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For low level racing though, is there much in it?
I don't think so, no. With a singlespeed there are going to be times when you lose ground on those you are racing against, but in muddy courses especially, the lack of clogging points on your drivetrain mean you can ride when others can't and you don't have to stop to remove mud from the bike. You probably have to dismount and remount a bit more on singlespeed, but that's a good skill to learn anyway.
My best results last year, in terms of finishing position, were on a singlespeed and @Jon. wins races on a singlespeed competing against other talented riders on gears, so you can be competitive still (if you have the engine).
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Not to forget @Jos, who was a monster fixed.
Oliver Schick
Want to get a CX bike ready for the Autumn so I have some enjoyable racing and cycling to do over the winter.
As a complete CX newb am I better going off with SS or gears? I like the simplicity and cheapness of building up a SS but a geared bike could also double as my winter road trainer. For low level racing though, is there much in it?