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I like to think of SS as a three speed: sit, stand or walk. Amazing how much better you get at general riding when you are trying to avoid the third speed. You learn to master momentum, braking (or lack of braking), fitness, heart rate, out of the saddle climbing etc.
I bought a SS 29" last summer and totally fell in love with a different type of riding. You can hang on most trails in Colorado, with the realization that walking is always an option. At first you worry about walking/pushing, but when people see you pushing a SS, they give you a lot of respect for being on that particular trail with a SS. As long as the trail does not have a sustained granny gear climb, you can most likely get up the trail in a SS. Plus, you can ride with people who have less ability than you and still have fun (workmates, spouse, 6 year old son etc). As a bonus, no chain slap on downhill rides.
And yes, I still love my FS 26" bike for big/epic rides.
Right on!!!
My 6 yo graduated to a trailing bike when he was 4-1/2. We can now hit almost any singletrack or fire road that is not too technical (Gold Camp Road, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Monument Preserve, Greenland Open Space, Salida Mountain Trails, Midland Trail in BV etc.). Great training hauling the kiddo around, as well as fun to get out and enjoy nature.
