Author: Philip Rees

Gears? You don’t need no stinkin’ gears! There’s no time like the present to join the single-speed party and the Nashbar Single-Speed 29er mountain bike will most assuredly provide your ticket to ride. Its 6061 aluminum frame is lighter than steel, impervious to weather, and provides plenty of strength to boot. The front end features a rigid chromoly fork that’s also incredibly tough and delivers steel’s famously smooth ride quality. Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes handle the stopping detail with aplomb and are super-reliable no matter how sloppy the conditions get out in the woods. The bigger 29″ hoops will have you rolling easy over obstacles while a set of WTB Nano Sport tires are a marvelous all-around choice — super-speedy on hardpack but still plenty of reliable, predictable grip when you lean into turns. A 680mm wide aluminum bar means there’s plenty of leverage when you have to get out of the saddle to muscle the 32×18 gear up a climb. A blast to ride, simple to maintain, and a guaranteed fun factory on every outing, you may never want to deal with shifters, derailleurs, and cassettes again. 6061 aluminum frame is plenty strong and light Rigid chromoly fork reduces vibrations and is built super-tough to handle spirited riding Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes deliver reliable stopping power in all conditions WTB Nano Sport tires roll super-smooth on hardpack, provide plenty of traction when cornering