What gears?
- Thread starter tolleyman
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33-14 on my dirtjumper and 25-10 on my bmx
Using a 32:17 on my 26" right now. Seems to be okay.
Does my fixie count? I'm geared pretty low: 38x16 = 64" on a 700c.
You know about this chart, right? It's quite helpful.
You know about this chart, right? It's quite helpful.
34:18 on my 26" single.
33:20 with 26" wheels.
32:18 -- 26"
Depends where I ride...
All ratios are on my 29er.
32:17 --> Fast, rolly, singletrack
32:18 --> Normal riding with some climbs
32:19 --> Lots of climbing
32:20 --> What I'll probably run next year in the SM100 (14000' climbing over 100 miles in one day. The 19 was a bit much for me this year.)
All ratios are on my 29er.
32:17 --> Fast, rolly, singletrack
32:18 --> Normal riding with some climbs
32:19 --> Lots of climbing
32:20 --> What I'll probably run next year in the SM100 (14000' climbing over 100 miles in one day. The 19 was a bit much for me this year.)
You ride fixed on singletrack?
What - do you have circus training or something?
It's an East Coast thing, you wouldn't understand.You ride fixed on singletrack?
I knew a bunch of folks in VA running fixed on the trails.As for my gearing:
32:17 on 26"
32:19 on 29"
32:17 on my 26" for singletrack w. some climbs.
32T:19T - I can make it up most of the hills on our local trails and the gear feels just about prefect when hitting stunts.
32:18, 26"
33:18 on my 26".
normally 32:19 - 29er (but I sometimes run a 18 or a 20)
38-16 on the fun bike-26"
53-16 on the fixed commuter-700c
24-16 on the trials bike-26"
53-16 on the fixed commuter-700c
24-16 on the trials bike-26"
34:16 26"
Boy, 33 rings aren't the easiest to find!! Found one, ordered it, then learned it was backordered....and I want one soon before my worn ring wrecks my chain (and I dropped the chain 3x last night).
So I ordered a Surly stainless ring. Should be nice, but will add a few grams to my 'weight weenie' SS!! (it's not that light, but not bad at 23.4 lbs for a steel bike)
So I ordered a Surly stainless ring. Should be nice, but will add a few grams to my 'weight weenie' SS!! (it's not that light, but not bad at 23.4 lbs for a steel bike)
Pista: 50x15
I have two hard tails...26"
atomlab pimp2:28/12
Black Mrkt MOB:30/14
up hill and downhill...no problem...keep my legs strong!!
atomlab pimp2:28/12
Black Mrkt MOB:30/14
up hill and downhill...no problem...keep my legs strong!!
In response to a previous reply:
I am also in Va. and on XC singletrack is the only place I see single speeders. As a matter of fact, on the 28th of this month the state single speed championships are being held on a xc course.
I am starting off with 30:14 but it is a little tough, much climbing and it'll kill me.
I am also in Va. and on XC singletrack is the only place I see single speeders. As a matter of fact, on the 28th of this month the state single speed championships are being held on a xc course.
I am starting off with 30:14 but it is a little tough, much climbing and it'll kill me.
jeez. do you race track or something? I've got a commuter with a 42-18 ratio, and I can cruise around about 20 on that.
32:13 24'' wheel -- Mini DH rig
32:16 on my 26" SS
Wouldn't mind trying an 18 on back...
Wouldn't mind trying an 18 on back...
Damn 28/12 sounds like a high gearing. I used to run a 25/12. Now Im running a 26t up front and I can still crank damn fast without maxing out, prolly gonna stick with it for a good minute.
32:16
I will be trying 32:17 in the future because it looks like I can ditch the chain tensioner if I do. Perfectly fitted chains on vertical dropouts make me hot.
I will be trying 32:17 in the future because it looks like I can ditch the chain tensioner if I do. Perfectly fitted chains on vertical dropouts make me hot.
46-16 on my fixie. i suffer a lil on the climbs but if i can keep my momentum coming into it its not bad at all