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as i read the article it made me confused, if a rider would rather have the simplicity of one speed and the lack of a fancy fork requiring more maintenance than an f1 car so be it. i raced a few seasons on a rigid fork with gears just to prove that it doesn't matter, i was happy doing it and it made a good challenge. if race promoters are accommodating enough to give singles a special class i think it's better for our sport, i stopped going to the "big races" because of the lack of camaraderie among racers and the local/state level brings me all of the that and more. riders looking out for one another and giving each other the support an NCS event never did. singles certainly have that covered. singlespeeding is one more incarnation of the mtb that will bring more good people to the sport, who cares if they race or not? our so-called journalist here isn't seeing the big picture, ride your damn bike, whatever new/old/cobbled together bike it may be just ride and be happy. look at the scenery not at your $600 fork. maybe our writer missed the integrity part of journalism school.