nedrapier on "Singlespeed question"
32, 35, 38, 16, 17, 19. Depending.What do you want to ride?
View Articledawson on "Singlespeed question"
If on 26” start at 32:16, or on 29" try 32:18 and adjust to suit
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Junkyard on "Singlespeed question"
depends on how hilly it is and wheel sizeI use 32:16 @26 erIME 32:18 spins out at a stupid speed and is just impractical but i have a reasonable amount of flat/road to the trails and back and not many...
View Articlejonba on "Singlespeed question"
I'm on 33:16 off road on a 26". 32:16 is the normal starting point.
View Articlefifeandy on "Singlespeed question"
32:18 on B+ here, need to try it in some hillier terrain, but from first 100mi or so i'm thinking 32:17 might be better.
View ArticleStirlingCrispin on "Singlespeed question"
32:18 on a 26" for me.Ride on a mix of steep trails and I can get up most stuff on that. I just spin a wee bit faster on the flats.
View Articlesarpullido on "Singlespeed question"
I started 2 years ago on 32 x 18 on 650b wheels. Late last year I changed for 30x18, felt I can climb much bewtter and had overall better results.Last change was introduced for one of the stages races...
View Articletheboyneeds on "Singlespeed question"
34 x 18 - Winter 34 x 16 - SummerOval, 29er, Surrey (lots of hills, none too big), 17t curious.
View Articlecfinnimore on "Singlespeed question"
Also, Renthal chainring and a wide sprocket gets my vote.
View Articlerobland on "Singlespeed question"
Thanks for the advice I've decided to go with 32 16 I'll let you know tomorrow how it went
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stevenmenmuir on "Singlespeed question"
Start with a bloody big hill, it'll all seem easy after that.
View ArticleDuffer on "Singlespeed question"
33x19. Prime numbers, innit.Just under 51 gear inches on the 29er.
View Articlerobland on "Singlespeed question"
Just letting you know how it went. It was much easier than I thought I managed to do a 40 mile ride I was surprised how much quicker I was on the climbs the only down fall is you spin out a lot ....
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postierich on "Singlespeed question"
Heads up for those inclined to the single speed way of riding SSUK17 will be out of Staveley in the Lake District you might need some special gearing! All proceeds going to...
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