Red Zone Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I am running a 42 16 seems to work pretty well and the Cape Town hills are managable (some barely)
patches Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I run a 36 11/32 on one bike, and a 38 11/32 on another, and I like it. Must admit I haven't tried a 36 11/34 setup... may be something for me to look into (cos I do get a little lazy on the hills, hahaha)
Wyatt Earp Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I am running a 42 16 seems to work pretty well and the Cape Town hills are managable (some barely)Singlespeed ?
The Drongo Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 I am running a 42 16 seems to work pretty well and the Cape Town hills are managable (some barely) SINGLESPEED !!??
MoreTrails Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Drongo - running a 32 x 11-32 on my Shova - works a dream. Your suggestion of a 34 x11-34/36 would be ideal - although I haven't found to run out of gears yet with my 1x9. Did the Argus on a 42 x 11-25 and it was great - you can only go so slow (or so fast... ) and only suikerbossie was a little uncomfortable. So do it, with a chain guide (I use an MRP XCX 1 and it works a treat)
Hairy Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Drongo - running a 32 x 11-32 on my Shova - works a dream. Your suggestion of a 34 x11-34/36 would be ideal - although I haven't found to run out of gears yet with my 1x9. Did the Argus on a 42 x 11-25 and it was great - you can only go so slow (or so fast... ) and only suikerbossie was a little uncomfortable. So do it, with a chain guide (I use an MRP XCX 1 and it works a treat) would a chain guide be an essential item on a 1x9?
Thug Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 would a chain guide be an essential item on a 1x9? As the chain is not always under constant tension, I would recommend it, but its a personal choice. I use a Paul's Chainkeeper on mine
MoreTrails Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Yip, chain guide is essential for a MTB. I don't have one on the commuter/road bike used at the Argus and even then I had to put the chain back on twice. Doing it while on the move (obviously not wanting to affect my record breaking time or anything) was kinda fun, somewhat scary (going down little Chappies) but no blood shed in the end. I would try find a chain guide with a bottom roller or guide as i find on the rough stuff, only having a top guide the chain can come off if you switching between feet through corners. C-Sixx make an very sweet guide, price is a little steep. But it is Kevlar / carbon and only 150g odd!!! Next investment for sure!!!
javadude Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I just use a front derailleur as a chain guide and set the limit screws so that it atays in one place. Currently riding a 32 and 11/32 combo. Will be getting a larger ring up front soon.
Jules Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Jeez there are some big gear pushers on this thread
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