of you single-speeders out there!"1. money reasons orginally, gears were way out of my budget
2. trial and error.. trail and error?
3. chain tension.. thats not really a tough issue though... maintaining my lower back
4. Depends, the SS races in north east ohio…"
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- Hometown:
- Providence, RI
- About Me:
- I'm the Online Editor for Cyclocross Magazine.
Lover of all things Cyclocross! Currently race as a Cat 2 racer for Rockstar Games/Signature Cycling in the MidAtlantic/New England region. Love reading about cyclocross, sports medicine/nutrition, and anything about cycling in general.
I'm an Elite Amateur triathlete in my spare time, race road and track, do off road (and occasional on road) running races, and dabble in mountain biking as well. If it has 2 wheels or involves mud, I'm probably into it.
Twitter: mollyjhurford
- Current Bike Collection:
- Women's Specific Raleigh CX 1.0
Kona Jake the Snakes
Cannondale Super Series 6
Jamis mountain bike
No name track bike, fixed gear, and beach cruiser
- Favorite Race:
- NBX in Warwick, RI!
- Dream Bike:
- Raleigh RXC
- Favorite thing about cyclocross:
- The awesome people involved.
- How long have you been racing cyclocross?
- 2 years
- Racing category:
- sandbagger
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:09am on August 10, 2011,
judi lopresti said… - An Interbike wedding was the only way to go, with our LBS owners there, a few of my local cycling friends, and my DrunkCyclist.com buddies in attendance. Dirty Biker was our wedding photog. :) Afterwards we watched CX Vegas and handed out DC stickers as hand ups.
- At 4:06pm on July 12, 2011,
Gary Jackson said… - Hi Molly, I thought it would be funny to post a pic of me on my bum, in the mud, from my first 'cross race.
- At 4:45am on May 20, 2011,
Eric Wright said… - Thanks! I've been lurking however but finally getting on board.
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