[Colin]

I'm building an SS street/DJ bike, but I haven't decided on gearing yet. I'd like to use as small a chainring as possible. Thinking of a 34t chainring with 16t and 17t cogs on a flip-flop hub. Or maybe 36t w/ 16t/18t. Any thoughts?

 

[BMXman]

Originally posted by Colin
I'm building an SS street/DJ bike, but I haven't decided on gearing yet. I'd like to use as small a chainring as possible. Thinking of a 34t chainring with 16t and 17t cogs on a flip-flop hub. Or maybe 36t w/ 16t/18t. Any thoughts?

I'm assuming you mean for a 20" wheel..if you want to use a 34t up front you're going to have to go a lot smaller in the rear...something like a 12t-13t.....unless you like spinning......D

 

[Colin]

Sorry D. I actually meant for a 26" or 24" rear wheel.

 

[Toshi]

When I ran ss for a short while I used 36x18. I thought it was fine, but then again I'm used to the short gearing of mod bikes.

 

[-dustin]

i run a 32:16 combo. then again, that's an XC bike...

 

[steve]

I use a 38 up front and have a flip-flop hub with a 17 and 16 tooth cog on back. 16 for racing, 17 for dj'ing. Pretty much the perfect gearing for me for both applications. Also run 26" tires on my Gimp.

 

[M.W.]

I have 32-16 on my bike w/ a 24" rear wheel.

 

[ATXjimATX]

38-18 is nice and easy

i run 43-16 on my SS, though-- rough on climbs but good and fast

 

[stino]

36 - 15 on a 26" is ideal i think. still quick acceleration, and fast speeds are possible. it's really a skatepark - urban gear.

 

[-dustin]

Originally posted by ATXjimATX
38-18 is nice and easy

i run 43-16 on my SS, though-- rough on climbs but good and fast

****, 43-16? man, that's huge. that's like roadbike SS gearing.

 

[ATXjimATX]

Originally posted by the Inbred


****, 43-16? man, that's huge. that's like roadbike SS gearing.

i got tired of spinning out
i just have to stand up a lot to get going , but it hauls @$$

also i mostly ride it on the roads these days...